A&O Shearman‘s dispute resolution department continues to be a dominant force for litigation advice in Spain. In addition to arbitration and special situations practice, the firm also houses strong corporate and financial litigation teams, covering contentious matters arising from shareholders, joint venture and post-M&A disputes, as well as corporate and contractual controversies. The offering takes a multijurisdictional approach, regularly coordinating with the firm’s offices in Paris, Luxembourg, Brussels, Hong Kong, and New York. Standing at the helm of the team is Antonio Vázquez-Guillén, who currently represents numerous investors in investment ECT (Energy Charter Treaty) claims against the Spanish government and is a key point of contact for major financial institutions in insolvency and white-collar crime cases. Other key names to note include Javier Mendieta, who focuses on disputes related to real estate, construction, and M&A, and Javier Castresana, an expert in financial litigation. Counsels Emma Morales and José Luis Terron are also active key members.

Distinguished for representing some of the world’s leading brands, Clifford Chance‘s litigation and arbitration department frequently acts for major international corporations, high-net-worth individuals, investment funds, and venture capital firms. The team is well equipped to advise on commercial litigation, restructuring and insolvency, international arbitration, as well as regulatory and investigations matters. Arbitration proceedings are a particular strength for the team that regularly cooperates with other offices as part of the international arbitration group. Madrid-based veteran lawyer Fernando Irurzun heads up the department and boasts considerable experience representing clients in high-profile cases before courts at all instances. Ignacio Díaz De La Cruz specialises in investment and contractual disputes and also leads the LATAM practice in Spain, frequently coordinating with the firm’s Washington office. Miquel Montañá and Josep Montefusco are also notable; both lawyers are based in Barcelona and lead the team that focuses on IP disputes. Fernando Giménez-Alvear is a reference for insurance-related contentious issues.

Cuatrecasas has a sizeable litigation and arbitration practice, which is particularly noted for its proficiency in mandates concerning the infrastructure, construction, energy, banking, and insurance sectors. The firm, whose client base includes Spanish and international corporates, investors, and public entities, is singled out for its cross-border capabilities. The team is led by Madrid-based Alfonso Iglesia and Antonio Carreño from Barcelona. Other key members within the team include Alvaro Mendiola, who handles a range of judicial and arbitration proceedings, Alberto Fortún, an expert in cross-border disputes, and Alfonso Gómez-Acebo, a highly regarded arbitrator for private parties, states, and state-owned entities. The team also features active members César Rivera, Esther de Félix, and María Pérez, all of whom are skilled in commercial, corporate, and competition-related disputes.

Hailed by a client as ‘the best litigation team on the market in Spain‘, Garrigues stands out as a primary choice for clients seeking advice on some of the most complex disputes in Spain and internationally. The practice is well versed in representing leading corporates, investment funds, financial institutions, and high-net-worth individuals across various industries, including private equity, construction, energy, automotive, pharma, and technology. Leadership responsibilities are shared between Alberto Pimenta, the global head of the department; Antonio Entrena López-Peña, who is in charge of the civil and commercial litigation practice; and Francisco Serrano Osobliwa, who oversees the international arbitration and ADR sub-practice. Other key practitioners include Eduardo Santamaría Moral, recognised for his expertise in the private equity market and prowess in representing sports professionals and football clubs. Ana Garotte, praised for her ‘great mastery of civil, commercial, and procedural areas, including issues of complex financial contracts‘ and Diego Vicente Pérez, an expert in civil and corporate litigation, are also noteworthy. Alejandro Huertas stands out for his excellence in all types of contentious and pre-litigation matters.

