Hailed by a client as ‘the best litigation team on the market in Spain’, Garrigues stands out as a primary choice for clients seeking advice on some of the most complex disputes in Spain and internationally. The practice is well versed in representing leading corporates, investment funds, financial institutions, and high-net-worth individuals across various industries, including private equity, construction, energy, automotive, pharma, and technology. Leadership responsibilities are shared between Alberto Pimenta, the global head of the department; Antonio Entrena López-Peña, who is in charge of the civil and commercial litigation practice; and Francisco Serrano Osobliwa, who oversees the international arbitration and ADR sub-practice. Other key practitioners include Eduardo Santamaría Moral, recognised for his expertise in the private equity market and prowess in representing sports professionals and football clubs. Ana Garotte, praised for her ‘great mastery of civil, commercial, and procedural areas, including issues of complex financial contracts’ and Diego Vicente Pérez, an expert in civil and corporate litigation, are also noteworthy. Alejandro Huertas stands out for his excellence in all types of contentious and pre-litigation matters.

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Testimonials

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‘In addition to their skills and technical knowledge, the entire team demonstrates great dedication and, above all, a very high level of knowledge of the client and its activity, which gives it a clear competitive advantage over its competitors.'
‘An extraordinary team. The best in the market in litigation. It has a very powerful practice, with a specialist for each subject, always available and with very high-performance equipment. They excel in their ability to provide innovative solutions. They are a safe bet. The place to go when something important is at stake.'
‘Alejandro Huertas is the most dedicated and talented partner I have ever worked with. Alejandro has been working for us for nearly two years now on extremely complex and interrelated dispute resolution matters before numerous courts throughout Spain. Every matter that has been decided, has been decided in our favor. Alejandro's counsel has been invaluable in helping us navigate the judicial intricacies of a foreign legal system. Alejandro is a true advocate for our business and its principles - his advice has been spot on throughout a very difficult time period for us.'
‘Ana Garrote is a litigation partner who demonstrates great mastery of the civil, commercial and procedural areas, including issues of complex financial contracts, which allows her to direct with great poise and ease the judicial processes of these matters before the Courts. She also shows great involvement in matters relevant to clients and is always available to resolve queries and doubts that arise. ’
‘They understand the problem quickly, have a commercial vision and understand the impacts for the company in the event of obtaining an unfavourable ruling. They design a defence strategy together with the company, there is fluid and trustworthy communication. They quickly report any new developments in the case and constantly follow up. ’
‘I would highlight the partner Diego Vicente Pérez. They are a team with an exceptional technical level, which they combine with a commercial vision and mind. They are empathetic to their clients' problems and strive to add value and achieve more.'
‘The team stands out for its ability to focus and dissect the dispute. The team is capable of uniting professionals from other practices that also provide differential value. His work in the procedure, especially in the hearings, is very accurate and with a lot of dedication.’

Key clients

Correos
Mediapro
LafargeHolcim
Astrazeneca
ACS
Rolex
Iberdrola
Enagas
FCC
Melia Hotels International
Carrefour
Alcoa
Diana Capital
Deloitte
Gorbea
Emefin

Work highlights

Defends the Spanish public entity CORREOS against the highest amount claim for damages for breach of competition law currently discussed in Spain.
Defends ACS and ABERTIS in a claim regarding the R-3 and R-5 Spanish radial toll roads.
Defends the construction company Laffarge-Holcim in an investment arbitration under UNCITRAL rules against the Republic of Ecuador as a result of the latter's breach of the agreement for the reciprocal promotion and protection of investments signed between Spain and Ecuador in 1996.