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Uría Menéndez

Public Law

Europe Guide 2026 : Spain


Uría Menéndez

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About

Provided by Uría Menéndez

In a globalised economy with an increasingly complex regulatory framework and legal systems that often diverge, we leverage our considerable resources and in-depth knowledge to advise both private companies and public sector entities.

Our specialist team assists contractors and concessionaires of infrastructures and services in their relations with public bodies, advising companies in heavily regulated and industrial sectors, foreign companies making bids in Spain and Portugal, and Ibero-American companies when they are carrying out infrastructure and public services projects abroad.

Our academic standing, our close relationships with the main players and professional and industry associations, and our capacity to foster dialogue with public bodies and regulators mean that we are best placed to propose novel solutions for public projects and public-private partnerships:

- All phases of public contracting: bidding, performance, termination and settlement.
- Dispute resolution: special and administrative appeals.
- Restricted sectors: water, energy, transport and postal services.
- Regulated sectors: finance, energy, defence, health, transport and telecommunications.
- Infrastructure and public services.
- Natural resources and environmental protection systems.
- Litigation in domestic courts and the CJEU courts. Proceedings before courts of audit and other supervisory bodies.
- State aid and subsidies.
- Liability of public authorities.
- Draft legislation.

Chambers Review

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Public Law - Spain

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Uría Menéndez is often selected by sophisticated clients in the healthcare, financial services and construction sectors to handle complex public or administrative law mandates. The law firm advises private healthcare service providers on their entry into public-private partnerships for the construction and operation of hospitals in cities around Spain. It has experience in the design of public tenders for contracting authorities, and it assists infrastructure concessionaires with modifications to public works contracts. It advises key aviation and rail transport sector clients on their interactions with sector regulators. The group defends the interests of acquiring parties in appeals against the administration to authorise public M&A transactions. The firm also benefits from a top-tier planning law practice.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Uría Menéndez advised Ouigo on all regulatory aspects related to its entry into the Spanish rail passenger transport market.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • The lawyers at Uría Menéndez are very open in sharing their vision and understanding our business approach, taking into account our input and concerns as a company.

    Public Law respondentEurope
  • The Uría Menéndez team's strategic vision and technical excellence have allowed us to successfully address complex situations with legal certainty, providing practical solutions.

    Public Law respondentEurope
  • Uría Menéndez anticipates needs and shows great availability and flexibility, combined with very good efficiency, which allows it to resolve and manage issues with the highest quality.

    Public Law respondentEurope
  • Uría Menéndez has comprehensive expertise across all processes and gives highly specific solutions tailored to us.

    Public Law respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Mariano Magide
    Band 1Mariano Magide

    Mariano Magide

    Mariano Magide stands out for his advice to healthcare service providers on their participation in public tenders, and on ongoing issues relating to the construction and operation of hospitals. He also acts for key clients in the transport, energy and natural resources sectors.

    • Mariano Magide is a great lawyer who is very decisive.

      Public Law respondentEurope
    • Mariano Magide is excellent.

      Public Law respondentEurope
  • Band 3Manuel Vélez
    Band 3Manuel Vélez

    Manuel Vélez

    Manuel Vélez is experienced in handling administrative disputes and appeals, particularly against decisions made by the Spanish securities authority.

    • Manuel Vélez is a lawyer who studies matters thoroughly. He has a solid understanding of administrative, procedural and public law. His legal solutions are impeccable and allow us to resolve complex problems.

      Public Law respondentEurope
  • Band 4José Miguel Fatás
    Band 4José Miguel Fatás

    José Miguel Fatás

    José Miguel Fatás has a strong litigation practice, which extends to appeals of decisions taken by Spanish life sciences and planning authorities.

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Spain

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