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José Luis Prieto

José Luis Prieto

Global 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

José Luis is a partner in the Dispute Resolution practice at Freshfields in Madrid, specializing in commercial dispute resolution and arbitration. He has extensive experience advising and representing companies before both state courts and arbitral tribunals, particularly in complex, cross-jurisdictional, and multi-claimant cases. His areas of expertise include contractual liability (such as M&A-related and financial disputes), damage claims (including consumer litigation), environmental damages, product liability, and financial products.

José Luis works with leading international companies across a wide range of sectors, including financial services, life sciences, technology, energy and natural resources, aviation, real estate, and consumer goods.

In addition, José Luis frequently serves as an arbitrator. He has also been a civil law associate professor at Carlos III University in Madrid for more than 15 years .

Career

Partner at Freshfields since 2023.

Professional Memberships

- Madrid Bar Association (admitted in 2004)

- Club Español del Arbitraje

- Club Español de la Litigación de los Negocios

- Club de Derecho de la Construcción y de Ingeniería

Languages Spoken

José Luis speaks English and Spanish.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Litigation: Elite - Spain

Band 6
Band 6

Individual Editorial

José Luis Prieto regularly advises clients on commercial disputes involving contractual liability and financial agreements.

Strengths

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  • José Luis is an excellent lawyer who combines strategic thinking with solution-oriented pragmatism.

    Litigation: EliteChambers Global Guide

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