Ramón y Cajal Abogados‘ dispute resolution practice is well equipped to handle banking, commercial, and antitrust litigation, as well as commercial and investment treaty arbitration proceedings. Its broad expertise continues to attract new clients to its roster, which comprises notable companies from the banking and finance, energy, and technology sectors, among others. Insolvency proceedings specialist Ramón Fernández-Aceytuno co-heads the department alongside Luis Briones, who has considerable experience representing clients before administrative entities in arbitration proceedings, including the CIMA and TAB. Other key practitioners include Fernando Manzanedo, who is skilled in civil, commercial, and contentious-administrative cases, and civil litigation expert Carmen Fernández-Hontoria. Fernando Tallón is no longer at the firm.
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- ‘We have been very satisfied with the professionalism of their lawyers and their attention to detail and client service.’
- ‘I would highlight Fernando Manzanedo's maturity and professional experience, which provides great security and peace of mind.’
- ‘Highly professional team. Very competitive quality and price. Excellent customer service.’
- ‘Most of their professionals come from the judiciary, public prosecutor's office, or state legal services; this is a significant advantage for the firm. Highly qualified professionals.’
- ‘A key strength is their client-focused approach and easy access to the teams, including the lead partner.’
- ‘The team, in addition to having extensive knowledge of the client's business and great procedural expertise in very complex matters, is always available, and they are attentive to any news that may affect our sector.’
Key clients
- Banco Santander
- Caixabank
- Gesternova
- MOEVE
- Abanca Corporacion Bancaria
- ING
- Unicaja Banco
- Redexis
- BankInter
- Carmila España
- Borges International Group
- Sociedad de Gestión de Activos Procedentes de la Reestructuración Bancaria
Work highlights
Representing Banco Santander in a wide range of high-stakes civil proceedings, including digital fraud, mortgage cost claims, failed real estate projects, financial derivatives, and revolving credit litigation.
Representing MOEVE in the ‘Petroleras’ antitrust litigation case, defending against damage claims arising from CNMC and CNC sanctioning decisions.
Advised Carmila on a legal action involving 14 foreclosure proceedings against a major retail chain.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Ramón Fernández-Aceytuno; Luis Briones
Other key lawyers
Fernando Manzanedo; Carmen Fernández-Hontoria