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White & Case LLP

Arbitration

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Arbitration - Spain

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

White & Case frequently assists with local and international arbitration proceedings, including under ICC and ICSID rules. It offers additional expertise in disputes relating to construction, energy and telecoms. It often represents clients from Europe and Latin America.

Work Highlights

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  • White & Case advised Mitsui & Co on a EUR100 million ICSID arbitration against the Kingdom of Spain under the Energy Charter Treaty.

Strengths

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  • White & Case offers a multidisciplinary approach and a comprehensive vision.

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  • The team at White & Case combine in-depth legal knowledge with an innovative strategy that allows them to offer effective solutions adapted to each case.

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  • White & Case took the time to understand our business situation and our needs. The arguments presented, both in the reports and at the hearings, were finely tuned.

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  • White & Case know how to work as a team within the firm, but also with their clients. This made a difference because the arguments put forward by each intervener made the case very powerful.

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  • The team makes arguments that are powerful and difficult to dismantle by the opposing party, thus giving strength to the case.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Ignacio Madalena
    Band 3Ignacio Madalena

    Ignacio Madalena

    Ignacio Madalena predominantly acts for clients in energy and construction arbitration proceedings in Europe and Latin America. He is widely recognised for his involvement in international arbitration. His practice is focused on commercial arbitration and investment arbitration, being involved in proceedings under the ICSID and UNCITRAL rules.

    • Our experience with Ignacio Madalena has been excellent as he has the ability to respond quickly and accurately.

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    • Ignacio Madalena's commercial vision is remarkable. He provides strategic recommendations aligned with our customer needs.

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    • Ignacio Madalena gave us confidence.

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    • Ignacio Madalena does his job perfectly.

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