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Arbitration - Spain
What the Team is Known For
Cuatrecasas is an internationally recognised firm that houses a large team of arbitration lawyers who routinely attract roles as counsel in national and international proceedings. The law firm advises companies on commercial or investment arbitrations relating to energy projects, also handling ICC and domestic arbitration arising from disputed M&A transactions or commercial agreements. The team provides expertise in cross-border disputes spanning Europe, Asia and Latin America.
Strengths
The law firm houses an effective team with a high learning capacity. They also understand the particularities of the business in order to define the best legal strategy.
The service they provide stands out. They are direct, prepared and attentive at all times.
With Cuatrecasas you feel very comfortable, safe and well accompanied. They always make the right decisions.
Work Highlights
Cuatrecasas represented Sociedad Concesionaria Metro de Lima Línea 2 in an arbitration against the Republic of Peru relating to a breach of obligations under the concession agreement.
Notable practitioners
Based in Madrid, distinguished lawyer Alfonso Iglesia is highly regarded in the market. His practice covers a broad range of contentious matters, including key commercial arbitration mandates seated in European jurisdictions. Iglesia is also recognised for his particular specialism in the construction sector.
Alfonso is very diligent in research, finding all the possibilities.
Alberto Fortún demonstrates particular strength in investment treaty arbitration proceedings. He additionally advises on an array of international arbitrations involving Latin America in the energy and construction sectors.
I must highlight the work of the lawyer Alberto Fortún, who is very brilliant both in the preparation work and in its presentation.
Alberto Fortún is an extraordinary lawyer. He provides very effective solutions to complex matters. His knowledge of the issues and their implications is noteworthy.
Alfonso Gómez-Acebo boasts prowess in international disputes and enforcement proceedings, regularly handling work spanning Europe and the UAE. He demonstrates particular knowledge in the construction sector.
Alfonso is extremely savvy. He is very strategic, consistent and a great team player. He is definitely outstanding.
He is very decisive and he studies the matters entrusted to him in detail.
Cristián Conejero Roos in Chile has longstanding experience acting as both counsel and arbitrator in various Latin American disputes. He is knowledgeable of commercial arbitration matters, benefiting from his time as counsel of the ICC International Court of Arbitration in Paris.
Cristián has a lot of experience and knowledge of the arbitration world. He is an excellent strategist.
He is amazing. Cristián manages cases excellently, is very strong in court and shows great leadership.