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.

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.

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.

Ecija Abogados break 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 joins the rankings for the first time this year after eliciting 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.