After five years as an associate at Estudio Legal (1987-1992), where he acquired experience in corporate, banking, capital markets and competition, he co-founded Araoz & Rueda in 1994. Since then, he has developed his practice advising in general corporate and commercial matters and, especially, in Mergers and Acquisitions and Capital Markets, where he has extensive experience. Furthermore, he regularly advises in litigation and restructuring/insolvency matters. 

Included in the list of "Best Lawyers in Spain" in the category of Corporate/M&A in the first (2008) and subsequent editions (2009 and 2010) of the prestigious legal directory Best Lawyers.

CORPORATE/M&A

Chambers Global Guide 2011, Recommended Individual in Corporate/M&A - "tier" 2 (of 5): Alejandro Fernández de Araoz is a corporate all-rounder rated by clients for his diligence and dynamic approach to problem solving. 

Chambers Europe Guide 2011, Recommended Individual in Private Equity - "tier" 3 (of 4): Alejandro Fernández de Araoz receives praise for his expertise and professionalism.

Chambers Europe Guide 2010, Recommended Individual in Private Equity - "tier" 3 (of 4) -: Alejandro Fernández de Araoz is present mainly on the M&A aspects of private equity work, and is lauded as "extremely focused and intelligent".

Chambers Global Guide 2010, Recommended Individual in Corporate/M&A - "tier" 2 (of 5) -: Alejandro Fernández de Araoz is respected by peers as "one of the best generalists in the market".

IFLR 1000 2010, Recommended Individual in Corporate/M&A, "tier" 3 (of 4): "Working with Araoz & Rueda was excellent. Alejandro Fernández de Araoz is bright. This is as good a firm as you can get in the local market."

Chambers Europe Guide 2009, Recommended Individual in Private Equity - "tier" 3 (of 4) -: Alejandro Fernández de Araoz is praised for his "strong negotiation skills and solid technical abilities".

He has been rated by Chambers Global Guide 2009 as a Recommended Individual in Corporate/M&A - “tier” 2 (of 4) - : Versatile lawyer Alejandro Fernández de Araoz is a “fantastic adviser for any corporate matter and is tough in negotiations”.

Chambers Global Guide 2008, Recommended Individual in Corporate/M&A -“tier” 2 (of 4) - and Private Equity/Venture Capital - “tier” 4 (of 4)-: “Alejandro Fernández de Araoz is “permanently focused on the clients’ best interests, provides a personalised service and ensures a fast response at all times.”.“Alejandro Fernández de Araoz is also an esteemed presence in private equity. He is highly esteemed from start to finish, and has a solid grasp of the sector”.

IFRL 1000 2008 Edition, Recommended Individual in Corporate/M&A: Alejandro Fernández de Araoz is described as "hard working with a good knowledge of the law, and a charming negotiator – very to the point".

Chambers Global Guide 2007, Recommended Individual in Corporate/M&A, “tier” 2 (of 4): “Alejandro Fernández de Araoz is a superb and vastly experienced M&A lawyer who is permanently focused on closing the deal”.

He has been cited by PLC Which Lawyer as a Recommended Individual in Corporate/M&A, Debt/Equity Capital Markets, Private Equity/Venture Capital in all editions since 2000 up to latest edition in 2011. 

In European Legal Experts he has been cited as a Recommended Individual in Corporate/M&A in all editions since 2000 up to latest edition in 2011.

DISPUTE RESOLUTION 

"Highly Recommended Individual" in Dispute Resolution, Chambers Global Guide 2011.

"Highly Recommended Individual" in Dispute Resolution, The Europe, Middle East & Africa Legal 500 2011.  

Chambers Europe Guide 2010, Recommended Individual in Dispute Resolution: Alejandro Fernández de Araoz is lauded by clients for his "talent at resolving complex problems, and in-depth knowledge of a number of areas of law".

The Europe, Middle East & Africa Legal 500 2010, Recommended Individual in Dispute Resoltuion: "Client-oriented Alejandro Fernández de Araoz is not only a natural team leader but also a skillful and capable litigator - the value he adds is truly remarkable."

Chambers Europe Guide 2009, Recommended Individual in Dispute Resolution: Peers recommend Alejandro Fernández de Araoz. Clients hail "his through preparation and impeccable manner when speaking in court".

The Europe, Middle East & Africa Legal 500 2009, Recommended Individual in Dispute Resolution: Alejandro Fernández de Araoz is one of corporate best-known litigators at Araoz & Rueda, collecting high praise for his strong experience in both international and domestic disputes.  

Recommended Individual in Dispute Resolution, Chambers Global Guide 2008: “Fernández de Araoz is a determined lawyer who never gives up”; "he gets deeply involved in every matter and is always willing to answer questions"; "a distinguised international Spanish arbitrator".

The Europe, Middle East & Africa Legal 500 2008 edition: At Araoz & Rueda Alejandro Fernández de Araoz has built impressive expertise as a corporate litigator.

In The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa he has been cited as a Recommended Individual  in Dispute Resolution in all editions since 2000 up to latest edition in 2011.  

In European Legal Experts he has been cited as a Recommended Individual in Dispute Resolution in all editions since 2000 up to latest edition in 2011.