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Álvaro López de Argumedo

Álvaro López de Argumedo

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Ranked in 3 practice areas

About

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Practice Areas

Litigation, International Arbitration.

Career

Álvaro López de Argumedo is a partner in the Madrid office of Uría Menéndez.

Álvaro focuses his practice on civil litigation and international arbitration. He regularly advises on civil and commercial law, primarily contract law, real property rights and construction matters. He has taken part in numerous financial lawsuits initiated by investors seeking damages against investment banks. Álvaro also has considerable experience and expertise concerning distribution and agency agreements, frequently advising both national and international clients, particularly car manufacturers.

His expertise encompasses the recognition of foreign judgments and arbitration awards, and seeking interim measures in support of arbitration. Álvaro regularly represents clients in national and international arbitration proceedings, mostly in complex construction and commercial matters before the main international arbitration courts.

Álvaro was recently appointed 'stakeholder expert' for the preparation of the Common Frame of Reference by the European Commission, as part of the European Civil Code project. The main international legal directories regard him as a leading lawyer in Spain in his practice area.

Professional Memberships

IBA, MBA, Member of the Governing Board of the Club Español del Arbitraje, Madrid Arbitration Court, LCIA, Spanish Court of Arbitration, UIA.

Personal

Languages: English.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Arbitration - Spain

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

Álvaro López de Argumedo's wide-ranging practice provides solutions for clients in the finance, real estate and construction sectors. He is equipped to represent companies in complex arbitrations across Europe, Asia and Africa.

Litigation: Elite - Spain

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Álvaro López de Argumedo's wide-ranging litigation practice provides solutions for clients in the aviation sector as well as in other key industries. His litigation practice is complemented by strong arbitration expertise.

Arbitration (International) - Latin America - International Counsel

Band 6
Band 6

Individual Editorial

Madrid-based partner Álvaro López de Argumedo receives endorsement from both clients and peers for his expertise in handling international arbitration cases in Latin America.

Strengths

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  • Working with Álvaro is synonymous with success.

    ArbitrationChambers Global Guide
  • Álvaro López de Argumedo is flawless and brilliant.

    ArbitrationChambers Global Guide
  • Álvaro has a strong practice and is a very established lawyer.

    Litigation: EliteChambers Global Guide
  • Álvaro López de Argumedo is an excellent lawyer with in-depth knowledge of international arbitration. He has excellent argumentative and negotiating skills.

    Arbitration (International)Chambers Global Guide

Ranked Individuals at Uría Menéndez (50)

Belgium

Latin America - International Counsel

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    Arbitration (International)

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Portugal

Spain

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