Alberto Fortún > Cuatrecasas > Madrid, Spain > Lawyer Profile

Cuatrecasas
Almagro, 9.
28010 Madrid
Spain
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Position

Partner

Career

Alberto Fortún has represented private investors against public authorities, particularly in Africa and Latin America.

He is recognized nationally and internationally as a promoter of arbitration in Spain, and is an expert in resolving commercial disputes relating to energy projects, joint ventures, engineering and construction. He has participated in over 100 arbitrations and alternative dispute resolutions (including mediation, adjudication and dispute resolution boards).

He is a fellow and an approved trainer of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. He has acted as arbitrator at the LCIA, the Court of Arbitration of Madrid and the European Arbitration Association. He is a listed arbitrator in the ICDR roster of the AAA, in the Hispanic-Moroccan Court and the Dubai International Arbitration Center. He is a member of the LCIA, AIPN, ABA (International Law Section, international litigation and arbitration committees) and an affiliate member of the Inter–American Affairs Committee of the New York City Bar. He was foreign counsel to the US firm Fulbright & Jaworski in Houston (Texas) from 1999 to 2000.

He is also a member of Georgetown University’s European Law Advisory Board. He is an associate lecturer in the Master in International Law and Sports Law at the Instituto Superior de Derecho y Economía (ISDE), and he lectures on international conflicts management in the Corporate Diplomacy & Public Affairs Program at Schiller International University. He also lectures and organizes courses on international construction disputes. He regularly contributes to publications and collective works on arbitration.

Lawyer Rankings

Spain > Dispute resolution

Cuatrecasas has a sizeable litigation and arbitration practice, which is particularly noted for its proficiency in mandates concerning the infrastructure, construction, energy, banking, and insurance sectors. The firm, whose client base includes Spanish and international corporates, investors, and public entities, is singled out for its cross-border capabilities. The team is led by Madrid-based Alfonso Iglesia and Antonio Carreño from Barcelona. Other key members within the team include Alvaro Mendiola, who handles a range of judicial and arbitration proceedings, Alberto Fortún, an expert in cross-border disputes, and Alfonso Gómez-Acebo, a highly regarded arbitrator for private parties, states, and state-owned entities. The team also features active members César Rivera, Esther de Félix, and María Pérez, all of whom are skilled in commercial, corporate, and competition-related disputes.

Latin America: International firms > International arbitration

Cuatrecasas has a sizeable Latin America-focused international arbitration team, somewhat uniquely spread across its Madrid, Santiago, Mexico City, Bogota and Lima offices. Much of the practice centres on energy and infrastructure, including disputes connected to construction and project implementation. The firm is noted for both investment and commercial arbitrations. Among a series of notable engagements, it has represented major clients in claims against Latin American states, including acting for the international consortium awarded the concession agreement for the Lima Metro Line 2 project in its claims against the Republic of Peru for delays in the construction work. Alfonso Iglesia leads the international arbitration group and has an impressive record in Latin America cases, particularly in relation to construction and infrastructure matters. Santiago partner Cristián Conejero is another experienced international arbitration specialist with extensive experience in investment and commercial arbitration. Alberto Fortún and Manuel Franco are also key members of the team, along with Juan Manuel Rey in Santiago, Mexico City-based René Irra and Bogota’s Alberto Zuleta. Named individuals are based in Madrid unless stated otherwise.