Litigation: Highly Regarded | Europe

Araoz & Rueda is a well-respected boutique that often assists clients with commercial litigation or administrative proceedings, acting for both plaintiffs and defendants. The law firm advises on the termination of contracts and real estate disputes, in addition to bankruptcy-related litigation. It has further activity in disputes in the renewable energy sector.

Ayuela Jimenez Abogados is a pre-eminent boutique law firm that is particularly active in commercial litigation and arbitration proceedings. The practice covers a broad range of topics, including contractual disputes, injunction proceedings and enforcements. The law firm attracts clients from the life science, energy and construction sectors.

Eversheds Sutherland's noted litigation department is highly experienced in handling commercial disputes. The law firm draws strength from its strong global network. The team assists clients from a wide range of industries with disputes pertaining to contractual and regulatory matters, as well as criminal proceedings.

Bird & Bird boasts an experienced team that handles civil and commercial litigation for national and international companies before the courts. The firm's client base runs the gamut from the technology sector to real estate.

Ceca Magán Abogados continues to offer a strong practice advising clients on commercial litigation. The lawyers regularly assist with contractual disputes, damages claims and criminal proceedings for clients belonging to a range of sectors including real estate, construction and insurance. The lawyers are further experienced in handling unfair competition mandates as well as arbitration proceedings.

Ecija Abogados breaks into the rankings this year after eliciting significant praise from interviewees. The team is frequently sought out by household names in the banking and finance, retail and technology sectors to assist with commercial litigation. The department boasts extensive expertise in advising clients on damages claims, breach of contract and civil liability disputes. It is also well placed to represent clients in contentious bankruptcy proceedings.

Marimón Abogados continues in the rankings after receiving significant praise from the market. The team is frequently sought out by notable clients from the sport, energy and construction industries to assist with a wide range of commercial litigation. Its lawyers are well placed to represent clients in contractual disputes and damages claims, as well as financial disputes.

The litigation team at Cases & Lacambra regularly handles financial disputes, advising credit institutions on claims relating to complex financial derivatives as well as insolvency proceedings. The law firm also boasts expertise in commercial and employment disputes.

Dikei Abogados is a strong law firm that houses a sophisticated team with experience handling a wide range of commercial litigation. The team advises on litigation relating to breaches of supply contracts or other commercial contracts, boasting notable strength in media, broadcasting and transportation disputes. It is also well placed to assist clients with contentious inheritance proceedings.

Addleshaw Goddard has a team of experienced lawyers who handle commercial litigation mandates for domestic and international companies. The firm's client base spans the energy, sports, real estate and finance sectors.

Dentons houses a team of well-reputed lawyers handling a wide range of local and cross-border litigation proceedings. The team is frequently seen assisting clients with insolvency and restructuring litigation, as well as with disputes relating to construction issues.

GTA VILLAMAGNA houses a well-regarded litigation team active in the Spanish market. It is known for representing clients in civil and commercial contracting, property rights, construction and financial disputes.

Lener is recognised for its strong track record assisting clients with disputes arising out of construction contracts and distribution agreements, as well as shareholders' agreement issues. The firm also frequently represents clients in the financial services sector.

MA Abogados enjoys a strong reputation for representing national and international clients in high-stakes litigation. The team is further known for its hands-on approach and deep understanding of professional liability claims and disputes concerning the maritime space.

Pinsent Masons has a well-established team that handles a wide range of civil and commercial disputes. It offers experience handling infrastructure-related disputes, as well as extensive experience in public law litigation.

RocaJunyent houses a team of specialised lawyers able to skilfully represent clients in various commercial disputes. Its expertise includes claims relating to financial disputes, shareholder conflicts and construction matters, as well as sports law litigation.

SLJ Abogados is a known law firm in the Spanish market with a strong reputation for complex litigation. It is most notably active in post-M&A disputes and shareholder conflicts as well as assisting clients with real estate claims.

Giménez Torres Abogados has a dedicated team that is able to support a range of clients in various civil and commercial disputes. The law firm displays expertise supporting companies with product defects claims, as well as with conflicts arising within the tax and intellectual property space.

Simmons & Simmons displays notable strengths in the Spanish litigation market, advising a range of clients on contentious civil and commercial matters. These include disputes relating to contract terminations and non-contractual damages as well as insolvency proceedings.