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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Senior Statespeople

  1. Bernardo M Cremades Sanz-Pastor
    Bernardo M Cremades Sanz-Pastor B Cremades y Asociados19 Years Ranked
  2. Juan Fernández-ArmestoArmesto & Asociados
2

Band 2

  1. Ignacio Díez-Picazo Garrigues4 Years Ranked
  2. Jesús AlmogueraJ Almoguera Abogados
  3. Manuel ContheManuel Conthe
  4. María José MenéndezMenendez Arias Arbitration
  5. Miguel VirgósVirgós Arbitration
  6. Pilar Perales ViscasillasUniversidad Carlos III Madrid
  7. Victor Bonnin ReynesVB Arbitration
3

Band 3

  1. Ernesto Benito Sancho
    Ernesto Benito Sancho RRBS Legal5 Years Ranked
  2. Javier Fernández-Samaniego
    Javier Fernández-Samaniego Osborne Clarke19 Years Ranked
  3. David J. A. CairnsInt Arb Arbitrators & Mediators
  4. Marco de Benitode Benito + Lupicinio
  5. Miguel MoscardóMoscardó Legal

All Individuals profiles

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Senior Statespeople

  1. Bernardo M Cremades Sanz-Pastor
    S
    Bernardo M Cremades Sanz-Pastor
    B Cremades y Asociados
    B Cremades y Asociados | Arbitrators
    2025 | Senior Statespeople | 19 Years Ranked

    Bernardo 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.

  2. Juan Fernández-Armesto
    Armesto & Asociados | Arbitrators
    2025 | Senior Statespeople
1

Band 1

  1. Antonio Hierro
    1
    Antonio Hierro
    Hierro Estudio Legal | Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 1 | 19 Years Ranked

    Top-ranked Antonio Hierro of Hierro Estudio Legal is notable for his experience in conducting commercial and investment arbitrations. His work frequently involves several jurisdictions.

  2. Carlos González-Bueno
    1
    Carlos González-Bueno
    González-Bueno SLP
    González-Bueno SLP | Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 1 | 16 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.

  3. David Arias
    1
    David Arias
    Arias SLP
    Arias SLP | Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 1 | 19 Years Ranked

    David 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.

  4. José María Alonso Puig
    1
    José María Alonso Puig
    Alonso & Díez-Hochleitner Abogados
    Alonso & Díez-Hochleitner Abogados | Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 1 | 19 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.

  5. 1
    Patricia Saiz
    SAIZ Arbitration | Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 1 | 4 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.

  6. Clifford Hendel
    Hendel IDR | Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 1
  7. Deva Villanúa
    Devarb | Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 1
  8. José Antonio Caínzos
    José Antonio Caínzos LDR | Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 1
2

Band 2

  1. 2
    Ignacio Díez-Picazo
    Garrigues | Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 2 | 4 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.

  2. Jesús Almoguera
    J Almoguera Abogados | Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 2
  3. Manuel Conthe
    Manuel Conthe | Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 2
  4. María José Menéndez
    Menendez Arias Arbitration | Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 2
  5. Miguel Virgós
    Virgós Arbitration | Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 2
  6. Pilar Perales Viscasillas
    Universidad Carlos III Madrid | Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 2
  7. Victor Bonnin Reynes
    VB Arbitration | Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 2
3

Band 3

  1. Ernesto Benito Sancho
    3
    Ernesto Benito Sancho
    RRBS Legal | Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 3 | 5 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. Javier Fernández-Samaniego
    3
    Javier Fernández-Samaniego
    Osborne Clarke | Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 3 | 19 Years Ranked

    Javier 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.

  3. David J. A. Cairns
    Int Arb Arbitrators & Mediators | Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 3
  4. Marco de Benito
    de Benito + Lupicinio | Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 3
  5. Miguel Moscardó
    Moscardó Legal | Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 3
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Up and Coming

  1. Oliver Cojo
    U
    Oliver Cojo
    Arias SLP
    Arias SLP | Arbitrators
    2025 | Up and Coming | 1 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.

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