Europe
Practice Areas
Daniel Jiménez is the founding partner of SLJ Abogados in Madrid and leads the firm's Complex Litigation practice. With over 30 years of experience, he has represented clients in some of Spain’s most significant civil, commercial, and criminal disputes, earning recognition for his strategic insight and compelling advocacy. Daniel regularly advises on high-profile cross-border matters, shareholder conflicts, breaches of contract, and white-collar criminal cases. His extensive international experience and involvement in landmark legal proceedings make him a trusted advisor to clients seeking clear, pragmatic solutions and meticulous courtroom representation.
Career
Prior to founding SLJ Abogados, Daniel was partner and head of the litigation and arbitration department of Ashurst (Madrid) from 2019 to 2014.
Professional Memberships
Ilustre Colegio de la Abogacía de Madrid
Club Español de la Litigación de los Negocios
Club Español e Iberoamericano del Arbitraje
Ambar Partners
Clients
UBS, PIMCO, HIG, HP, GIC, MELIÁ INTERNATIONAL, ACCORINVEST, AVINCIS, GOTHAM CITY RESEARCH
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish
Experience
Partner and Head of the Litigation and Arbitration department of Ashurst Madrid. 2009-2014
Partner of Diaz-Bastien & Truan 2008
Associate of Ramón C. Pelayo Abogados 1998
Education
Universidad Autonoma de Madrid
Derecho
1987 - 1992
Universidad San Pablo Ceu
LLM in Private Law
1995 - 1996
Awards
SLJ, among the 10 best boutique law firms shortlisted for the 10th Expansión Legal Awards, which recognise outstanding performance in business law.
Expansion
2025