Jose Manuel Palau
José Manuel is a partner of Public Law and Regulated Sectors partner at Gómez-Acebo & Pombo.
He specialises in administrative law and urban planning.
He holds a degree and doctorate in Law from the University of Valencia and a degree in Political Science from the UNED. He also holds a diploma in Urban Management from the Politécnica University of Valencia.
He has been Director of V alencia CF , General Administrative Secretary of the Department of Infrastructure and Transport and Head of the Territorial Service of Urban Planning of Valencia of the Generalitat Valenciana. He is currently a civil servant on leave with national habilitation (Secretary of the City Council), as TAG and as a Technician of the Generalitat.
José Manuel is recognised in prestigious legal directories such as Chambers & Partners and Legal 500 as one of the leading professionals in the areas of Planning and Public Law.
He is the author of several articles and books, mainly related to urban planning issues and is a regular lecturer on topics related to urban planning, at the Institute of Architects, Civil Engineers and various Universities.
Areas and sectors in which he collaborates
I have carried out numerous transactions with Gómez-Acebo & Pombo.
He joins Gómez-Acebo & Pombo in 2004 and becomes a partner in 2007.
1984 | Doctorate in Law from the University of Valencia (Spain).
1995 | Degree in Law from the University of Valencia and in Political Science from the Spanish University at Distance (UNED).
1989 | Diploma in Town Planning Management from the Politécnica University of Valencia.
1985 – 1990 | General Administration Technician and Senior Officer.
1990 – 2004 | Administration Technician, Secretary of the Territorial Town Planning Commission of Valencia and Head of the Territorial Service and General Administrative Secretary of the Department of Infrastructures and Transport of the Generalitat Valenciana.
Former Director of Valencia C.F.
Member of the Valencia Bar Association.
Spanish
Valencian
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27 Jun, 2024 
