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Our Dispute Resolution Department provides expert pre-contentious legal advice in the negotiation for the avoidance and/or resolution of conflicts, assisting in the eventual adoption of settlement agreements.
We act in all sorts of civil, corporate and commercial proceedings relating to corporate law, bankruptcy and contractual matters, as well as in proceedings arising from the relations with the Public Administration.
We also have wide experience in all types of complex national and international arbitration proceedings, and in an array of sectors (M&A, corporate and commercial, energy, finance, etc.).
We act as counsels and arbitrators in arbitration proceedings, both “ad hoc” as well as those administered by both Spanish arbitral institutions such as the Civil and Commercial Court of Arbitration (CIMA), the Tribunal Arbitral de Barcelona (TAB), the Madrid Arbitration Court (CAM) and the Spanish Arbitration Court (CEA); and international, such as the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) and the Madrid International Arbitration Centre (MIAC).
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Araoz & Rueda is a well-respected boutique that often assists clients with commercial litigation or administrative proceedings, acting for both plaintiffs and defendants. The law firm advises on the termination of contracts and real estate disputes, in addition to bankruptcy-related litigation. It has further activity in disputes in the renewable energy sector.
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Araoz & Rueda acted for Motema on a EUR14 million cassation appeal before the Civil Chamber of the Supreme Court in relation to a contractual breach of a local administration.
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Without a doubt, the strength of the firm lies in their proximity to our company and feeling part of it, with all that this entails. The responsiveness is also unbeatable.
Araoz & Rueda give a quick and effective response and have a high commitment to the client's matters.
They have had a very complete overview with which to address our problem.
The law firm offers transparency, speed, solidity and practicality. It houses specialised professionals who know how to work as a team.
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Acclaimed partner Eduardo León focuses his practice on litigation and arbitration proceedings arising in the financial, telecommunications and renewable energy sectors.
Eduardo knows the procedures, has contact with the courts and knows how to navigate them. He offers us cost-effective recommendations.
Eduardo's response is always quick and in accordance with the complexity needed.
Eduardo is fantastic throughout. He is fast, efficient and close to the client.
Angel Freire boasts a noteworthy practice assisting clients with commercial litigation, as well as arbitration proceedings.
It is a pleasure to work with Angel. He has a great eye for detail and a knack for translating complex topics.
Litigation: Highly Regarded
Litigation: Highly Regarded
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