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José Manuel Palau

José Manuel Palau

Europe 2026

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About

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Europe

Practice Areas

Administrative and Town Planning Law.

Career

José Manuel joined GA_P in 2004 and became a partner in 2007. Is also Counsel of the Valencia Football Club

Administrative Secretary General of the Department of Infrastructure and Transport (2003 - 2004); Head of the Territorial Town Planning and Territorial Regulation Service of the Department of Public Works, Town Planning and Transport of the Generalitat Valenciana (1995 - 2003); Head of Town Planning Section of the Department of Public Works, Town Planning and Transport of the Generalitat Valenciana (1992 - 1995); Technician in Town Planning Discipline at the Department of Public Works, Town Planning and Transport of the Generalitat Valenciana (1990 - 1992); Senior Officer at Burriana Town Hall (Castellón) (1988 - 1990); Head of Secretariat at Burriana Town Hall (Castellón) (1985 - 1988).

Professional Memberships

Member of the Valencia Bar Association.

Chambers Review

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Chambers European Guide

Planning - Spain

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
Valencia-based José Manuel Palau is an important figure in the firm's planning law team. He acts for longstanding clients, including retailers and developers, on issues relating to real estate projects in various regions of Spain.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • José Manuel Palau is a magnificent professional.

    PlanningChambers European Guide
  • José Manuel Palau shows very good communication, is decisive and frank.

    PlanningChambers European Guide
  • José Manuel offers team leadership and impeccable customer service.

    PlanningChambers European Guide

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