With cross-border capabilities and expertise in commercial litigation, international arbitration, and investigations, to name a few, the dispute resolution team at Clifford Chance has amassed an extensive client roster consisting of notable names across a wide range of industry sectors including energy, sports, and banking and finance. The team is headed by Fernando Irurzun who stands out for having ‘an outstanding command of procedural law.’ His former position as Deputy Director-General for Litigation Affairs make him a go-to practitioner for domestic and cross-border litigation. On the arbitration front, Ignacio Diaz is the main contact in the practice due to his extensive experience acting before the ICC, ICSID, and UNCITRAL while Fernando Giménez-Alvear specialises in handling disputes related to insurance, agency agreements, and M&A transactions.
Testimonials
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‘Iñigo Villoria has demonstrated a great knowledge of procedural matters and coordinates well with his associate Laura del Campo. He compares very well with other firms in the sense that he is personally responsible for the case and present in all conversations. You have the peace of mind that you receive the necessary attention on a permanent basis.’
‘I think they combine being profoundly knowledgeable, diligent, coordinated with each other and meeting deadlines and commitments very well.’
Key clients
- A22 Sports Management
- Aalberts Ibérica
Work highlights
- Advising PV Hardware Solutions on a series of disputes worth €23M due to allegations of numerous contractual breaches related to the development and construction of solar photovoltaic projects.
- Advising Torre Caleido on a dispute amounting circa €25M related to the settlement of a construction contract.