Under the leadership of Miquel Àngel Alonso, the team at Augusta Abogados offers strong expertise in public procurement, regulatory compliance and administrative litigation, advising clients across sectors including technology, telecoms, energy and postal services.

Headed by Carlos Melón, who joined from Ramón y Cajal Abogados in June 2025, the public law team at boutique firm Regula is noted for its expertise in public procurement and administrative litigation.

Bringing together strong capabilities in transactional, regulatory and contentious work, Clifford Chance’s public law team is recognised in Spain for its strong regulatory focus and broad knowledge of key sectors, including energy, telecoms, transport and infrastructure. Turned to by multinational and domestic companies, financial entities, governmental entities, and infrastructure funds, the practice is regularly instructed in major transactions in regulated sectors, contentious-administrative proceedings, and litigation before public authorities and courts. Jaime Almenar leads the team, with a wealth of experience in energy regulation, telecoms, and public procurement. José Luis Zamarro advises on concessions, PPPs, and public-sector finance. Marc Casas focuses on infrastructure, public procurement, and regulated matters, while Octavio Canseco handles administrative litigation across the transport, water, energy, and pharmaceutical sectors.

Cuatrecasas' team brings together experts in public procurement, concessions, urban planning, energy and environmental law to advise leading private companies and public entities on a wide range of matters concerning interactions between the public and private sectors. The team also demonstrates strong capabilities in administrative litigation and M&A in regulated sectors. Practice head Luis Pérez de Ayala focuses on administrative and regulatory law, and regularly advises on high-profile cases involving regulated sectors. Félix Plasencia is a key name to note for disputes concerning public law and regulated sectors, while Jorge Robles assists with public procurement and acts before administrative and judicial review courts. Jorge Botella is noted for his work on PPPs and infrastructure finance, and Andrés Carpintero specialises in public contracts, concessions, and public service management.

With a strong reputation in administrative and constitutional law, Garrigues advises public and private sector clients on public procurement, PPP frameworks across the transport, waste and healthcare spaces, administrative procedures and judicial review proceedings at all instances. The team is also active in mandates concerning regulated sectors, from energy to gambling, and supports clients with contract structuring, tender documentation, sanctioning proceedings and appeals before all Spanish courts. Leading the practice, Alfredo Fernández Rancaño is recognised for his extensive experience in PPP projects, regulatory and litigation matters. Miguel Loya Del Río excels in judicial review procedures, while Javier Machado de Armas specialises in public procurement and contentious-administrative proceedings, which is also a key area of expertise for Javier Fernández Rivaya. Marta Guerrero Rodrigálvarez focuses on public procurement, judicial review and sanctioning proceedings.

Praised for its 'in-depth knowledge of specialised sectors', Gómez-Acebo & Pombo advises clients from a wide range of industries, including energy, telecoms and infrastructure, on regulatory matters, concessions and contentious-administrative processes. The team is led by Carlos Vázquez, who focuses on public law and water, waste, energy and environment-related mandates. Other key practitioners include Irene Fernández Puyol, who handles public procurement and provides regulatory advice on healthcare and life sciences; Borja Carvajal, who specialises in regulated sectors and advises public and private clients in energy and infrastructure on the regulatory aspects of transactions; and Pedro Soto, who focuses on public and regulatory issues across transport, media, energy, and infrastructure.

Linklaters ’ public law practice in Spain advises on contentious and non-contentious matters, covering transactional, regulatory, and administrative issues across sectors including energy, telecoms, transport and education. Relied upon by major Spanish and international companies and financial investors, the group is particularly adept at assisting with transactions and judicial cases before administrative courts involving complex regulatory matters. The group is led by José Giménez, who has broad experience advising large corporations operating in sectors with a strong regulatory component on judicial challenges, concessions and regulatory issues. Jorge Toral focuses on regulated sectors, assisting with transactions, public procurement and public law litigation. Rocío Beotas is another name to note for her work on regulated-sector matters and administrative and judicial proceedings.

Singled out for its 'exceptional technical rigour in public and regulatory law', Pérez-Llorca assists public bodies and private companies with regulatory matters and major proceedings related to actions for damages concerning public entities, public procurement and infrastructure, both at the domestic and EU level. The team is also adept at handling transactions in the public enterprise sector. Leading the practice, Juan Manuel Rodríguez Cárcamo stands out for his in-depth knowledge of regulatory law, with a special emphasis on EU-related matters. Elena Veleiro specialises in public contracts, concessions and disputes before the administrative courts. Natalia Olmos is a name to note for administrative and contentious-administrative proceedings, while Ana Cremades advises on energy regulatory and procedural matters.

