The dispute resolution practice at Herbert Smith Freehills LLP has an extensive offering which includes arbitration, litigation, and alternative conflict resolution methods both domestically and internationally. The group has particular expertise in the energy, infrastructure, and financial services sectors and continues to attract new clients. Heading up the team is Eduardo Soler Tappa who specialises in energy litigation, arbitration, and regulatory advisory. He has experience acting before the ICSID, ICC Singapore, and Stockholm Chamber. On the cross-border front, Paulino Fajardo is the main contact in the department and regularly handles international disputes related to aviation and aerospace, reinsurance, and infrastructure. Javier De Carvajal concentrates on pre-contentious and contentious issues including arbitration and insolvency proceedings.

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  • ‘Excellent from a technical point of view. They are very available and committed to the client.’

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Key clients

  • China Triumph International Engineering Co.
  • Oaktree Capital Management
  • Avatel Telecom
  • Momentum Real Estate
  • Clarion Partner Europe
  • HDI Global, Spanish branch
  • Barclays Bank
  • Engie España
  • Banco Santander
  • Banco de Sabadell

Work highlights

  • Representing HDI Global in a cover dispute brought by Telefónica on behalf of its former branch “Terra” under the Securities extension of its D&O policy.

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Eduardo Soler Tappa

Other key lawyers

Paulino Fajardo, Javier de Carvajal