Herbert Smith Freehills LLP strategically focuses on global disputes, handling arbitration and litigation matters across Latin America, the US, the Middle East, and the Asia Pacific regions, with a particular emphasis on the energy, infrastructure, construction, financial services, industrial, and real estate sectors. Its client roster features major Spanish and international corporations and sovereign states, who also turn to the team for its capabilities in alternative conflict resolution and mediation. Presiding over the practice is Eduardo Soler Tappa, who frequently appears before Spanish courts at all levels and international venues, including ICSID, UNCITRAL, and ICC Paris. Other key members include: dual-qualified Paulino Fajardo (Spain and England), who focuses on infrastructure, energy, aviation, and corporate disputes; Javier De Carvajal, who specialises in civil, company, and criminal law matters; and Jaime de San Román, who focuses on banking litigation and insolvency issues. Also recommended are Alejandra Galdos, a key point of contact for claims involving construction and engineering companies, Risteard de Paor, who has experience in defending clients from the construction, energy, environment, and transport sectors, and Miguel García-Casas, a name to note for both civil and criminal matters,

Pérez-Llorca has a market-leading dispute resolution practice that spans all areas of litigation across a range of industries, including banking, construction, infrastructure, and energy. The group also excels in arbitration matters, frequently representing clients before ICSID, ICDR, CCI, and other international and local institutions. Félix J Montero leads the group, boasting considerable expertise in a myriad of contentious proceedings, including corporate and public law disputes. Key members include Guillermina Ester, an expert in pre-litigious and litigation matters who has recently been advising on the economic disruptions caused by the pandemic in lease contracts; Juan Rodríguez Cárcamo, who specialises in mandates involving the banking industry; Beatriz García, who focuses her practice on claims for damages related to competition law infringements; and Fernando Bedoya, who is skilled in civil and commercial claims. Noteworthy contributions also come from Ignacio Santabaya, a key point of contact for matters related to civil, insolvency, and administrative issues.

Uría Menéndez‘s dispute resolution team adopts an interdisciplinary approach, providing insight and advice on civil and commercial proceedings, international and domestic arbitration, as well as administrative, constitutional, and criminal law. The team is under the joint leadership of a capable trio: José Miguel Fatás, who assists with administrative and civil litigation, and arbitration proceedings at the domestic and international level; Gabriel Bottini, who oversees the international arbitration practice; and Javier Garcia Sanz, who is in charge of the litigation group. The team also includes commercial litigation specialist Carles Vendrell; Álvaro López de Argumedo, who is experience in the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awards; and Jesús Remón Peñalver, who takes the lead on administrative litigation issues.

The ‘legally brilliant‘ team at Ashurst LLP is reputed for the depth of its expertise in disputes involving financial institutions, construction and insurance companies. The practice also excels in handling disputes arising from distressed asset transactions and real estate matters; this strength extends to representing both international and domestic clients, leveraging the team’s ability to provide cross-border advice across a myriad of jurisdictions. Leading the team is José Antonio Rodríguez, who specialises in all types of litigation, arbitration, and insolvency matters. María José Menéndez is recommended for her wealth of experience in arbitration, while counsel Raquel Mendieta handles civil, corporate and criminal claims. Another key figure is José Ramón Casado, an esteemed arbitrator who is retained by clients from various sectors, including energy, real estate, construction, and TMT. The team’s capabilities were further strengthened by the arrival of Alfonso González-Espejo in May 2023 from KPMG Abogados, Spain.

Baker McKenzie excels in a wide range of business litigation cases, including contractual, civil, bankruptcy, criminal, and corporate conflicts. The team is also skilled in the arbitration space, frequently appearing before ICSID and other arbitral institutions; investment protection and commercial arbitrations are among its key strengths. Its diverse client roster comprises Spanish and international corporates, investment funds, banks, and other financial institutions. Madrid-based Antonio Morales, who often acts for entities from the energy, banking, aerospace, and infrastructure industries, jointly leads the practice with Marc Prat in Barcelona and David Velazquez, who joined from Cuatrecasas in March 2023. They are supported by newly promoted partner Carmen Alonso and Marta Flores, the latter of whom is singled out for her ‘closeness to the client, her empathy, knowledge of the subject and commitment'.

