Dispute Resolution: Barcelona | Europe

Cuatrecasas is a powerhouse with a top-tier dispute resolution practice. The firm is well versed in assisting with the full gamut of pre-litigation, litigation and arbitration proceedings. It is also well reputed for its expertise in representing clients in criminal litigation, banking-related disputes and contentious matters relating to the hospitality, automotive and food and beverage sectors. The firm's lawyers regularly represent a catalogue of distinguished regional, national and multinational clients from the retail, insurance and energy industries.

Garrigues is a prominent Spanish firm with notable activity in the Catalan dispute resolution field. The firm represents significant local and international companies in white-collar crime, unfair competition and real estate litigation. It also acts in enforcement proceedings and negligence claims. Its lawyers are particularly active in disputes for clients in the energy, financial services and automotive sectors.

Uría Menéndez is a top-tier firm that offers a pre-eminent dispute resolution practice. The firm is highly active in contentious commercial mandates, advising a diverse group of distinguished clients including banks and e-commerce and pharmaceutical companies. Its lawyers also offer significant strength in public and corporate law issues, with further expertise in banking, competition and IP litigation, as well as international arbitration.

Baker McKenzie has a dispute resolution department experienced in handling contentious issues, including commercial, civil and criminal litigation. The firm represents local and international clientele, comprising significant companies in the food and beverage, technology and hospitality sectors. Its lawyers additionally boast long-standing involvement in cross-border disputes, including international arbitration proceedings.

Clifford Chance is a renowned international firm that is active in civil litigation and arbitration. The firm demonstrates exceptional prominence in IP-related disputes including patent infringement and related damages claims, and also notably assists with related criminal proceedings. Its lawyers are additionally involved in contentious mandates relating to unfair competition and advertising. The team's client roster includes noteworthy players from the pharmaceutical, telecommunications and cosmetics industries.

The disputes department at AUGUSTA ABODGADOS retains its ranking due to its well-recognised practice. The firm routinely acts as counsel in various contentious cases, encompassing breach of guarantees and contracts, antitrust conduct, shareholder disputes and commercial arbitration. Its lawyers also advise on European law issues related to consumer claims within the aeronautical industry and financial matters taken before European courts. The firm's client list spans players in the real estate, tourism and pharmaceutical markets.

Fieldfisher is a respected firm acting on various dispute resolution mandates and possessing significant experience in handling corporate and contractual liability, M&A, banking, real estate and distribution and franchising issues. The firm also assists with cross-border arbitration and litigation proceedings and has additional expertise in commercial contractual claims, often related to the energy, retail and hospitality industries.

Gómez-Acebo & Pombo offers a dynamic practice delivering in commercial and criminal arbitration and litigation proceedings. The firm advises on contentious contractual issues and IP-related mandates including trade mark infringement and subsequent litigation. Its lawyers are additionally well versed in unfair competition mandates, damages claims arising from antitrust conduct and anti-cartel investigations and fines. The team is capable of assisting both Spanish and multinational clients that often hail from the entertainment, pharmaceutical, retail and financial services industries.

Pérez-Llorca houses an established department that often advises on litigation with cross-border elements. The firm acts on contractual issues, product liability and conflicts with service providers. The team also enjoys a notable presence in the real estate and construction industries, as well as being active in the telecommunications, pharmaceutical and automotive industries.

AVQ LEGAL has a notable team that acts in civil and commercial litigation and arbitration. The firm is routinely retained by local corporations to handle claims relating to contracts and agreements, often before courts throughout Catalonia. Its lawyers offer additional experience in handling class action mandates.

Fils Legal is a Barcelona-based firm that retains particular market recognition. The firm regularly advises clients on corporate and M&A disputes as well as disputes arising from real estate transactions. The team advises clients from a range of sectors such as life sciences, real estate and hospitality.

PwC Tax & Legal's dispute resolution team retains its ranking due to its recognition in Barcelona. It is known for conflict checking and handling compliance matters.

AGM Abogados enters the rankings this year. The growing boutique law firm is adept at assisting international clients thanks to their global network and relationships with litigation experts.

Cases & Lacambra's dispute resolution team retains its ranking and recognition in this area. The team regularly advises clients from various sectors, like banking, finance and insurance. They often advise clients on damages claims, as well as loan recovery proceedings and contractual disputes.