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Emma Morales

Emma Morales

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Emma Morales is a distinguished partner in the Dispute Resolution group at our Madrid office, bringing over two decades of expertise to her role. Specializing in complex disputes, Emma represents financial institutions, hedge and litigation funds, and publicly traded companies in both domestic and international contexts. Her practice focuses on contract and corporate law disputes, including breach of contract, directors' liability, and indemnities, as well as competition law, banking litigation, construction, and energy matters.

Emma's extensive experience encompasses a wide range of litigation and arbitration scenarios. She is proficient in handling cases before various domestic (CAM, CIMA, CEA) and international arbitration forums (ICSID, ICC, LCIA), and she has a strong track record in court trials and appeals, including civil, commercial, and criminal courts. Notably, Emma is an expert in extraordinary appeals of cassation and for breach of process before the Spanish Supreme Court.

In addition to her legal practice, Emma has been appointed as an arbitrator in several disputes, underscoring her recognition and trust within the legal community.

She is also a dedicated educator, lecturing on advocacy at IE Law School and on arbitration practices at ISDE. Emma has contributed to the legal field through numerous articles and collaborations with prestigious publications such as Wolters Kluwer, Leaders League, and El Economista.

Her contributions to the legal profession have not gone unnoticed, as evidenced by her recognition by Chambers & Partners, Legal 500, Leaders League, and Best Lawyers.

Emma is actively involved in the legal community, serving as a member of the CIAM CIAR Corporate Arbitration Working Group, Co-Head of the Arbitration Commission of Woman in a Legal World, and has participated in the first CIAM CIAR Advance Practice Course for Aribtrators.

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Litigation: Elite - Spain

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Emma Morales enjoys a growing reputation in the Spanish market, retaining strong support from clients and peers. She frequently assists clients with commercial disputes.

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  • She is ready to help and technically very good. We are happy with working with her.

    Litigation: EliteChambers Global Guide
  • Emma is technically very practical in complex matters. She focuses on the issues and has immediate respect. She is also very on top of things.

    Litigation: EliteChambers Global Guide

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