Carmen Alonso
Baker McKenzieBaker McKenzie excels in a wide range of business litigation cases, including contractual, civil, bankruptcy, criminal, and corporate conflicts. The team is also skilled in the arbitration space, frequently appearing before ICSID and other arbitral institutions; investment protection and commercial arbitrations are among its key strengths. Its diverse client roster comprises Spanish and international corporates, investment funds, banks, and other financial institutions. Madrid-based Antonio Morales, who often acts for entities from the energy, banking, aerospace, and infrastructure industries, jointly leads the practice with Marc Prat in Barcelona and David Velazquez, who joined from Cuatrecasas in March 2023. They are supported by newly promoted partner Carmen Alonso and Marta Flores, the latter of whom is singled out for her ‘closeness to the client, her empathy, knowledge of the subject and commitment'.
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‘Good teamwork. A large team of people with different skills focused on the common goal. A common objective that is always shared and the same as the client.’
‘An exceptional transmission of information to the client. Very high capacity for expression and translation of legal matter to the real and concrete case. Marc Prat and Enrique Silvente are recommended.'
‘Marc Prat is very helpful, makes sure whatever is needed for the case is done. They follow up and make the client feel matters are being taken care of as they should.’
‘Marc Prat: his experience in court and his professionalism mean that whenever we handle a matter with him we feel in the best hands. In addition to having provided great results for the company, Marc is always willing to collaborate and help in whatever is necessary, giving us his opinion/recommendation very sincerely and directly. With him we have the feeling that the barrier between external lawyer/client is very thin, which helps us feel more accompanied in any situation, no matter how complex it may be, as well as in decision making.'
‘The Baker team has always been very attentive to our needs, and the reference partners were always present at the meetings.'
‘The team was super dedicated, hardworking and meticulous.’
‘Carmen Alonso is an extraordinary partner; she stands out for her client service and technical knowledge.’
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Antonio Morales, Marc Prat, David Velázquez