Skilled in disputes involving civil, commercial, criminal, administrative, labour, and insolvency law, the group at Ius+Aequitas Trial Lawyers is a key point of contact for clients from a range of sectors, including healthcare, banking, sports, real estate, technology, and commerce. It is well versed at resolving disputes both in the courts and tribunals in Spain and abroad, including complex arbitration and mediation proceedings. Commended by a client as ‘very detailed, serious, strategic, and intelligent', Eliseo M. Martínez chairs the practice, leveraging his 20 years of experience as a litigator and arbitrator. Carlos López-Mélida has ’great ability to delve into topics and look at every detail of the matter‘ and serves as a key contact for commercial and IP-related disputes. Also of note is Tomás Villatoro, who heads the civil litigation and ADR practice, and has a track record of dealing with bankruptcy cases, both as administrator and mediator.
Testimonials
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'Eliseo Martínez and Tomás Villatoro stand out. They are an excellent team, and I believe they are the best in Spain, with extensive knowledge of law and client service. Their work methodology is very good and efficient, prioritising the client's interests.'
'Tomás Villatoro is a very expert lawyer, with great knowledge of legal processes.'
Key clients
- Dentix Group
- OCU – Organización de Consumidores y Usuarios
Work highlights
- Appointed as the sole bankruptcy administrator of Dentix Group, handling of the sale of the group to Advent International and the labour force adjustment plan (ERE) of 4500 employees.
- Appointed as an insolvency administrator of Natural Mining Resources, one of the main Spanish business conglomerates still active in the coal and clay mining industry.