Department profile
Ramón y Cajal Abogados

Public Law

Europe Guide 2026 : Spain


Ramón y Cajal Abogados

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About

Provided by Ramón y Cajal Abogados

Our Public Law team offers highest-quality services in the fields of litigation, government contracts (including PPP projects) and regulatory issues (including regulatory enactment and discussions with regulatory authorities), actively participating in the infrastructures, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, energy, water, transportation and telecommunications markets.

We regularly provide advice to both public and private institutions in all aspects of administrative law, such as procedures for the preparation of general legal provisions, administrative organisation, public sector procurement, state aid and subsidies, state-owned assets and administrative liability, among others.

We collaborate with various public, state, regional or local agencies in the restructuring of industries or specific bodies.

Our services include:

  • General Provisions
  • Public sector procurement
  • State aid and subsidies
  • State-owned assets
  • Administrative liability
  • Compulsory expropriation
  • Disciplinary capacity of administrative law
  • Appeals in the administrative and contentious-administrative phases
  • Structuring of Public-Private Partnerships
  • Regulatory advice

Chambers Review

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Public Law - Spain

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Ramón y Cajal has a strong public law practice, which draws on regulatory know-how in a range of sectors including banking and energy. The law firm often advises construction and mining companies on contentious mandates linked to the award or performance of concession contracts. It assists with litigation filed as a result of the early termination of concessions. The team also acts for industry associations on varied advisory matters, including interactions with public authorities in respect of new regulations.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Ramón y Cajal Abogados advised Grupo RIU in relation to various administrative and judicial proceedings seeking to declare the termination of administrative concessions on public maritime property.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • The Ramón y Cajal team combines its experience with excellent customer service. It is highly analytical and identifies relevant risks, assesses them and provides a comprehensive response.

    Public Law respondentEurope
  • Ramón y Cajal has a well-trained team with in-depth knowledge of the subject matter and great availability and attention.

    Public Law respondentEurope
  • Ramón y Cajal knows public law perfectly.

    Public Law respondentEurope
  • The Ramón y Cajal team has in-depth knowledge and is multidisciplinary, allowing for the involvement of other lawyers in the firm when required.

    Public Law respondentEurope
  • Ramón y Cajal stands out for the quality of its advice in all areas, its efficiency and its rapid responses.

    Public Law respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Band 3Pablo Silván
    Band 3Pablo Silván

    Pablo Silván

    Pablo Silván defends construction companies against appeals from competitors seeking to overturn the award of public works contracts through public tenders. He also assists with appeals against decisions not to renew mining or energy concessions and has experience in challenges to the introduction of new regulations governing providers of funeral services.
    • What I would highlight about Pablo Silván is his intelligence and extremely deep knowledge of public law. He is fantastic.

      Public Law respondentEurope
    • Pablo Silván is an excellent lawyer.

      Public Law respondentEurope

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