Martínez-Cardós Law Firm
Administrative and Public Law Lawyers in Madrid
Challenging Public Authority Decisions and Public Procurement
We are English-speaking administrative and public law lawyers in Madrid. We defend companies and individuals in their dealings with Spanish public authorities: public procurement and special procurement appeals, subsidies, State liability claims, urban planning and compulsory purchase, civil service matters and administrative appeals. This area is led by José Leandro Martínez-Cardós Ruiz, Senior Counsel (Letrado Mayor) of the Spanish Council of State and CIMA arbitrator.
Regulatory advice for both businesses and individuals.
Administrative and public law services
- Public sector and excluded sectors contracts
- We advise on tenders, negotiations, and contract execution with public entities, including regulations and obligations.
- Subsidies
- We provide guidance on obtaining subsidies, meeting legal and administrative requirements, and offer defense in case of non-compliance.
- Patrimonial liability
- We represent clients in claims for damages caused by the Public Administration.
- Urban planning
- We advise on licenses, authorizations, and resolution of conflicts related to urban planning and expropriations.
- Public officials
- We protect the labor rights of officials, providing advice on appointments, sanctions, and disciplinary procedures.
Appeals and legal remedies against public authorities
- Administrative appeals
- We prepare and submit appeals against unfair administrative decisions.
- Special appeals in public procurement and excluded sectors
- We defend rights in procurement processes through specialized resources.
- Economic-administrative claims
- We assist in economic disputes with the Administration, preparing claims.
- Administrative litigation
- We represent clients in litigation against administrative acts before courts.
- Appeals for constitutional protection
- We defend fundamental rights before the Constitutional Court.
- Cassation appeals
FAQs: Public Regulatory Law
What administrative and public law matters do you handle?
Public procurement and special procurement appeals, subsidies, State liability claims, urban planning and compulsory purchase, civil service matters and administrative appeals, for both companies and individuals.
Which appeals can be brought against a public authority?
We prepare administrative appeals, special public procurement appeals, economic-administrative claims, judicial review proceedings before the administrative courts, constitutional protection appeals (amparo) and cassation appeals.
Can I claim compensation from the administration for damage?
Yes, through a State liability claim. As a general rule, the deadline is one year from the moment the damage becomes apparent. See our article on damage caused by public works.
Who leads the public law practice?
José Leandro Martínez-Cardós Ruiz, Senior Counsel (Letrado Mayor) of the Spanish Council of State and CIMA arbitrator, a practising lawyer since 1982.
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