Dispute Resolution
Global Guide 2024 : Spain
Band 2
Contact number
+34 91 590 7500Chambers Review
Clifford Chance has a renowned disputes team with international reach that offers high-quality representation in both litigation and arbitration matters, frequently handling major proceedings under ICC rules or those of key Spanish arbitral institutions. The law firm advises on commercial arbitration relating to construction contracts, shareholder disputes and energy sector supply agreements. The team represents a number of auditing companies in complex litigation proceedings, including professional liability cases, with its practice extending to financial, antitrust and real estate disputes. Its clients further benefit from the firm's experience in insurance disputes.
Work Highlights
- Clifford Chance represented Athletic Club, Fútbol Club Barcelona and Real Madrid Club de Fútbol in two complaints brought against LaLiga, challenging several resolutions passed by its general assembly.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Clifford Chance are always supporting and guiding us in all the aspects and angles of the relevant cases."
"They are capable of putting themselves in the shoes of the client."
"Clifford Chance are always supporting and guiding us in all the aspects and angles of the relevant cases."
"They are capable of putting themselves in the shoes of the client."
Notable Practitioners
Ignacio Díaz advances in the rankings as a result of strong market support. He regularly assists with corporate disputes and international investment arbitration proceedings. He has additional activity in litigation arising from real estate and energy issues.
"Ignacio provides effective monitoring and communication."
"He stays on top of issues and does a good job."
Fernando Irurzun rises a tier as a result of a strong market endorsement. He regularly handles disputes for clients from a variety of sectors, ranging from real estate arbitration to sports litigation.
"Fernando Irurzun is technical and responsive."
Iñigo Villoria is a seasoned litigator for corporate insolvency proceedings. His clients hail from the banking, finance and real estate sectors.
"Iñigo is very thorough and reliable."
Fernando Giménez-Alvear assists with tackling complex commercial disputes including those arising from competition, insurance and property matters.
"Fernando has an understanding of the issue and the ability to adapt to customers' requirements."