Uría Menéndez advises on the full spectrum of public law matters, including administrative and judicial proceedings before Spanish and European courts, complex regulatory issues across the banking, financial, telecoms, transport, healthcare and housing sectors, as well as public procurement and contracting mandates. The team is also skilled in sanctioning proceedings. Practice head Mariano Magide is well regarded for his work in administrative and constitutional matters, particularly in public contracts, infrastructure and sanctioning proceedings. José Miguel Fatás brings extensive public-sector insight to disputes involving telecoms, pharmaceuticals, energy and broader administrative litigation. Manuel Vélez focuses on financial-sector regulation, administrative contracting and liability of public authorities, while Miguel Martínez Gimeno offers strong expertise in EU administrative litigation and regulatory matters. Xavier Codina García-Andrade is active in procurement, licensing, subsidies and judicial-review proceedings.

Andersen in Spain advises public bodies and private operators on a broad spectrum of administrative and regulatory matters, with notable activity in public procurement, concessions, infrastructure and environmental regulation, as well as administrative litigation. The practice is under the joint leadership of José Vicente Morote ,  who focuses on public procurement and regulated sectors, particularly infrastructure, construction and urbanism, and Arancha Bengoechea, who advises on contentious-administrative proceedings, public tenders, PPPs and regulatory procedures. Pedro Rubio, and expert in public law and regulated markets, and José Miguel López, who advises on EU funding, infrastructure and digital public administration issues, are also part of the core team.

The public law team at CMS Albiñana y Suárez de Lezo assists clients with public procurement, concession arrangements, day-to-day regulatory support and litigation across the infrastructure, energy, technology, finance, education and mobility sectors. The group is under the leadership of Ignacio Grangel, highlighted for his experience in administrative litigation and public procurement. Alfonso Codes, who was recently appointed Spain managing partner, handles regulatory, public procurement and contentious matters, while  Juan Moreno advises on public contracts, ESG issues and compliance. Javier Torre de Silva is active in high-profile administrative proceedings and litigation before Spain's high courts.

Sought after for its experience in government procurement, infrastructure, environmental regulation, and regulatory matters, DLA Piper's public team is active in a variety of key sectors such as energy, aviation, telecoms, healthcare and defence. Practice head José María Barrios is noted for his expertise in public procurement, urban planning and regulated-sector transactions. Carlos Daza brings deep experience in public procurement, environmental law, public assets and energy regulation, while José Manuel Sala specialises in economic public law, handling major judicial proceedings, advising leading corporates on regulatory issues, and serving as an external adviser to public administrations.

With a strong focus on energy and natural resources, environment, telecoms and infrastructure, the public law team at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP provides assistance with litigation before national and European courts, public procurement, as well as appeals against decisions made by regional and central government regulatory bodies, sanctioning proceedings and regulatory issues. Leading the practice is Iria Calviño, a key contact for major corporations, banks, sponsors and public entities seeking advice on public, environmental and regulatory law. José Ramón Mourenza handles public procurement, contentious appeals and regulatory issues, particularly in energy and mineral resources, while Esther Lumbreras advises major corporates and public entities on sanctions, public subsidies and administrative litigation.

The public law team at Hogan Lovells Spain acts for a varied client base in the infrastructure, transport, energy, pharma and gaming sectors, demonstrating notable expertise in concessions, public procurement, PPPs and regulatory issues. Fernando Calancha Marzana, head of the regulatory practice and the Madrid office managing partner, handles regulatory, contentious and corporate matters within public and administrative law. Raúl Matute focuses on administrative, regulatory and energy law, frequently representing major industry players before public authorities, while Borja Fernández Burgueño brings extensive experience in public procurement and public law litigation.

A&O Shearman is engaged in a wide range of public law mandates, particularly those involving infrastructure, utilities, telecoms, financial markets and transport. Mario García, who joined as counsel from Linklaters in March 2025, is now leading the practice and advises on public procurement, concessions and sanctions. Clara Iglesias supports public and private sector clients in regulated sectors, including energy, infrastructure and TMT, with experience spanning public procurement and general administrative law.

A wide range of international and domestic companies operating in regulated sectors regularly turn to Baker McKenzie for guidance on regulatory issues, administrative contracting and litigation, as well as procurement frameworks and foreign investment controls. Antonio Morales is recognised for his experience in administrative, infrastructure and energy-related matters. Morales oversees the practice with Elisabet Cots, who advises on public procurement, administrative compliance and regulatory issues. Irene Esteve assists clients with regulatory and trade compliance, including environmental issues, licensing regimes and sanctioning proceedings.

Commended for its 'in-depth knowledge of the subject matter, attention to detail, and good management of affairs', Deloitte Abogados’s public law team advises public and private entities on urban planning, public procurement, regulatory matters and administrative litigation. The practice is jointly led by Salvi Pagès, noted for his extensive experience in public sector contracting, e-administration, urban planning and sanctioning procedures, and Carlos Tallón, who focuses on regulated sectors, particularly energy and infrastructure, where he advises on transactions and oversees administrative and judicial proceedings. María Guinot departed in June 2025.

