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José María Baño León
Ranked in 2 Practice Areas
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Eminent Practitioners

Public Law

Spain

10 Years Ranked

3

Band 3

Planning

Spain

12 Years Ranked

About

Provided by José María Baño León

Europe

Practice Areas

Pr. Dr. Baño Léon leads the public law team. The team praises itself of a very strong public law practice, which draws on regulatory know-how and knowledge of the intrincacies of administrative proceeding and administrative decision making. The practice advises in a range of sectors including payment services, transportation, sports, urban planning and concession contracts. The firm often advises service providers on contentious mandates linked to the award or performance of concession contracts. It defends successful bidders against appeals filed by competitors, and it assists with litigation filed as a result of the early termination of concessions, review of prices and extension of contracts. The team also acts for industry associations on varied advisory matters, including interactions with public authorities in respect of new regulations. Clients include Aquila Acentor, Elecnor and ASELIP among others.

Career

Professor Baño León combines his position as managing partner of the firm with his teaching and academic duties as professor at the Complutense University of Madrid. Member on leave of the Corps of Senior Managers of the State, professor Baño Leon is a usual speaker at conferences on planning law, European law, administrative contracts, regulation, regulated professions and competition law.

Professional Memberships

AEPDA

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Public Law - Spain

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Eminent Practitioners
Individual Editorial

José María Baño León has in-depth technical understanding of a broad array of public law issues, including advising on legal reforms and representing clients in proceedings before the Spanish Supreme Court. He also has an outstanding reputation for his academic profile.

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Planning - Spain

3
Band 3
Individual Editorial

José María Baño León stands out for his handling of varied contentious mandates on behalf of town halls, complainant landowners and developers. He also attracts attention for his academic background.

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Contributions

Latest contributions provided by José María Baño León

In-Depth Overview
SPAIN: An Introduction to Public Law
José María Baño León
José María Baño Fos
Authored by
José María Baño León, José María Baño Fos, Enrique Llopís Reyna
Article • Mar 2025

Strengths

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José María is a real benchmark lawyer.

Public Law respondent
Chambers European Guide

José María has indisputable legal quality.

Planning respondent
Chambers European Guide

I know we are in good hands with José María.

Planning respondent
Chambers European Guide

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