Lauded as ‘one of the best Spanish procedural and arbitration law firms’, Gómez-Acebo & Pombo covers a myriad of litigation matters, encompassing corporate, commercial, competition, financial, and insolvency disputes. The practice also frequently handles arbitration proceedings under the rules of all major arbitral institutions, including ICC, ICSID, and the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce, catering to companies from a range of industries including construction, industrial, energy, and finance. Leadership responsibilities are shared between civil and commercial litigation specialist Inés Vázquez; Rodrigo López and Irene Arévalo, both of whom focus their practice on contentious insolvency and restructuring matters. Associate Luis López Alonso is also active in both national and international commercial disputes.

The dispute resolution team at Hogan Lovells Spain is ‘capable of leading multiple litigation matters, both in Spain and in other jurisdictions'. Multijurisdictional disputes are inherent to the practice, as it strategically leverages the extensive network of 45 offices; the team is particularly skilled in investment arbitrations involving nation-states, with a particular emphasis on corporate, construction, and engineering disputes. Gonzalo Ardila leads the practice and serves as a key point of contact for clients from the energy, infrastructure, banking, and retail sectors seeking assistance with commercial litigation. Other noteworthy practitioners include corporate litigation specialist Jon Aurrekoetxea and Silvia Martínez, whose practice focuses on construction and engineering disputes. Also of note is Margarita Morales, a ‘great expert in sophisticated litigation mainly in the insurance and construction sectors'.

Linklaters is a dominant force in all areas of dispute resolution work, covering arbitration, pre-litigation advice, civil, criminal, and public litigation, as well as insolvency matters. The practice advises across a range sectors, including banking, corporate, real estate, energy, construction, and infrastructure, and its client roster includes large financial institutions, private equity houses, and domestic and international corporations. Commercial litigation specialist Borja Fernandez De Troconiz oversees the team alongside Alex Ferreres, who joined the firm in January 2023 from Uría Menéndez, and brings a wealth of experience in contractual liability and tort law matters.

Andersen‘s dispute resolution practice supports clients in arbitration, litigation, and insolvency proceedings, as well as compliance matters. The firm’s focus extends to areas such as shareholders disputes, unfair competition, and product liability, with a particular emphasis on the construction, finance, cybersecurity, and the food and beverages sectors. The team is co-led by Pablo Doñate, a civil and commercial litigation specialist based in Madrid, and Benjamín Prieto from Valencia. Also of note is the firm’s co-managing partner Íñigo Rodríguez-Sastre, who regularly represents multinational corporates in both ordinary courts and international arbitration proceedings. The team also features Luis Cortezo, an expert in construction, corporate, and real estate law. Elena Sevila left the firm in December 2023.

B. Cremades & Asociados possesses a successful track record in disputes across various sectors, including construction, pharmaceuticals, banking, energy, telecoms, and transport, but particularly excels in commercial and investor-state arbitrations. The team’s particular strength lies in handling multijurisdictional matters, including issues related to the annulment and enforcement of arbitral awards. Bernardo Cremades, the founder of the firm and head of the team, is a veteran in commercial and investment arbitration, frequently representing clients before the ICC, ICSIF, PCA, and other international arbitration bodies. Other key figures include the dual-qualified Bernardo M. Cremades Jr., knowledgeable in investment treaties and corporate finance matters, along with arbitrators Ángel Tejada and Javier Juliani Aznar.

CMS Albiñana y Suárez de Lezo is renowned for its expertise in banking litigation, regularly handling instructions from some of Spain’s largest financial institutions. A frequent presence before the ICC, CRICA, and the Madrid Court of Arbitration, the team is skilled in arbitration proceedings related to financial, corporate and director liability disputes, as well as those arising from breaches of SPAs and distribution and agency agreements. Practice chair Carlos Aguilar focuses his practice on the criminal aspects of financial law, in addition to boasting broad knowledge of civil, corporate, and constitutional matters. Also noteworthy is Luis Javier Vidal, who is ‘on top of each case, providing the added value of his long and complete experience‘, particularly in the areas of civil, corporate, banking, and insolvency law. Communications sector expert Jorge Sánchez and experienced arbitrator Juan Ignacio Fernández Aguado are also active team members.

