LAWYER PROFILE

Paulino Fajardo

Europe 2026

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Insurance

Spain

13 years ranked

Litigation: Elite

Spain

2 years ranked

About

Provided by Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Practice Areas

- Litigation and dispute resolution

- International arbitration

- Commercial litigation

- Crisis management

- Insurance disputes

Career

Paulino is a partner based in our Madrid office. Paulino is the Regional Head of Dispute Resolution for Europe, Middle East and Africa and focuses on international dispute resolution and crisis management. A skilled negotiator and legal strategist with over 30 years' experience in comparative law and different legal systems, Paulino advocates before civil and criminal courts and acts as mediator, arbitrator and counsel in complex international arbitrations. He has extensive experience advising clients on their most important strategic disputes in relation to financial and cyber-related crimes, product liability, political risk, corporate and commercial disputes, and ESG-related conflicts, particularly in the areas of energy, construction, life sciences, aviation and reinsurance.

For additional information on Paulino’s professional background, please visit: https://www.hsfkramer.com/our-people/p/paulino-fajardo

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Insurance - Spain

Star Individuals

Individual Editorial

Paulino Fajardo is a distinguished lawyer who represents insurers and policyholders in major Europe-wide insurance and reinsurance disputes, with clients further profiting from his extensive expertise in liability issues related to major industrial and environmental accidents. He additionally advises on D&O disputes and regulatory mandates.

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Litigation: Elite - Spain

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Paulino Fajardo continues to boast a strong practice advising clients on insurance disputes, as well as commercial and construction arbitration proceedings.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Paulino Fajardo is an excellent professional and great person.
InsuranceChambers European Guide
Paulino is one of the heavyweights you want to have on your side when the situation is complicated. He offers very close treatment and is always available.
Litigation: EliteChambers European Guide