Ranking tables
Arbitrators | Europe
Spain
Rankings overview for Individuals
- Bernardo M Cremades Sanz-PastorB Cremades y Asociados
- Juan Fernández-ArmestoArmesto Dispute Resolution
Carlos González-Bueno González-Bueno SLP17 Years Ranked
David Arias Arias SLP20 Years Ranked
José María Alonso Puig Alonso & Díez-Hochleitner Abogados20 Years Ranked
Patricia Saiz SAIZ Arbitration5 Years Ranked- Antonio HierroHierro Estudio Legal
- Deva VillanúaDevarb
- José Antonio CaínzosJosé Antonio Caínzos LDR
- María José MenéndezMenendez Arias Arbitration
Miguel Virgós Virgós Arbitration19 Years Ranked- Clifford HendelHendel IDR
- Jesús AlmogueraJ Almoguera Abogados
- Manuel ContheManuel Conthe
- Pilar Perales ViscasillasUniversidad Carlos III Madrid
- Victor Bonnin ReynesVB Arbitration
Ernesto Benito Sancho Cases & Lacambra6 Years Ranked- Ignacio Díez-Picazo Garrigues5 Years Ranked
Javier Fernández-Samaniego Samaniego Law20 Years Ranked
Javier Iscar de Hoyos Íscar Arbitraje1 Years Ranked- David J. A. CairnsInt Arb Arbitrators & Mediators
- Marco de Benitode Benito Arbitration
- Miguel MoscardóMoscardó Legal
All Individuals profiles
Senior Statespeople
- Bernardo M Cremades Sanz-PastorB Cremades y Asociados | Arbitrators2026 | Senior Statespeople
- Juan Fernández-ArmestoArmesto Dispute Resolution | Arbitrators2026 | Senior Statespeople
Band 1

1 Carlos González-Bueno
González-Bueno SLP | Arbitrators2026 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedCarlos 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.

1 David Arias
Arias SLP | Arbitrators2026 | Band 1 | 20 Years RankedDavid 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.

1 José María Alonso Puig
Alonso & Díez-Hochleitner Abogados | Arbitrators2026 | Band 1 | 20 Years RankedJosé 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 sectorsEnergy and Utilities|Industrials, Engineering and Manufacturing|Insurance|Property, Construction and Infrastructure|Sport
1 Patricia SaizSAIZ Arbitration | Arbitrators2026 | Band 1 | 5 Years RankedPatricia 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.
Band 2

2 Miguel VirgósVirgós Arbitration | Arbitrators2026 | Band 2 | 19 Years RankedMiguel 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 sectorsEnergy and Utilities|Financial Investors|Financial Services|Government and Public Sector|Property, Construction and Infrastructure
Band 3

3 Ernesto Benito Sancho
Cases & Lacambra | Arbitrators2026 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedErnesto 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.
3 Ignacio Díez-Picazo
Garrigues | Arbitrators2026 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedIgnacio 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-SamaniegoSamaniego Law | Arbitrators2026 | Band 3 | 20 Years RankedJavier 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.

3 Javier Iscar de HoyosÍscar Arbitraje | Arbitrators2026 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedÍscarof Íscar Arbitraje is active as an arbitrator in international disputes in post-M&A, insurance and construction.
Up and Coming

U Oliver Cojo
Arias SLP | Arbitrators2026 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedOliver 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.