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Garrigues

Litigation: Elite

Global Guide 2026 : Spain


Garrigues

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Litigation: Elite - Spain

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Garrigues benefits from having a pool of talented individuals spread across its network of offices in Spain and Latin America. Its well-resourced litigation team advises on diverse issues ranging from the non-performance of real estate development contracts to insurance, bankruptcy and financial disputes. The law firm also demonstrates proven capabilities in sensitive arbitration proceedings for clients from the telecoms, energy and construction sectors. Garrigues further advises clients on complex mandates in the transport sector.

Work Highlights

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  • Garrigues represented Grupo Mediapro in five proceedings against the Royal Spanish Football Federation relating to the international broadcasting rights of Spanish football competitions. The matter value was quoted at EUR20 million.

Strengths

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  • Garrigues has one of the strongest practices in Spain, working on complex matters in Spanish courts.

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  • Garrigues stand out for the quality of the service, their real knowledge of the clients' market and their level of performance in the courtroom.

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  • Garrigues's litigation team is made up of highly qualified professionals with proven experience in complex litigation and unrivalled courtroom skills.

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  • The team offers an impeccable service in response times in addition to well-founded and concrete answers.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Alberto Pimenta
    Band 1Alberto Pimenta

    Alberto Pimenta

    Alberto Pimenta is a highly experienced and renowned dispute resolution lawyer in the Spanish market. He is well equipped to represent clients facing M&A and competition-related litigation as well as disputes in the construction sector.

    • Alberto is an absolute eminence and an extraordinary litigator.

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    • Alberto is brilliant. He is clear-minded and achieves extraordinary results, with a great ability to solve complex legal problems.

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    • Alberto's oratory and persuasion skills are remarkable. He has excellent commercial vision and the ability to adapt to the client's business needs, providing exceptional legal advice.

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  • Band 5Ana Garrote
    Band 5Ana Garrote

    Ana Garrote

    Ana Garrote climbs up the rankings on the basis of continued significant market praise. She is frequently sought out by clients from the sport, banking and energy sectors for contractual litigation and tort liability cases.

    • Ana handles the matter first-hand, personally assisting with each of the needs raised. She defends our interests as if they were her own.

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    • We have absolute trust in her and she gives us peace of mind. She studies the issues very well.

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    • Ana Garrote is an exceptionally talented litigation lawyer who stands out for her ability to identify the key elements of litigation and for her ability to adapt quickly to complex scenarios.

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  • Band 5Antonio Entrena López Peña
    Band 5Antonio Entrena López Peña

    Antonio Entrena López Peña

    Antonio Entrena López Peña continues to build upon his extensive experience handling contractual disputes. He is notably active in disputes relating to the energy industry, among others.

    • Antonio has a wealth of experience that he demonstrates in the advice and practical approach he offers on the issues that are presented to him.

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    • We have a fantastic relationship with Antonio. He has a very high capacity for reaction and proactivity, as well as outstanding team management.

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  • Band 6Alejandro Huertas León
    Band 6Alejandro Huertas León

    Alejandro Huertas León

    Alejandro Huertas León plays a central role advising clients on commercial litigation proceedings. He boasts additional experience handling arbitration cases.

    • He is a magnificent litigation lawyer with high technical knowledge and a great approach to winning strategies.

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    • One of Alejandro’s best attributes is his ability to see the larger picture. The results speak for themselves.

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    • Alejandro has great capacity for dialogue and great oratory skills, and he always takes into account his client's situation.

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    • Alejandro has a winning spirit, enjoys defending the customer and makes every problem his own, offering solutions that generate value.

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    • Alejandro is really organised when tackling problems and works really hard.

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  • Band 6Eduardo Santamaría
    Band 6Eduardo Santamaría

    Eduardo Santamaría

    Eduardo Santamaría is a renowned lawyer, notably active in commercial disputes. He also acts for clients stemming from the venture capital, insurance, pharmaceutical and construction spaces.

    • Eduardo is technically brilliant and has absolute empathy for his clients. He is also always available.

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  • Associates to watchAntonio Fabregat
    Associates to watchAntonio Fabregat

    Antonio Fabregat

    Associate-to-watch Antonio Fabregat receives praise for his litigation practice. His practice covers corporate litigation, as well as civil liability claims and unfair competition lawsuits.

    • I feel truly fortunate to have Antonio in our team.

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    • Antonio is a rising star, strong on the legal facts and excellent with the client.

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