Litigation

We act in defence of our clients’ interests, providing legal advice in pre-insolvency stages, analysing the convenience of initiating judicial proceedings and preparing the judicial strategy to follow should the exercise of judicial actions be necessary. 

We also act as legal counsel, both for plaintiffs and defendants, in all sorts of civil and corporate and commercial proceedings relating to companies and corporate and commercial contracting, representing our clients before courts of all levels: Constitutional Court, Supreme Court, Superior Court, National Courts and Trial Courts. 

Equally, we advise our clients in the avoidance and/or solution of conflicts, assisting them in the possible negotiations which may be necessary, as well as in the eventual adoption of transactional agreements. 

Contact partner: Iñigo Rodríguez-Sastre 

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Recomendations in legal directories: 

"Recommended firm" in Dispute Resolution: Clients say that the firm´s "commitment and in-depth study of cases make them one of the most recommendable in Spain." Disputes practice is headed by Clifford Hendel and the "client-oriented" Alejandro Fernández de Araoz, who is "not only a natural team leader but also a skillful and capable litigator - the value he adds is truly remarkable." 
– THE EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA LEGAL 500 2010 EDITION – 

"Recommended firm" in Dispute Resolution: Litigation/Arbitration. This mid-sized firm has a strong dispute resolution practice. Alejandro Fernández de Araoz combines his litigation skills with his great cross-practice knowledge, and is lauded by clients for his "talent at resolving complext problems, and in-depth knowledge of a number of areas of law". Clifford Hendel usually acts as both counsel and arbitrator at a number of domestic and international courts. – CHAMBERS & PARTNERS GLOBAL GUIDE 2010 EDITION – 

"Recommended firm" in Dispute Resolution: Litigation/Arbitration. Peers recommend Alejandro Fernández de Araoz at Araoz & Rueda. Clients hail “his through preparation and impeccable manner when speaking in court.” Clifford Hendel has been included in this edition in the list of “Most in demand arbitrators”. Clifford Hendel: he is North American and thus a frequent choice as arbitrator in hearing featuring a Spanish party and requiring a non-Spaniard referee. – CHAMBERS & PARTNERS EUROPE GUIDE 2009 EDITION –

Clifford Hendel and Alejandro Fernández de Araoz are corporate Araoz & Rueda’s best-known litigators, collecting high praise for their strong experience in both international and domestic disputes. – THE EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA LEGAL 500 2009 EDITION –

Araoz & Rueda successfully represents clients in court. “Fernández de Araoz is a determined lawyer who never gives up”, remarked clients; “he gets deeply involved in every matter and is always willing to answer questions.” “A distinguished international Spanish arbitrator”. – CHAMBERS & PARTNERS EUROPE GUIDE 2008 EDITION –

At Araoz & Rueda, Alejandro Fernández de Araoz has built impressive expertise as a corporate litigator. – THE EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA LEGAL 500 2008 EDITION –

Araoz & Rueda has been expanding its dispute resolution practice in recent years winning a very good reputation. Alejandro Fernández de Araoz and Clifford Hendel boasts extensive expertise in both international and domestic disputes. – THE EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA LEGAL 500 2007 EDITION –

“Recommended firm” in Dispute Resolution / Arbitration. – PLC WHICH LAWYER? 2007, 2008 AND 2009 EDITIONS –

“Recommended firm” in Dispute Resolution/ Arbitration. Clifford Hendel and Alejandro Fernández de Araoz are the firm’s best-known litigators. – THE EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA LEGAL 500 2006 EDITION –