Ernesto Benito Sancho

Ranked in 2 Practice Areas

Band 1

Litigation: Highly Regarded

Spain

2 Years Ranked

Band 3

Arbitrators

Spain

2 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides

Europe 2025

About

Provided by Ernesto Benito Sancho

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Career

State Attorney since 1998, on voluntary leave of absence since 2005. 

Professor of Procedural Law and Insolvency at Carlos III University Law School, Madrid.

As a State Attorney, he was national coordinator of matters related to contentious-administrative jurisdiction, having the opportunity to intervene in some of the most relevant legal proceedings in the field of infrastructures, telecommunications, energy and tax matters. He also acted as a State Lawyer in the civil and commercial jurisdiction. 

Later, for 15 years he was head of the Litigation & Arbitration Department of one of the four leading law firms in Spain.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Litigation: Highly Regarded - Spain

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Ernesto Benito Sancho retains his ranking this year due to notable praise from interviewees. He is regularly sought out by listed companies and banking entities to advise on civil and commercial litigation proceedings. He is also regularly seen acting as an arbitrator in high-profile cases.

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Arbitrators - Spain

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Ernesto Benito Sancho of RRBS Legal regularly acts as arbitrator as well as counsel for listed companies and banking entities. His work in this space notably focuses on construction mandates and termination of shareholder agreements.

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Strengths

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Ernesto has deep knowledge of the client's business, which allows him to design the appropriate procedural strategy at all times.

Litigation: Highly Regarded respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Ernesto offers impeccable and proactive attention as well as service.

Litigation: Highly Regarded respondent
Chambers Global Guide

He has a remarkable ability to resolve disputes in diverse fields and handle complex technical issues.