Arbitrators
Spain
2 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
David Arias
Europe 2026
Ranked in 3 practice areas
International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators
Europe-wide
12 years ranked
About
Provided by Arias SLP
Europe
Practice Areas
Dispute resolution
Career
David Arias is a partner at Arias SLP with more than 30 years of experience in dispute resolution. He has acted as counsel and as arbitrator in more than 180 cases in venues across Europe, America, Asia and Africa, and he regularly participates in proceedings administered by the main arbitral institutions (ICC, PCA, ICSID, LCIA, ICDR, SCC and CAS, among others). He also has extensive experience as counsel in complex commercial litigation.
Professional Memberships
David Arias was Chair of the IBA Arbitration Committee between 2016 and 2017. Previously, he also chaired its Subcommittee on Conflicts of Interest, which published the 2014 IBA Guidelines on Conflicts of Interest in International Arbitration. Additionally, he helped draft the 2010 IBA Rules on the Taking of Evidence in International Arbitration. From 2013 to 2017, he was President of the Spanish and Ibero-American Arbitration Club, of which he is currently Honorary President. He was admitted to the Madrid Bar in 1991.
Personal
David Arias is a Professor of Procedural Law and Arbitration. He obtained his BA in Law, with Honours, and his PhD, also with Honours, from Universidad Complutense de Madrid.
Chambers Review
Provided by Chambers
Chambers European Guide
Arbitrators - Spain
Band 1
Individual Editorial
David Arias holds an outstanding track record of both acting as arbitrator and serving as counsel in arbitrations involving multiple jurisdictions including in the USA, Latin America and Europe. Arias is highly sought after for his strength as an arbitrator, handling cases under LCIA, ICC and PCA rules across Europe.
Arbitration - Spain
Band 2
Individual Editorial
David Arias holds an outstanding track record of both acting as arbitrator and serving as counsel in arbitrations involving multiple jurisdictions including in the USA, Latin America and Europe. Arias is highly sought after for his strength as an arbitrator, handling cases under LCIA, ICC and PCA rules across Europe.
International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators - Europe-wide
Band 2
Individual Editorial
David Arias of Arias SLP remains sought after for his strength as an arbitrator, handling cases under LCIA, ICC and SCC rules across Europe. He is particularly in demand for disputes in relation to Latin American projects.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
David has the capacity to know how to take control in a situation. He knows how to be a leading lawyer.
ArbitratorsChambers European GuideHe is very organised and trustworthy. He always takes care of every detail and his drafting is excellent.
ArbitratorsChambers European GuideHe is one of the greatest Spanish arbitrators.
ArbitratorsChambers European GuideDavid is brilliant. He is very empathetic and able to offer the client the service they need. He is also available and supportive.
ArbitratorsChambers European GuideDavid Arias is always extremely prepared. He has great experience, which shows in the way he handles critical situations.
ArbitratorsChambers European GuideHe is very organised and trustworthy. He is always taking care of every detail and his drafting is excellent.
International Arbitration: Most In Demand ArbitratorsChambers European Guide
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