The ‘completely client-oriented’ litigation team at Ramón y Cajal Abogados excels in all types of national and international disputes. The group handles contentious matters related to the construction, infrastructure, energy, finance, and real estate sectors, acting for a diverse client roster that includes some of the largest Spanish corporates and financial institutions. Post-M&A disputes are a particular strength of the team, as is representation in arbitration proceedings before the main international arbitration courts. Madrid-based Ramón Fernández-Aceytuno and Luis Briones in Barcelona co-lead the team; Fernández-Aceytuno focuses on business restructuring processes and is highly sought out by large companies and financial institutions in pre-insolvency and insolvency proceedings, while Briones has a track record of representing defendants in judicial and arbitration cases involving civil and commercial law. The ‘outstanding’ Fernando Tallón and Fernando Manzanedo are also part of the core team.
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‘The Ramón y Cajal team stands out for its high degree of professionalism, perfection of its work and optimal advice.’
‘Ramón Fernández-Aceytuno is a great professional who knows how to understand the client's needs and offers completely adapted and effective advice.'
‘Closeness and flexibility in its adaptation to the client's needs.'
‘Ramón y Cajal has an outstanding dispute resolution department. In recent years they have become a benchmark in the sector of banking disputes and large claims.’
‘The team is completely client-oriented and perfectly aligned with the needs of the matters.’
‘I would highlight the specialisation and knowledge of the sector. Likewise, they demonstrate great dedication to each matter. They are very detailed and demanding on a technical level. ’
‘The team is exceptional, there is a distribution of tasks, coordination and respect among them that results in fluid and motivating work.'
‘What makes them stand out is that they have outstanding technical preparation, their relationship with the client is close and they know how to transmit ideas, concepts and needs in an understandable, close and immediate way. Fernando Tallón and Víctor Rodríguez de Vera are outstanding.’
Key clients
- Banco Santander, S.A.
- Caixabank, S.A.
- Gesternova. S.A.
- Abanca Corporacion Bancaria, S.A.
- Fundación Real Maestranza De Caballería De Sevilla
- Deutsche Bank, S.A.
- Ortiz Construcciones Y Proyectos, S.A.
- Unicaja Banco, S.A.
- Redexis, S.A.
- Kutxabank, S.A.
- Bankinter, S.A.
- Carmila España, S.L.
- Sociedad De Gestión De Activos Procedentes De La Reestructuración Bancaria, S.A. (Sareb)
- Borges International Group
- Renta 4 Banco, S.A.
- Ortiz Construcciones S.A. Y Tecnología De La Construcción Y Obras Públicas S.A. (Tecopsa)
- Epsilon Hotels, S.L. (Grupo Hotusa)
- Galena Hotels, S.L.U. (Grupo Hotusa)
- Singular Bank, S.A.U.
Work highlights
- Representing Kutxabank in a preliminary ruling made to the Court of Justice of the European Union.
- Representing Ortiz Construcciones and Tecopsa in a judicial proceeding in relation to a corporate conflict between some of its shareholders.
- Successfully represented Sociedad de Gestión de Activos Procedentes de la Reestructuración Bancaria S.A. in proceedings against Dulcinea.
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Ramón Fernández-Aceytuno, Luis Briones