Ranking tables

Arbitrators | Europe

Spain

The below Arbitrators rankings table provides market-leading insights on the top ranked lawyers and law firms whose advice and legal services can be purchased in Spain. The rankings are the result of extensive research by our internal research team, who conduct interviews with in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers who have worked alongside them. Use our table and ranking system to identify the most suited provider of legal services for you.

Rankings overview for Individuals

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  1. Bernardo M Cremades Sanz-PastorB Cremades y Asociados
  2. Juan Fernández-ArmestoArmesto Dispute Resolution
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  1. Carlos González-Bueno
    Carlos González-Bueno González-Bueno SLP17 Years Ranked
  2. David Arias
    David Arias Arias SLP20 Years Ranked
  3. José María Alonso Puig
    José María Alonso Puig Alonso & Díez-Hochleitner Abogados20 Years Ranked
  4. Patricia Saiz
    Patricia Saiz SAIZ Arbitration5 Years Ranked
  5. Antonio HierroHierro Estudio Legal
  6. Deva VillanúaDevarb
  7. José Antonio CaínzosJosé Antonio Caínzos LDR
  8. María José MenéndezMenendez Arias Arbitration
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  1. Miguel Virgós
    Miguel Virgós Virgós Arbitration19 Years Ranked
  2. Clifford HendelHendel IDR
  3. Jesús AlmogueraJ Almoguera Abogados
  4. Manuel ContheManuel Conthe
  5. Pilar Perales ViscasillasUniversidad Carlos III Madrid
  6. Victor Bonnin ReynesVB Arbitration

All Individuals profiles

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Senior Statespeople

  1. Bernardo M Cremades Sanz-Pastor
    B Cremades y Asociados | Arbitrators
    2026 | Senior Statespeople
  2. Juan Fernández-Armesto
    Armesto Dispute Resolution | Arbitrators
    2026 | Senior Statespeople
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Band 1

  1. Carlos González-Bueno
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    Carlos González-Bueno
    González-Bueno SLP
    González-Bueno SLP | Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 1 | 17 Years Ranked

    Carlos González-Bueno of González-Bueno regularly presides over proceedings in arbitral courts across Europe. He handles international arbitration under ICC rules, as well as domestic cases acting as arbitrator.

  2. David Arias
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    David Arias
    Arias SLP
    Arias SLP | Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 1 | 20 Years Ranked

    David Arias holds an outstanding track record of both acting as arbitrator and serving as counsel in arbitrations involving multiple jurisdictions including in the USA, Latin America and Europe. Arias is highly sought after for his strength as an arbitrator, handling cases under LCIA, ICC and PCA rules across Europe.

  3. José María Alonso Puig
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    José María Alonso Puig
    Alonso & Díez-Hochleitner Abogados
    Alonso & Díez-Hochleitner Abogados | Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 1 | 20 Years Ranked

    José María Alonso of Alonso & Díez-Hochleitner Abogados is a prominent name in the market with impressive experience acting as both chair and co-arbitrator on matters. He regularly assists with ad hoc tribunal proceedings and ICC matters, being additionally active in the Arbitration Tribunal of Barcelona.

    Key sectors
    Energy and Utilities|Industrials, Engineering and Manufacturing|Insurance|Property, Construction and Infrastructure|Sport
  4. Patricia Saiz
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    Patricia Saiz
    SAIZ Arbitration | Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 1 | 5 Years Ranked

    Patricia Saiz of SAIZ Arbitration is a dual-qualified arbitrator specialising in the USA and Spain. She can be seen arbitrating under ICC, ICSID and LCIA rules.

  5. Antonio Hierro
    Hierro Estudio Legal | Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 1
  6. Deva Villanúa
    Devarb | Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 1
  7. José Antonio Caínzos
    José Antonio Caínzos LDR | Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 1
  8. María José Menéndez
    Menendez Arias Arbitration | Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. Miguel Virgós
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    Miguel Virgós
    Virgós Arbitration | Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 2 | 19 Years Ranked

    Miguel Virgós of Virgós Arbitration has longstanding expertise in investment disputes, offering additional experience in complex arbitration proceedings. He has significant experience in international issues involving the Americas.

    Key sectors
    Energy and Utilities|Financial Investors|Financial Services|Government and Public Sector|Property, Construction and Infrastructure
  2. Clifford Hendel
    Hendel IDR | Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 2
  3. Jesús Almoguera
    J Almoguera Abogados | Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 2
  4. Manuel Conthe
    Manuel Conthe | Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 2
  5. Pilar Perales Viscasillas
    Universidad Carlos III Madrid | Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 2
  6. Victor Bonnin Reynes
    VB Arbitration | Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. Ernesto Benito Sancho
    3
    Ernesto Benito Sancho
    Cases & Lacambra
    Cases & Lacambra | Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked

    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.

  2. 3
    Ignacio Díez-Picazo
    Garrigues
    Garrigues | Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked

    Ignacio Díez-Picazo demonstrates a clear focus on commercial arbitration proceedings, often acting as an arbitrator. He handles domestic and international arbitration under ICC and PRC rules.

  3. Javier Fernández-Samaniego
    3
    Javier Fernández-Samaniego
    Samaniego Law | Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 3 | 20 Years Ranked

    Javier Fernández-Samaniego of Samaniego Law advises on technology-focused mediation and international arbitration proceedings. He also acts as arbitrator, dividing his time between Madrid and Miami.

  4. Javier Iscar de Hoyos
    3
    Javier Iscar de Hoyos
    Íscar Arbitraje | Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked

    Íscarof Íscar Arbitraje is active as an arbitrator in international disputes in post-M&A, insurance and construction.

  5. David J. A. Cairns
    Int Arb Arbitrators & Mediators | Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 3
  6. Marco de Benito
    de Benito Arbitration | Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 3
  7. Miguel Moscardó
    Moscardó Legal | Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 3
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Up and Coming

  1. Oliver Cojo
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    Oliver Cojo
    Arias SLP
    Arias SLP | Arbitrators
    2026 | Up and Coming | 2 Years Ranked

    Oliver Cojo regularly acts as arbitration counsel and as tribunal assistant. He is involved in an array of international arbitrations spanning Europe and the Americas, administered by the ICC, the LCIA and ICSID.