Showcasing strong credentials in litigation, arbitration, and restructuring and insolvency matters, DLA Piper works across several sectors - most notably financial services, construction and energy - with a client roster that encompasses sovereign states and some of the largest international and domestic corporates and financial institutions. Positioned within the firm’s global network, clients commend the team for its ability to ‘combine international arbitration expertise with excellent local knowledge'. Borja De Obeso leads the practice, focusing on civil and criminal litigation and contentious administrative actions, in addition to handling complex arbitration matters. Also noteworthy is Ben Sanderson, who is ‘an expert in all international arbitration matters', and is praised for his ‘unrivalled knowledge of the United Nations legal framework in the private sector’.

With an expanding international network, ECIJA leverages the bench strength of offices in 18 countries, providing multidisciplinary advice in the retail, media, banking, telecoms, sports, construction, and tourism sectors, among others. The team assists clients with claims arising from product liability, professional negligence, employment, IP, restructuring, and commercial disputes. As part of its international growth strategy, the firm has recently formed an alliance with Taylor Wessing, bolstering its capabilities to advise on cross-border disputes. Key lawyers include: Librado Loriente, a go-to adviser for civil, commercial, and insolvency disputes; Javier Lopez, who ‘is very smart and knows perfectly how to approach a dispute to get the most out of it’; and Pablo Jiménez De Parga, who has particular knowledge of corporate governance issues.

Eversheds Sutherland excels at handling both litigation and arbitration matters, frequently representing clients before some of the most prominent arbitration chambers in Spain and internationally, including ICC, ICSID, and UNCITRAL. The firm demonstrates tenacity in disputes related to infrastructure, energy, and oil and gas investments, particularly on a cross-border basis, leveraging its connections with the firm’s international arbitration practice group. The team is jointly led by four practitioners: Antonio Bravo, the head of the firm’s Latin American alliance and trusted adviser to companies operating in the energy, telecoms, and construction sectors; Marta González, who focuses on intellectual property-related advice for pharmaceutical companies; civil and commercial litigation specialist José Mariano Cruz; and Kiko Carrión, who is sought after by clients from the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and healthcare industries. Recently promoted counsel José Sánchez de León is a name to note for international matters concerning M&A, construction, energy and antitrust disputes.

Boutique firm J Almoguera Abogados excels in dispute resolution; high-stakes bankruptcy, restructuring, corporate, financial, and antitrust disputes are core areas of strength for the team, which serves as a key resource for leading international banks, hedge funds, and corporates. The group is well equipped to advise on pre-litigation and litigation, and also maintains a strong arbitration practice that is regularly engaged in some of Spain’s most complex proceedings. The ‘extremely efficient’ team is led by founder Jesús Almoguera and newly promoted partners Carlos González Pulido and Eduardo Vázquez De Prada, who ‘work tirelessly, with great attention to the client’s needs‘. Gonzáles is described as a ‘magnificent lawyer, who conducts matters in a remarkable manner, giving confidence to his interlocutors‘, and together with Vázquez serves as key contact for corporate, antitrust, and financial disputes. Commercial and corporate litigation specialist Mónica Zarzalejos is also of note.

With demonstrable experience in the construction, energy, and infrastructure sectors, Jones Day‘s dispute resolution practice is well equipped to represent clients in proceedings at all levels of the Spanish court system, as well as in international arbitration cases before major tribunals, including ICSID and ICC. The team operates on a global scale, regularly liaising with the firm’s offices across Europe, Asia, Latin America, and the US. Mercedes Fernández , lauded as ‘an authority in construction arbitration' spearheads the group, and her litigation experience includes disputes involving construction contracts, civil engineering projects, and energy projects. Also of note is Antonio Canales, an ESG expert who assists clients with a range of judicial and arbitration proceedings.

