The ‘excellent’ team at Bird & Bird has a balanced litigation and arbitration practice, particularly excelling in disputes related to contractual breaches, insolvency proceedings, unfair competition, illegal advertising, and banking matters. The team acts for clients from an array of sectors, encompassing IT, energy, aviation, biotechnology, real estate, and construction. Leading the practice is Pablo Berenguer, who has ’an outstanding performance in the courts’, and ‘is able to conduct the case with high-level legal arguments while combining technical aspects specific to the area in controversy’ . Also of note are commercial disputes expert Alfonso Carillo Cano; Ana Lois, noted for her capabilities in all types of judicial and arbitration proceedings; and the ’always available’ Sofia Manzanares, who is skilled in commercial and insolvency cases.
Testimonials
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‘I highlight the performance of the litigation partner Alfonso Carrillo Cano. Performs an exhaustive analysis of the issues, transfers them appropriately to the client, maintaining attentive and fluid communication. Proposes alternatives and solves problems, providing the peace of mind that the client requires. His good knowledge of law and practice provides him with resources to face the difficulties that a matter may encounter.’
‘Pablo Berenguer has an outstanding performance in the courts. He is able to conduct the case with high-level legal arguments while combining technical aspects specific to the area in controversy.’
‘An exceptional team. At the forefront in terms of innovative solutions and strategy approach in accordance what jurisprudence requires (vital in tech cases in Spain). It seems to me that Bird & Bird is one step ahead at a strategic level, which is decisive for what will come next.'
‘Pablo Berenguer, in addition to being a true strategist and a master of theoretical practice, is an honest lawyer with his clients and counterparties. His way of delving into the depths of a problem to make both parties satisfied and avoid conflicts in the room is worthy of recognition.’
‘Leading team in several areas, lots of experience and track record.'
‘Alfonso is an excellent lawyer, decisive and practical.’
‘The stand out associate is Sofía Manzanares. She mainly works with us and is always available. She does a great job.'
Key clients
- Bahía Fenicia Residencial, S.L.
- Fiduciam Nominees Limited
- Sidercom Inmobiliaria, S.L.U.
- Pontegadea España, S.L.U.
- Culmia
- AQ Acentor
- Allied Developments Limited
- Fonderie De Bretagne / Renault
- Viroque Mining, S.L.
- Westjet Airlines Ltd
- Free Morgan Foundation
- Biotech Nature, S.L.
- Island Green Power Spain Limited
- Neoelectra Energía, S.L.U.
- FMC Chemical S.R.L./B.V.
- Intercentros Ballesol, S.A.
- Movildata/Verizon
- Arcosphera, S.L.
- DZ Licores, S.L.U.
- Zenitram Investments SICAV
- Yoogen 1 LLP
Work highlights
- Advising NEOELECTRA ENERGÍA, S.L.U. on a dispute against GASELA gmbH in relation to a natural gas sale purchase agreement.
- Representing FMC CHEMICAL S.R.L./B.V. (as co-defendant) in a product liability litigation versus the Spanish company SESUR SEMILLA Y EXPORTACIÓN, S.L. related to the alleged damages (financial losses) caused by a phytosanitary product.
- Advising FIDUCIAM NOMINEES, a UK debt fund specialised in real estate bridge lending, on the recovery of a number of defaulted or near default transactions through foreclosures proceedings.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Pablo Berenguer