Ranking tables
Arbitrators | Europe
Spain
Rankings overview for Individuals
Senior Statespeople
- Bernardo M Cremades Sanz-Pastor B Cremades y Asociados19 Years Ranked
- Juan Fernández-ArmestoArmesto & Asociados
Band 1
- Antonio Hierro Hierro Estudio Legal19 Years Ranked
- Carlos González-Bueno González-Bueno SLP16 Years Ranked
- David Arias Arias SLP19 Years Ranked
- José María Alonso Puig Alonso & Díez-Hochleitner Abogados19 Years Ranked
- Patricia Saiz SAIZ Arbitration4 Years Ranked
- Clifford HendelHendel IDR
- Deva VillanúaDevarb
- José Antonio CaínzosJosé Antonio Caínzos LDR
Band 2
- Ignacio Díez-Picazo Garrigues4 Years Ranked
- Jesús AlmogueraJ Almoguera Abogados
- Manuel ContheManuel Conthe
- María José MenéndezMenendez Arias Arbitration
- Miguel VirgósVirgós Arbitration
- Pilar Perales ViscasillasUniversidad Carlos III Madrid
- Victor Bonnin ReynesVB Arbitration
Band 3
- Ernesto Benito Sancho RRBS Legal5 Years Ranked
- Javier Fernández-Samaniego Osborne Clarke19 Years Ranked
- David J. A. CairnsInt Arb Arbitrators & Mediators
- Marco de Benitode Benito + Lupicinio
- Miguel MoscardóMoscardó Legal
Up and Coming
All Individuals profiles
Senior Statespeople
S Bernardo M Cremades Sanz-PastorB Cremades y Asociados | Arbitrators2025 | Senior Statespeople | 19 Years RankedBernardo Cremades Sanz-Pastor is a seasoned arbitrator whose expertise includes arbitrating on investment and banking matters. He has a strong grasp of ICSID arbitrations and remains a widely renowned figure in this space.
Band 1
1 Antonio HierroHierro Estudio Legal | Arbitrators2025 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedTop-ranked Antonio Hierro of Hierro Estudio Legal is notable for his experience in conducting commercial and investment arbitrations. His work frequently involves several jurisdictions.
1 Carlos González-BuenoGonzález-Bueno SLP | Arbitrators2025 | Band 1 | 16 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 AriasArias SLP | Arbitrators2025 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedDavid Arias holds an outstanding track record in both acting as arbitrator and serving as counsel in arbitrations involving multiple jurisdictions including in the USA, Latin America and Europe. Arias remains sought after for his strength as an arbitrator, handling cases under LCIA, ICC and PCA rules across Europe. He is particularly in demand for disputes in relation to Latin American-based projects.
1 José María Alonso PuigAlonso & Díez-Hochleitner Abogados | Arbitrators2025 | Band 1 | 19 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.
1 Patricia SaizSAIZ Arbitration | Arbitrators2025 | Band 1 | 4 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 Ignacio Díez-PicazoGarrigues | Arbitrators2025 | Band 2 | 4 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.
Band 3
3 Ernesto Benito SanchoRRBS Legal | Arbitrators2025 | Band 3 | 5 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 Javier Fernández-SamaniegoOsborne Clarke | Arbitrators2025 | Band 3 | 19 Years RankedJavier Fernández-Samaniego of Osborne Clarke advises on technology-focused mediation and international arbitration proceedings. He also acts as arbitrator, dividing his time between Madrid and Miami, where he heads the office.
Up and Coming
U Oliver CojoArias SLP | Arbitrators2025 | Up and Coming | 1 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.
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