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Francisco Manuel Serrano Osobliwa

Francisco Manuel Serrano Osobliwa

Europe 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

Francisco has been representing mostly international clients both before arbitral tribunals and the courts of justice in civil and commercial disputes for almost thirty years. He advises clients in business sectors such as industrial, construction, energy, hoteliers and pharmaceutical, to name a few, and has been involved in some of the most high-profile cases taken on by Garrigues in recent years. He can also boast broad-ranging experience in the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments and awards.

Francisco has been lecturing regularly on several Degrees and Master’s Degrees at various universities and has also spoken at seminars and conferences on arbitration and mediation at a number of specialist centers (IBA, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, Ukranian Bar Association, etc.).

Career

Degree in Law, Universidad Complutense de Madrid (C.E.U. San Pablo). MA in International and Comparative Business Law, London Guildhall University. Joined Garrigues in 1997. Partner since 2008.

Professional Memberships

Member of the Madrid Bar Association and of the Mediation Committee of the Spanish Arbitration Club.

Chambers Review

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Chambers European Guide

Arbitration - Spain

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Francisco Manuel Serrano Osobliwa is visible as counsel on ICC arbitration proceedings and cross-border corporate disputes, often those involving Latin American elements. He notably represents clients in the energy and construction sectors.

Strengths

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  • He is an excellent lawyer.

    ArbitrationChambers European Guide
  • Francisco manages to captivate his clients almost instantly with the solidity and clarity of his approach.

    ArbitrationChambers European Guide
  • Francisco Manuel Serrano Osobliwa always offers trustworthy and agile answers to complex questions, explained in a simple and honest way.

    ArbitrationChambers European Guide
  • I would highlight Francisco's ability to capture the essence of the disputed issues, process them to define strategies and express them clearly and simply in writing.

    ArbitrationChambers European Guide

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