Victor Mercedes
Watson Farley & Williams LLPWatson Farley & Williams LLP is predominantly instructed by banks, private equity funds, and family offices on civil and commercial matters such as joint venture, financing, and contractual disputes. The group’s expertise alongside its cross-border capabilities continue to attract new clients from a range of sectors such as banking and finance, aviation, and renewables. Heading up the dispute resolution practice is Victor Mercedes who is noted as ‘an exceptional professional with deep procedural knowledge and regulatory understanding.’ Mercedes has a breadth of experience including handling litigation, domestic and international arbitration, and compliance. Adrián Prados, who joined in October 2024 from Assempbcm, is another key practitioner in the group.
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‘The team stands out for its comprehensive knowledge of the subject.’
‘Victor Mercedes is an exceptional professional with deep procedural knowledge and regulatory understanding.’
Key clients
- Nauta Capital
- Caixabank
- Veolia
- Velto Renewables
- Damm
- Enel
- Malaysia Airlines
- Applus
- Albastar
Work highlights
- Advised Damm on disputes related to a joint venture transaction in its subsidiary Cacaolat with the food production group Idilia Foods
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Victor Mercedes