Best Lawyers in Spain for Administrative Law

Graduate in Law, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (1991). Postgraduate Degree in Real Estate Law and Land Use and Planning, Universitat Pompeu Fabra (1992). Member of the Universitat Pompeu Fabra Administrative Law Department from 1991 to 1999. During those years she completed the PhD courses in Public Law (1992-94) and carried out legal teaching and research activities. In 1995 she presented a dissertation on the system for the recognition of professional qualifications in the Europe...

Albert graduated in law from Barcelona University (1996) and gained a Postgraduate diploma in Real Estate Law and Urban Planning from Pompeu Fabra University-idEC (2000). He went on to gain a Master’s in Land Useand Urban Planning Studies at the Public Administration School and he qualified as an Urban Planning Technician UPC-UPF (2001-2003). He also has a Postgraduate Diploma in Environment and Natural Resources from Pompeu Fabra University–IDEC (2004), and another in the special...

Maite stands out for her practical legal and economic advice, direct and sincere, prioritizing clarity and efficiency. Maite is a highly qualified and specialised in Mergers and Acquisitions as well as in Commercial Agreements. Among many of her recognitions, Maite is Secretary of the Board of Spanish Biotechnology Association (ASEBIO), Member of the Advisory Council of the Pharmaceutical and Health Law Section of the Madrid Bar Association. Professor of the Center for Pharmaceutical Industry...

José María Álvarez del Manzano is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Administrative Law. José María practices law in Madrid, Spain Best Lawyers has recognized José María Álvarez del Manzano since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which José María Álvarez del Manzano is held by other lawyers.

Antonio Sala is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Administrative Law. Antonio practices law in Barcelona, Spain Best Lawyers has recognized Antonio Sala since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Antonio Sala is held by other lawyers.

He graduated in Law at the University of Barcelona. Since 1,990 He is a lawyer member of the Barcelona Bar Association. He took postgraduate courses in Town Planning Techniques, in Reparcel Land Systems, and in Cadaster and Real Estate Taxation at the Catalonia Polytechnique University. He has developed a wide professional career for 30 years practicing mainly in administrative law and real estate. His expertise is in town planning, compulsory purchase, public licenses, public domain, Public ...

Francesc Valdivia is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Administrative Law. Francesc practices law in Barcelona, Spain Best Lawyers has recognized Francesc Valdivia since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Francesc Valdivia is held by other lawyers.

Partner Manuel joined the firm in 2003 and specializes in the diverse areas of General Administrative Law (i.e. liability claims against Public Administration), Urban Planning Law and Compulsory purchases and Litigation. From 2007 to 2010, he taught about Expropriations for the MBA of Urban Planning Law at the Rey Juan Carlos University in Madrid. In addition, he completed an MBA in Real Estate Companies at the Polytechnic University in Madrid. He was also awarded an Advanced Studies Diploma ...

Practice Areas Jesús is an expert in urban planning and real estate, advising and representing clients in administrative and civil law. Career Jesús is the founder and managing partner of Muniens Urban. Since he started his career more than 20 years ago, he has always been working in the real estate sector, linked to developers, banking servicers or investment funds. Jesús is a member of the spanish association of town planners, and is member of the Madrid Bar Association...

Degree in Law from Universidad of Sevilla (1990). Master’s in Companies Legal Advisory from Instituto de Empresa (IE), Madrid. (1991). Master in Business Administration – Executive, from San Telmo Institute, Sevilla (2010). After 7 years as lawyer in PwC (1991-1997) he worked as in-house lawyer and CEO of public companies at Junta de Andalucía, Andalusian Government, during 14 years (1997-2011). Since 2011 Jose L. is in charge of legal and tax practice of PwC in Andalucia. ...

Jorge graduated in law from Central University de Las Villas in Santa Clara, Cuba (1993) and his degree was recognised by the Spanish Ministry of Education and Culture. He gained a Postgraduate Diploma in Real Estate Law and Urban Planning from Pompeu Fabra University (1995). Between 1994 and 1996 he completed the doctoral courses in Public Law at the same university and presented his doctoral thesis entitled El régimen jurídico del suelo en Cuba (The Legal System governing Land...

Xavier graduated in law from Girona University (1998). He then gained a Postgraduate Diploma in Real Estate and Urban Planning (1999) and a Master’s in Public Law and Administrative Organisation from Pompeu Fabra University (2002). Between 1999 and 2003 he practised at the law firm Massaguer-Pau in Girona where he specialised in administrative law and urban planning law. From 2000 to 2007 he was also secretary and auditor of the Sant Andreu Salou Town Council. Xavier joined Pareja &...

Gloria Bardají Pascual is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative Law and Planning. Gloria practices law in Barcelona, Spain Best Lawyers has recognized Gloria Bardají Pascual since 2009. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Gloria Bardají Pascual is held by other lawyers.

Cristobal Dobarro Gómez is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative Law, Arbitration and Mediation, Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation. Cristobal practices law in Ferrol, Spain Best Lawyers has recognized Cristobal Dobarro Gómez since 2019. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Cristobal Dobarro Góm...

Norma graduated in law from Pompeu Fabra University (1996) and she gained a Postgraduate Diploma in Urban Planning and Environment from the Institute of Continuing Education of the same university (2000). Between 1996 and 1998 she completed the doctoral courses in Public Law at Pompeu Fabra and she presented her research work entitled La intervenció administrativa en l’habitatge. L’activitat de foment i els plans d’habitatge (Public Administration Intervention in the ...

Ander Arechavaleta Olsen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative Law and Land Use and Zoning Law. Ander Arechavaleta, who practices law in Valencia, Spain, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ander Arechavaleta is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. His specialization in Administrative and Urban Planning Law dates b...