With an expanding international network, ONTIER is reputed for the depth of its expertise in litigation and arbitration matters, regularly advising on commercial and civil disputes. Serving as a key point of contact for clients across diverse industries, including retail, fashion, entertainment, food and beverage, and energy, the team is led by Pedro Rodero Rodríguez and Cristina Camarero Espinosa, who continue to act on some of Spain’s most intricate disputes. In team news, the practice has bolstered its arbitration capabilities with the hire of Mercedes Romero from DAC Beachcroft LLP, who joined the team in January 2023 and is acclaimed as ‘one of the best lawyers in the world of arbitration‘. Marta Rodrigo Lavilla is noted for her performance in civil litigation.

The ‘completely client-oriented‘ litigation team at Ramón y Cajal Abogados excels in all types of national and international disputes. The group handles contentious matters related to the construction, infrastructure, energy, finance, and real estate sectors, acting for a diverse client roster that includes some of the largest Spanish corporates and financial institutions. Post-M&A disputes are a particular strength of the team, as is representation in arbitration proceedings before the main international arbitration courts. Madrid-based Ramón Fernández-Aceytuno and Luis Briones in Barcelona co-lead the team; Fernández-Aceytuno focuses on business restructuring processes and is highly sought out by large companies and financial institutions in pre-insolvency and insolvency proceedings, while Briones has a track record of representing defendants in judicial and arbitration cases involving civil and commercial law. The ‘outstanding‘ Fernando Tallón and Fernando Manzanedo are also part of the core team.

Shareholders’ disputes, civil litigation, post-M&A disputes, and white-collar crime litigation mandates are core workflows for the team at Addleshaw Goddard. It assists a mix of Spanish, European and multinational corporates from an array of sectors, including energy, industrial, real estate, sports, financial, and retail. Alfredo Guerrero, praised for his ‘excellent technical-legal knowledge,’ guides the team that also includes José Carlos Fraga, a trusted adviser to domestic and international clients on civil, commercial, and criminal matters, and Fernando Badenes, whose expertise spans commercial, insolvency, and restructuring law.

The ‘excellent’ team at Bird & Bird has a balanced litigation and arbitration practice, particularly excelling in disputes related to contractual breaches, insolvency proceedings, unfair competition, illegal advertising, and banking matters. The team acts for clients from an array of sectors, encompassing IT, energy, aviation, biotechnology, real estate, and construction. Leading the practice is Pablo Berenguer, who has ‘an outstanding performance in the courts’, and ‘is able to conduct the case with high-level legal arguments while combining technical aspects specific to the area in controversy’ . Also of note are commercial disputes expert Alfonso Carillo Cano; Ana Lois, noted for her capabilities in all types of judicial and arbitration proceedings; and the ‘always available’ Sofia Manzanares, who is skilled in commercial and insolvency cases.

A range of multinational corporates, business groups, family businesses and SMEs turn to Ceca Magán Abogados for assistance in all types of litigation and arbitration, including disputes related to the civil, corporate, commercial, and real estate areas. The team is co-led by Emilio Gude Menéndez and Jesús Carrasco; Menéndez specialises in contractual disputes, while Carrasco brings expertise in construction, property, and transport matters. Other notable figures in the team include Antonio Valmaña, who heads up the inheritance and family law area, and Patricia Rosell Domínguez, who joined in January 2023 from Lener.

DWF-RCD specialises in commercial and corporate litigation, catering to clients from an array of industries including energy, real estate, banking, finance, telecoms, and construction. In addition to advising on both pre-litigation and litigation proceedings, it is is also proficient at managing domestic and international arbitration cases. Key figures include Alfonso Maristany; Ignacio Benejam, who focuses his practice on corporate, financial, contractual, and personal liability matters; Jordi Sanchez, a specialist in commercial litigation; Xavier Fabrega, who specialises in IP litigation; and Felipe Cabredo, who is knowledgeable of procedural law.

