Experience:
Javier Fernández Rivaya is a partner in the Administrative Law, Planning and Zoning and Environmental practice, which he joined in 2005.
He has broad experience in the majority of areas related to public law, with particular expertise in judicial review and penalty proceedings in multiple sectors (environment, public procurement, domestic trade, energy, water, etc.). He also regularly acts as legal counsel in proceedings for the protection of constitutional rights and in claims for financial liability brought against the public authorities.
He also has extensive experience in the preparation of reports and opinions on all types of issues related to environmental law and, in particular, those related to waste, water, environmental liability, protected areas, extended producer liability, etc.
Javier Fernández Rivaya has participated in recent years in the drafting of regulatory projects in different areas related to public law and has advised public and private entities on public property, subsidies and aid and legal reviews of companies in sectors subject to administrative involvement.
He is a member of the Madrid Bar Association.
Academic background:
Law degree, Universidad Complutense de Madrid.
Executive Master’s Degree in Planning and Zoning, Centro de Estudios Garrigues.
Publications:
“Administrative Penalties” Cuadernos de Derecho para Ingenieros, Iberdrola, Asociación/Colegio de Ingenieros del ICAI, Walters Kluwer. 2016
"Law on Sponsorship and Foundations (Comments on Law 49/2002, of December 23, 2002, on the tax treatment of not-for-profit organizations and tax incentives for sponsorship, and Law 50/2002, of December 26, 2002, on Foundations)” Editorial La Ley. 2003
Crónica Parlamentaria, "The Consultant of City Councils and the Courts" (2002-2005)
(*) Originally published in Spanish. See Spanish CV for more information.