Europe Guide 2026 : Spain
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Bird & Bird's international insurance practice has a strong reputation in contentious and non-contentious insurance mandates, as well as its corporate advisory work. The law firm's client roster includes international and domestic insurance and reinsurance companies, as well as clients in the aerospace and marine transport sectors. The law firm has experience in handling disputes relating to construction damages.
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Bird & Bird assisted MAPFRE RE on the issue of catastrophe bonds in Spain.
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We value the firm's international network, its team of outstanding advisers and its overall excellent, professional and friendly service.
Bird & Bird lawyers are highly experienced, and we can trust their advice completely. They respond quickly and within deadlines. They are true professionals.
The firm demonstrates excellent communication skills, strong commercial awareness and adaptability to client needs, with a nimble approach.
The department has a very strong technical foundation and extensive experience in insurance regulation, and it offers creative and robust solutions. It particularly excels in complex projects.
Bird & Bird stands out for its flexibility, high level of technical expertise, customer focus and innovative solutions.
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Top-ranked Luis Alfonso Fernández Manzano is experienced in mandates including insurance and reinsurance coverage disputes, claims involving loss of or damage to property and regulatory issues. His impressive client list includes prominent insurance companies and he is also adept at handling international cases.
Luis Alfonso Fernández Manzano is an excellent professional. He provides a perfect service, being both professional and friendly. He also has very good knowledge of the subject matter.
Luis Alfonso partnered with us throughout a lengthy and complex process, maintaining a strong commercial perspective and a focus on achieving outcomes.
Luis Alfonso and his team provide a degree of closeness and accompaniment we really value.
He is really good technically and is a great negotiator. He really understands the problems and the business of the customer.
We have always received prompt and, whenever possible, commercially-focused responses from Luis Alfonso.
Virginia Martínez handles insurance and reinsurance mandates, product liability and the launch of insurance products in Spain and also assists with a variety of regulatory issues.
Virginia Martínez is a very good professional with great empathy. She is always available and inspires a lot of confidence.
Virginia has coordinated the service with rigour and consistency, always ensuring that deliverables meet our standards. She is very approachable and her role has been key in maintaining quality.
I've really enjoyed working with Virginia on a technical level. She has excellent technical knowledge, the client service is really good, as are the delivery and timelines. We are really happy.
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