The dispute resolution team at Hogan Lovells Spain is ‘capable of leading multiple litigation matters, both in Spain and in other jurisdictions'. Multijurisdictional disputes are inherent to the practice, as it strategically leverages the extensive network of 45 offices; the team is particularly skilled in investment arbitrations involving nation-states, with a particular emphasis on corporate, construction, and engineering disputes. Gonzalo Ardila leads the practice and serves as a key point of contact for clients from the energy, infrastructure, banking, and retail sectors seeking assistance with commercial litigation. Other noteworthy practitioners include corporate litigation specialist Jon Aurrekoetxea and Silvia Martínez, whose practice focuses on construction and engineering disputes. Also of note is Margarita Morales, a ’great expert in sophisticated litigation mainly in the insurance and construction sectors'.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘For our company, Hogan Lovells lawyers stand out both for their experience, skills and for their closeness, attention, speed and effectiveness of response.’

  • ‘We are working with Gonzalo Ardila and Silvia Martínez. They stand out for their extensive experience, closeness, attention, speed and effectiveness of response. Working with them is a pleasure. ’

  • ‘The HL Madrid Litigation team has a perfect balance of young lawyers and senior partners that allows them to correctly allocate resources.'

  • ‘Jon Aurrekoetxea: Very professional and hardworking. Great knowledge of the issues. Very good technically. ’

  • ‘HL has a team that knows the industry of the clients they work for. They are always available and add value to the topics. They have a good balance between lawyers and, in addition, the profile of their professionals is very diverse which enriches the advice they provide. ’

  • ‘One of the lawyers who leads the team is Margarita Morales. She is a spectacular trialist who acts strategically before the Courts with very good results. She is always available and knows the client's business perfectly. She controls matters but does not get lost in the details. For me she is one of the firm's key lawyers in Spain. ’

  • ‘Hogan Lovells is a top-level law firm, capable of leading multiple litigation matters both in Spain and in other jurisdictions. In particular, I would highlight Margarita Morales. She is a great expert in sophisticated litigation mainly in insurance and construction matters.'

  • ‘Margarita Morales combines great technical knowledge with a very high level of availability and client service. She has a great business vision and makes an effort to understand our industry in depth before advising us, which results in a completely tailored service. Her availability and speed of response are very notable. ’

Key clients

  • Wizink Bank, S.A.
  • J&J Group
  • AXA
  • ALLIANZ GLOBAL CORPORATE & SPECIALTY A.G. SUCURSAL EN ESPAÑA

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Gonzalo Ardila

Other key lawyers

Silvia Martínez, Jon Aurrekoetxea, Eugenio Vázquez, Margarita Morales