‘When we talk about maritime law in Spain, Jaime Albors is a clear reference. Hiring a matter with them is to ensure the best possible legal defense.’

‘The partners’ care is permanent and they always supervise the work of other lawyers in the firm very directly. You feel in the best and most expert hands.’

‘They do a simple and exhaustive follow-up of the cases, and act with a strong proximity with the client. Thus, the client can expect to have the ideal complement for an in-house legal department, since their involvement in the management of claims is total (the treatment is personalised).’

‘Albors Galiano Portales, as a firm, stand out for their specialisation in transportation, maritime and land. The best qualities that the team has are: Mr. Jaime Mateo as an expert litigation lawyer in the definition of litigation strategies. And Mr. Jaime Albors who stands out for his adaptability to the environment, being an English lawyer and a Spanish lawyer in insurance and international claims.’

‘Jaime Albors: Highly skilled and driven to provide the best possible service. Clear advice and communication.’

‘Our attorneys are Jaime Albors and Javier Portales. They are excellent professionals, knowledgeable about the law, easy to deal with, concerned about the issues they carry, always available, diligent in responding, winners, efficient. The biggest difference from competitors is that they know our company, they know the business we run, they know us personally, and they understand our needs. And they consider us to be a relevant client.’

‘Experienced team for handling maritime transport matters in an expedited and reassuring manner.’

‘Jaime Albors is an up-and-coming maritime lawyer acting in insurance matters. His advise is clear and quick, and he is available throughout the process and provides the necessary experience to go beyond the pure legal issues.’

‘Very good knowledge of the sector and the applicable legislation.’

‘Hannah de Bustos and Julio López Quiroga have a lot of prestige in the sector, an exceptional knowledge of the regulations of the practice of maritime law and international trade regulations.’

‘The team at Avante are all top shipping specialists who work as a flexible client facing team. They are, without doubt, one of the leading firms in Spain. They regularly become involved in Spain’s largest shipping casualties and litigation. Very much the go-to firm in Spain when the stakes are high.’

‘Antonio Quiros – His advice has been sound from the outset and he has pursued the litigation successfully, always one step ahead of the opposition. Without doubt he is one of the leading shipping specialists in Spain. He has been very ably assisted by Hannah de Bustos – a really thorough associate as well as Julio Lopez Quiroga – a very, very bright partner.’

‘The team is extraordinarily professional, with a deep knowledge of the areas and the jurisprudence to be applied in each case and an exceptional empathy with its clients, clearly understanding their needs and adapting in time, term and price to the reality of the company. The design of the legal strategy to follow and his ability to read and interpret the following steps is extraordinary.’

‘The seriousness and the high knowledge of maritime law, especially in the most complex matters. Antonio Quirós and Jacobo Tojeiro.’

‘Human quality, technical competence, pragmatic orientation and geographical distribution – such a confluence of attributes distinguishes San Simón & Duch from the other outstanding Spanish law firms at this intersection of maritime law, intermodal transport, international trade and insurance.’

‘They are proactive and have a “can do” attitude.’

‘Among the best in Spain for pure shipping matters, boutique firm San Simon & Duch regularly advises shipowners, shipyards, marine insurers and financial institutions on dry and wet shipping issues. The work areas also include international commerce, insurance and re-insurance. Located in all relevant places and with a highly speciialised team who knows the industry in depth. Very responsive and professional.’

‘Luis de San Simon is a living (and very active) legend. Through his involvement in major shipping incidents for decades (Prestige etc.) he has a profound and un-paralleled knowlegde in the industry. Very international approach. His son Diego de San Simón closely following. He is one of the rising stars. Very hands-on and practical.’

‘Very good responsiveness, hands-on, clear advice in often complex situations. Good value for money!’

‘The humane and professional treatment they provide is extraordinary. Its leader, Luis de San Simón, knows the market perfectly.’

’My go to firm for maritime and transport matters in Spain. They always try to be commercial in their approach and will not litigate matters that can easily be settled. On the other hand they are not afraid to litigate when the other side would be unreasonable and will stand their ground when it comes to this.’

‘I always work with Diego San Simon. He is very knowledgeble, commercial and overall a very skillful attorney. He will always go the extra mile for his clients.’

‘Anna Mestre – one of the outstanding lawyers not only in Spain but in Europe. Experienced, clever, thoughtful and a ferocious fighter for her client.’

‘Great experts in maritime law. A lot of experience in the sector. Knowledge of foreign languages. Quick to communicate with customers. Flexibility. I think that all this makes them a unique office and that is why it is a magnificent collaborator in Spain.’

‘Anna Mestre is a standout individual whom we have worked with for over 30 years . She is intellectually very capable and has a commercial approach and is also excellent with clients. Above all she is available 24/7 in case of need which really is a great plus for us and our clients.’

‘Anna Mestre – exceptional. One of the best Spanish shipping lawyers there is.’

‘In my opinion, Mestre Lawyers have the entire team a high knowledge not only of maritime law but also of the commercial part, of the practices and processes related to international shipping. This is crucial, not only to know the theory, but also to practice it.’’

‘I like to work with Mestre Abogados not only because their knowledge of maritime law is impressive but because of their reactivity. Also, their network of correspondents and experts is really impressive and helpful.’

‘Anna Mastre is very co-operative and supportive in all files which we work with them.’

‘Dynamic team, hard-working, extraordinary knowledge of the sector, highly recommended.’

‘Marie Rogers was extremely helpful despite the very short notices given, had a “straight to the point” approach and at all times was very professional in her comments & recommendations!’

‘Luis Alberto García has a high degree of expertise in maritime insurance, which means that we place our trust in him and follow his advice and advice blindly. He is very involved in the case in which he is working and not only exposes the problems that arise but also quickly provides solutions and advice on the best way to solve each specific question.’

‘Luis Alberto García is an enthusiastic professional who knows how to combine customer service and technical-legal limits.’

‘They have adapted to the new communications necessary for the new demands that clients require nowadays where it is necessary to attend the client with extreme reactivity.’

‘Olivia Delagrange is excellent, she understands our work ethic and team ethos, gets the job done and keeps everything simplistic! She doesn’t try and take over and involves you in every step of the matter that is being handled. Jose Pellicer is another excellent individual whose work ethic is superb, he is very committed and breaks complex issues down into manageable and easy to understand parts. His knowledge is brilliant and he understands the commercial side of claims.’

‘Olivia Delagrange and José Pellicer. Both are friendly, close and professional at the same time.’

‘Personalised attention, accessibility and commitment.’