Offering guidance across all areas of securities litigation, franchising, and litigation funding, the group at Fieldfisher attracts a spread of high-profile clients spanning the financial, retail, restaurant, and franchising sectors. Clients commend its capabilities, noting its proficiency ‘in the processing of procedures before the civil chamber of the Supreme Court, allowing them to manage matters rigorously from the beginning to their complete resolution’. The practice is co-led by commercial and securities litigation specialists Jordi Ruiz de Villa and Pablo Franquet; Andrés de la Quadra-Salcedo, who is knowledgeable of pre-litigation consultancy procedures; and Mercedes Caral, an expert in conflict management who serves as a go-to adviser for family businesses on corporate and inheritance disputes.

Skilled in disputes involving civil, commercial, criminal, administrative, labour, and insolvency law, the group at Ius+Aequitas Trial Lawyers is a key point of contact for clients from a range of sectors, including healthcare, banking, sports, real estate, technology, and commerce. It is well versed at resolving disputes both in the courts and tribunals in Spain and abroad, including complex arbitration and mediation proceedings. Commended by a client as ‘very detailed, serious, strategic, and intelligent',  Eliseo M. Martínez chairs the practice, leveraging his 20 years of experience as a litigator and arbitrator. Carlos López-Mélida has ‘great ability to delve into topics and look at every detail of the matter‘ and serves as a key contact for commercial and IP-related disputes. Also of note is Tomás Villatoro, who heads the civil litigation and ADR practice, and has a track record of dealing with bankruptcy cases, both as administrator and mediator.

PwC Tax & Legal Services has a sizeable and well-balanced litigation and arbitration practice that advises on a range of disputes spanning sectors such as energy, food, entertainment, biotechnology, and retail. The firm is adept at providing guidance in both national and international arbitration proceedings, leveraging the strength of its teams across 45 global offices. Leading the team are Ana Ribó López in Barcelona, a key point of contact for companies in the Catalonia region, and Javier Gilsanz Usunaga, a Madrid-based practitioner with significant experience in civil litigation disputes, including those arising from contract liability, tort cases, corporate decisions, and director liability issues.

The team at SLJ Abogados focuses on civil and commercial litigation, handling disputes arising from M&A, joint ventures, business groupings, and conflicts between companies and their shareholders. Its client roster includes several multinationals across diverse sectors such as hospitality, banking, private equity, and technology. The team is well versed in arbitration proceedings, and frequently represents corporate entities, governments, and financial institutions in both Spanish and international cases. Daniel Jiménez, who leads the practice, is hailed by clients as a ‘top-class litigator with experience in high-value international litigation‘. Other noteworthy include corporate law specialist Carlota Sánchez Pego and Yu Guan, who advises on both litigation and pre-litigation phases.

Watson Farley & Williams LLP's dispute resolution practice operates on a global scale, catering to banks, private equity funds, corporates, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals. The team is frequently advises on civil and commercial matters, including restructuring processes and bankruptcy proceedings. It is also renowned for its prowess in arbitration matters, regularly navigating ICC and domestic cases, while also representing executives and directors in proceedings pertaining to white-collar crime. Victor Mercedes leads the practice, bringing his experience as a former State attorney to provide skilled advice on criminal law matters, corporate crime, and compliance; he is a frequent presence before Spanish criminal courts, including the national and supreme courts.

AGM Abogados has a ‘very powerful team‘ that advises on insurance litigation, contractual and corporate disputes (including shareholder and director liability claims), and its client roster includes a number of leading Spanish corporates. It is also proficient in handling arbitration proceedings, including claims involving foreign parties and the enforcement of foreign judgments in Spain. Civil and commercial litigation expert Sergio López Ejarque heads the practice and is based in Barcelona. Other key figures include head of the Madrid office Gregorio Riber Arranz, insurance law specialist Miguel Noriega Díaz, and Guillermo Bayas, a member of both the New York and Barcelona bar associations.