Led by Alberto Dorrego and Andrés Jimenéz Diaz, the public law team at Eversheds Sutherland advises on regulatory, administrative and transactional matters across the energy, aviation, healthcare and transport sectors. Dorrego is noted for his work in public contracts, infrastructure, concessions and PPPs, with strong sector expertise in transport and health. Jiménez specialises in procurement, PPP structures, subsidies and administrative litigation. Carlos Pérez Infante specialises in public procurement and contentious administrative proceedings, with a particular focus on transport-related matters.

Trusted by domestic and international clients alike, the team at KPMG Abogados, Spain advises across public procurement, sanctioning matters, administrative litigation and energy regulation. The team, which has a strong presence in highly regulated sectors, is led by Carmen Mulet. Mulet assists both private and public entities in public procurement, state aid, urban planning and environmental regulation, frequently acting for clients in ports, coastal management, telecoms and pharmaceuticals. Ana Sabiote Ortiz specialises in PPPs, infrastructure projects and public financing.

Under the leadership of Gervasio Martínez-Villaseñor, MVA ASOCIADOS advises public and private entities on litigation before public bodies at both the domestic and European levels, as well as on matters relating to public infrastructure and concessions and project permitting. Martínez-Villaseñor is noted for his deep experience in energy regulation, public procurement and general administrative law. Gonzalo Rubio complements the team with his expertise in administrative and contentious-administrative proceedings, water concession matters, and public procurement in the transportation sector.

Ramón y Cajal Abogados is regularly instructed on public law matters involving concessions, PPP models, procurement and regulatory compliance, with activity across the energy, water, waste, transport, healthcare and telecoms sectors. José Ignacio Vega advises on public procurement, concessions and regulated industries. Pablo Silván frequently assists clients with contentious-administrative proceedings and arbitrations concerning public contracts and regulatory issues.

Well regarded for its work across regulated industries, Bird & Bird’s public law team advises clients in life sciences, energy, technology, communications, security and defence, with a strong focus on public contracts and regulatory compliance. Coral Yáñez leads the practice, advising on procurement, state liability and sanctioning proceedings, while Elvira Santonja focuses on energy, environmental and infrastructure regulation, as well as procurement and administrative-contentious matters. Enrique Rivas is noted for his experience in public procurement in the pharmaceutical, defence and technology sectors.

The public law team at BROSETA Abogados assists clients with urban planning, public procurement, contentious-administrative matters, and energy and environmental issues. Rosa Vidal specialises in administrative, planning, environmental, real estate, construction, infrastructure and energy law. José Vicente Belenguer is noted for his work in public procurement, infrastructure projects, urban planning, and related litigation, while Alberto Palomar brings extensive experience in contentious-administrative matters and sports law.

Led by Pablo Dorronsoro, EY Abogados’ public law and regulated sectors team advises clients, with a special emphasis on the energy sector, on regulatory, public procurement and contentious matters. Susana Ferrer, who joined from Gómez-Acebo & Pombo in January 2025, is now leading the Barcelona-based public law practice. Laura de Pedro focuses on energy and telecoms regulation and disciplinary proceedings, while Marta Salazar handles public law litigation and advisory work. Victoria Gimeno specialises in public procurement and regulated markets.

With notable experience across infrastructure, real estate, tourism and energy, Marimón Abogados advises clients on public procurement, environmental and urban planning, and contentious-administrative litigation. Co-heading the practice, Antonio Alcolea is praised for his 'knowledge and experience' in concessions, public procurement and PPPs, while Nathalie Klefisch assists hospitality, tourism and consumer sector clients on a broad range of public law and regulatory matters.

ONTIER ’s public law team advises public bodies and private companies on urban planning, energy regulation and infrastructure matters, and is well equipped to act in administrative and judicial proceedings at both the domestic and EU level. The practice is jointly led by public and regulatory law specialists Francisco Javier Loriente Sainz and Jorge Álvarez González, with further support from Maria Vitória Rocha Braggio and Beatriz Fernández, who advise public and private entities on contentious and administrative matters. Javier Alagón Serrano has left the firm.

With complementary expertise in financial regulation, competition, environmental, energy and urban planning law, the public law practice at PwC Tax & Legal Services is well positioned to advise public and private sector clients on public procurement processes, public funding, risk mitigation and administrative litigation. Co-head David Mellado Ramírez leverages his background in government to guide clients through complex public sector frameworks, while José Amérigo Alonso concentrates on regulatory mandates.

Toda & Nel-lo’s public law team handles administrative and contentious-administrative appeals, urban planning matters, and public infrastructure projects. Javier García is recognised for his public law litigation capabilities and expertise in regulated sectors. Co-lead Ignacio Toda is a seasoned litigator, while Ricard Nel-Lo advises public bodies on procurement and tender documentation.