Relaunched in May 2022, Arias SLP shines in litigation and arbitration matters at the domestic and international levels. Arbitration proceedings, most notably cross-border cases involving the construction and energy sectors, are a key strength for the department, which is led by David Arias, a reference in Spain for international arbitration and commercial litigation. Arbitrations concerning the engineering, construction, infrastructure and energy industries are a core area of focus for Luis Capiel, while Oliver Cojo has substantial experience acting as counsel, arbitrator and tribunal assistant in arbitrations across Europe, the Middle East and America.
Testimonials
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‘David Arias knows the field of his work incredibly well and Luis Capiel's work is impeccable, both in the development of the briefs and in the hearings. Precisely in the hearings, what stands out is how David Arias reads the development of the process and adjusts small nuances that are later noticed. They do it very well.’
‘Arias has a specialised team for the most complex arbitrations. Their abilities of exposition, conciseness, and clarity for the most complex matters are impressive.’
Key clients
- Aleática
- Pavilion Energy
Work highlights
- Acting as co-counsel for Pavilion Energy Spain in a USD 564 million arbitration administered by CIMA against a Spanish multinational energy utility in relation to a dispute arising from a deal on the transfer of an LNG portfolio and the supply of natural gas.