Araoz & Rueda specialises in handling cases related to post-acquisition disputes and conflicts among shareholders, and the practice is particularly well-known for its energy sector expertise, most notably expropriation proceedings related to the development of new infrastructure and mining projects. The team, which handles both litigation and arbitration matters, is led by Eduardo de León , a key contact for administrative law issues; recently promoted partner Ángel Freire; and Alejandro Fernández de Araoz, an expert in corporate and commercial litigation as well as insolvency matters.

Clients turn to Auren for assistance with various types of litigation, including matters related to banking and financial products, including swaps, stock options, and mortgage loans, among others. The team is also adept at handling insolvency and bankruptcy proceedings, representing both banks and creditors. Backed by 25 years of experience, Daniel Saez Castro heads up the team and has particular knowledge of commercial, insolvency, labour, and IT law. Cristina Romero Domínguez is another key lawyer in this space.

Ayuela Jiménez has a well-rounded litigation and arbitration practice that specialises in matters related to the hospitality industry, corporate and sports law. It handles both domestic and cross-border cases, and its client roster includes real estate, financial, and energy companies. Pablo Torán Umbert and Eduardo Ayuela Zurita stand at the helm of the practice and are aided by Javier Martinez.

With a balanced litigation and arbitration practice, BROSETA Abogados excels in civil and commercial disputes, representing clients across an array of sectors, including banking and finance, construction, real estate, insurance, and energy. Jesús Giner Sánchez, recognised by a client as ‘one of the most reputable lawyers in Spain‘ in the field of arbitration, leads the team. Key practitioners also include Valencia-based Patricia Gualde and José María Rebollo.

With a focus on insurance disputes, DAC Beachcroft LLP advises on mediation, arbitration, and litigation, with a notable emphasis on cross-border cases – particularly within Latin American jurisdictions. The team is highly skilled in advising on policy wordings, global programmes, and coverage disputes, catering to major Spanish and multinational insurance and reinsurance companies, financial institutions, and corporates. José María Álvarez-Cienfuegos, a key contact for insurers and reinsurers involved in multijurisdictional disputes oversees the group alongside accomplished litigators Pilar Rodríguez. In team news, Pablo Guillén joined from Clyde & Co LLP in 2022. Mercedes Romero is no longer at the firm.

With a particular expertise in banking litigation, Deloitte Legal‘s client roster includes some of the largest banks in Spain, who turn to the team for advice related to complex and high-value cases. The team is also well versed in competition infringements, leisure, travel, energy, and sports law-related matters. Barcelona-based Silvia García López and Eduardo Villellas from Madrid co-lead the team and both are skilled arbitrators, frequently acting for clients in the Court of Arbitration of Madrid. Other key lawyers include Álvaro Alarcón, singled out for his ‘great technical capacity and excellent treatment of the client', and Esther Pérez La Orden.

Dikei Abogados‘ dispute resolution practice, recognised for its ‘great experience in litigation across various jurisdictional orders’, is particularly esteemed for advising on claims within the media, automobile, and transport sectors. The team adeptly handles a spectrum of matters, including contractual breaches, rights violations, IP conflicts, debt claims, and family conflicts. Rocío Fernández Domínguez leads the department and is singled out for the ‘breadth of her knowledge in litigation, civil and criminal matters‘; she excels in both mediation and arbitration proceedings.

A rapidly growing firm with a particular focus on real estate, Fils Legal is skilled at handling disputes involving construction projects and the acquisition of real estate portfolios. Sought after by clients from hospitality and tourism, TMT, technology, life sciences, and banking and finance sectors, the team has recently advised hotel owners on high-value disputes against their lessees under the rebus sic stantibus case law. The team is based in Barcelona and is led by Javier Prieto and Gerard Solé.

