Baker McKenzie's dispute resolution practice has an extensive offering which includes contractual, corporate, civil, bankruptcy, and criminal litigation, as well as corporate conflict resolution, restructuring and insolvency disputes, and arbitration. With a breadth of capabilities both domestically and internationally, the team has amassed an impressive client roster of businesses from a range of sectors including energy, banking, and construction. Co-leading the practice are infrastructure and energy specialist Antonio Morales and real estate, construction, and M&A dispute expert Marc Prat. The department also benefits from the expertise of Carmen Alonso who focuses on commercial and civil litigation. David Velazquez notably departed the firm in December 2023.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Responsiveness, industry knowledge, challenges and business model differentiate the team from others.’

  • ‘They are excellent professionals and go far beyond the legal part in their advice - they adapt to working together with other offices and it has been an exemplary experience. I have never had a similar experience elsewhere, it has been incredible.’

  • ‘You can feel the level of their professionalism and it is another level.’

  • ‘ The collaboration is perfect and the office adapts to the client's needs.’

  • ‘The lawyers have to have a lot of experience in very complex lawsuits. Carmen Alonso in particular transmits security and confidence and defends the client's interests very well. In addition, she explains everything very clearly.’

  • ‘Professional and well-resourced team that provides reasonable solutions.’

  • ‘The team stand out for their speed of responses and the detailed explanation of the proposed solutions.’

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Antonio Morales, Marc Prat

Other key lawyers

Carmen Alonso