Pérez-Llorca has a market-leading dispute resolution practice that spans all areas of litigation across a range of industries, including banking, construction, infrastructure, and energy. The group also excels in arbitration matters, frequently representing clients before ICSID, ICDR, CCI, and other international and local institutions. Félix J Montero leads the group, boasting considerable expertise in a myriad of contentious proceedings, including corporate and public law disputes. Key members include Guillermina Ester, an expert in pre-litigious and litigation matters who has recently been advising on the economic disruptions caused by the pandemic in lease contracts; Juan Rodríguez Cárcamo, who specialises in mandates involving the banking industry; Beatriz García, who focuses her practice on claims for damages related to competition law infringements; and Fernando Bedoya, who is skilled in civil and commercial claims. Noteworthy contributions also come from Ignacio Santabaya, a key point of contact for matters related to civil, insolvency, and administrative issues.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Factors such as professionalism, work, monitoring of topics, collaborative spirit and communication.’

  • ‘The collaborative spirit and professionalism with which they approach matters sets the firm apart. In particular, Guillermina Ester is outstandingly involved in the issues, considering all their essential aspects.’

  • ‘Consolidated team, with great experience and diversity of capabilities.’

  • ‘Beatriz García is one of the best litigation lawyers in Spain right now.’

  • ‘What we value most as clients is the closeness or proximity with the lawyer who will handle the matter.’

  • ‘Ignacio Santabaya is characterised by his vocation for global vision and analysis of the issues that arise, being interested in correctly measuring the possible consequences and anticipating the reactions of the parties involved. He is especially meticulous in his work and skilled in negotiations.'

Key clients

  • Técnicas Reunidas
  • Vannin Capital PCC
  • Aldesa
  • Indra
  • Gonvarri
  • Telefónica
  • Rotschild
  • MAN Group
  • Calidad Pascual
  • Aena

Work highlights

  • Advised MAN on all the proceedings initiated by truck purchasers claiming damages allegedly arising from anti-competitive practices.
  • Acted for Calidad Pascual in one of the largest antitrust cases in Spain, representing the client in the follow-on civil litigation in relation to the Spanish milk cartel.
  • Advised Técnicas Reunidas on an ICC arbitration relating to the expansion and modernisation works of an oil refinery.

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Félix J Montero

Other key lawyers

Juan Manuel Rodríguez Cárcamo, Guillermina Ester, Beatriz García, Fernando Bedoya, Ignacio Santabaya, Laura Ruiz, Arancha Barandiarán