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Arias SLP

Arbitration

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Arias SLP

Rankings

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Arbitration - Spain

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Arias SLP is a dispute resolution boutique in Spain that demonstrates expertise across a broad range of mandates pertaining to the field. The team boasts a standout arbitration practice with a solid reputation for energy and construction disputes. The group is also well versed in acting for clients on domestic and cross-border work. Its lawyers have international and domestic commercial arbitration expertise under ICC, LCIA and UNCITRAL rules.

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Work Highlights

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  • Arias acted for Chemieuro in an arbitration seated in Madrid against a US trading company in relation to a dispute arising under a joint venture agreement.

Strengths

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  • I would highlight that Arias are really good in transnational arbitrations. It has a team of people with different backgrounds, which makes it ideal for those types of matters.

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  • Arias are rigorous and empathetic.

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  • They are effective and attentive.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • David Arias
    David Arias

    David Arias

    David Arias holds an outstanding track record of both acting as arbitrator and serving as counsel in arbitrations involving multiple jurisdictions including in the USA, Latin America and Europe. Arias is highly sought after for his strength as an arbitrator, handling cases under LCIA, ICC and PCA rules across Europe.

    • David has the capacity to know how to take control in a situation. He knows how to be a leading lawyer.

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    • He is very organised and trustworthy. He always takes care of every detail and his drafting is excellent.

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    • He is one of the greatest Spanish arbitrators.

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    • David is brilliant. He is very empathetic and able to offer the client the service they need. He is also available and supportive.

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    • David Arias is always extremely prepared. He has great experience, which shows in the way he handles critical situations.

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  • Luis Capiel
    Luis Capiel

    Luis Capiel

    Luis Capiel acts as counsel in arbitrations in the energy sector. His experience extends to international disputes involving Latin America and East Africa.

    • Luis is always available and willing to offer the customer a high-quality service. He supports us with his high technical knowledge.

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    • Luis is practical and commercial.

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    • Luis Capiel is extremely capable, with great language expertise. I strongly recommend him as counsel.

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    • He's very hard-working and thoughtful with a lot of arbitration knowledge.

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    • Luis is excellent, logical and has an analytical mind. I highly recommend him as an arbitrator and lawyer.

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  • Oliver Cojo
    Oliver Cojo

    Oliver Cojo

    Oliver Cojo regularly acts as arbitration counsel and as tribunal assistant. He is involved in an array of international arbitrations spanning Europe and the Americas, administered by the ICC, the LCIA and ICSID.

    • He is very hard-working, detail-oriented and rigorous.

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    • Oliver Cojo does an extremely good job.

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    • Oliver is practical, realistic and commercial.

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