Working across several sectors, GTA Villamagna Abogados advises on a myriad of disputes related to corporate litigation, contractual and tortious liability, agency matters, construction defects, IP rights protection, and competition actions. The team is led by Ernesto García-Trevijano, who is lauded for his ‘excellent technical knowledge enriched with extensive experience‘. Other key figures include Marta Plaza and Jesús Estrada, who collectively ‘put themselves in the client’s shoes‘ and ‘understand their problems‘.

Latham & Watkins LLP represents clients in all types of commercial disputes, including private equity, investment funds, and restructuring and insolvency-related litigation. It is also adept at handling arbitration matters, advising on breach of service and share purchase agreements. The team, which is led by Óscar Franco, has secured instructions from a wide range of international clients that include private equity houses, funds, and corporates. Also of note, Roberto Muñoz handles business-critical matters, frequently appearing before Spanish courts and various institutional arbitration venues, such as the ICC, CIMA, and SCC.

Praised for its ‘great technical knowledge‘, the team at López-Ibor Abogados is described as being ‘close to the business and the practical needs of the client‘, excelling particularly in litigation related to civil, commercial, insurance, and criminal matters. The practice is also well versed in representing clients before arbitration tribunals, often on a cross-border basis. Alfonso López-Ibor, who specialises in litigation, arbitration, air transport, and finance law, co-leads the team alongside Pablo Henríquez de Luna, whose wide practice encompasses a breadth of  litigation, administrative, and bankruptcy matters.

Pinsent Masons LLP‘s core focus lies in construction and energy projects, where it supports clients in litigation, arbitration, and mediation proceedings, along with guidance on the enforcement and recognition of foreign judgments. The team is well positioned to handle both cross-border and domestic matters, and its client roster includes developers, sponsors, contractors, and various corporates. The team is led by Fernando Gutiérrez Fernández, who heads up the arbitration and litigation team; dual-qualified partner (Spain, England and Wales) Sofía Parra Martínez, who oversees the construction advisory and disputes section; and Amaia Rivas, who joined the team in March 2023 and maintains a broad-ranging practice encompassing public law and investment arbitration matters. Mélissa Sánchez is another name to note for the latter.

Renowned for its expertise in financial and real estate-related disputes, the team at RocaJunyent regularly handles a varied caseload of litigation and arbitration proceedings. The practice advises on cases related to breaches of SPAs, director liability, corporate and construction disputes, as well as those arising from distribution and agency contracts. Marlen Estévez in Madrid co-leads the team alongside Gonzalo Serrano from the Barcelona branch. Estévez specialises in real estate, construction, and cross-border commercial disputes, while also serving as an arbitrator. Serrano is a reputed litigator and a key point of contact for disputes concerning unfair competition, and civil and corporate law. Procedural and civil law specialist Alfonso Gili and Pablo Calvo-Sotelo, who specialises in bankruptcy and banking transactions proceedings, are other names to note.

Family-owned business as well as multinational corporates turn to Toda & Nel-lo for assistance with a range of commercial and corporate disputes. The team routinely advises on succession and property law, and has been recently active in matters related to third-party funding and rebus sic stantibus clauses. Albert Faus oversees the group, bringing extensive expertise as a respected litigator in commercial, corporate, and competition law. Carlos Martos and associate Cristina Corrales are also part of the core dispute resolution team.

Zurbarán Abogados handles all types of commercial, company, and civil law litigation, supporting clients with shareholders’ disputes, insolvency-related issues, construction defects, contractual conflicts, and class actions, among others. With a strong presence in Madrid, Seville, and Zaragoza, the group is also active in arbitration and insurance litigation matters. Leading the team are industry veteran Adolfo Cuéllar and José Manuel García Quílez, singled out as ‘an excellent negotiator and mediator‘. Elena María Oviedo Moral is also an active team member, noted for her ‘extensive knowledge of administrative law’.