Ramón Fernández-Aceytuno > Ramón y Cajal Abogados > Madrid, Spain > Lawyer Profile

Ramón y Cajal Abogados
CALLE ALMAGRO 16-18
28010 MADRID
Spain

Work Department

Litigation, insolvency and arbitration.

Position

Partner.

Career

Ramon joined Ramón y Cajal in 1999. He is currently Partner of the Litigation Department and he is very active in different practice areas such as the civil and commercial law, arbitration and insolvency. Within the different sectors of activity which brings together the most of his work are, among others, telecommunications, aerospace and construction, providing advice to major multinational companies with interests in Spain, dedicated to each of those sectors. In the field of insolvency law, Ramón acts as insolvency receiver and also provides ongoing advice to the company itself in competition or significant creditors seeking to defend their interests in the process through specific measures. Ramon is also involved in matters pertaining to civil and commercial procedural law. In this regard include its dedication to challenging issues on social agreements, directors’ liability actions, procedures related to banking contracts (swaps, structured bonds, etc) and in general all those which have a direct or indirect relationship with the corporate law. As regards arbitration, Ramón acts as counsel at all National Arbitration Courts and in the International Chambers of Commerce (ICC). In addition, acts as an arbitrator for the Superior Council of Chambers of Commerce. He teaches at the Universidad Pontificia de Comillas (ICADE) and he is also professor of bankruptcy law with in Universidad Rey Juan Carlos and Universidad Nebrija.

Languages

Spanish and English.

Memberships

  • Foundation for Law and Business Research (Fundación para la Investigación sobre el Derecho y la Empresa-FIDE).
  • INSOL EUROPE (transnational insolvency law).
  • Spanish Arbitration Club (Club Español de Arbitraje).

Education

  • Degree in Law from the Universidad Complutense of Madrid.
  • Master’s Degree in Business Law from the Universidad de Nebrija.
  • Various specialist courses in Insolvency Law and Arbitration.

Personal

Teaching: Ramón regularly teaches at the Universidad Pontificia de Comillas (ICADE). At such university he gives classes on the Master’s Degree in Business Law and on the Master’s Degree in Admission to the Bar, teaching the subject of Insolvency Law, and is a member of the evaluation panels. He is a member of the teaching faculty of the I Master’s Degree in Business Restructuring organised by the Madrid Bar Association. He also gives classes at other universities such as the Universidad Nebrija and the Universidad de Navarra.

Lawyer Rankings

Spain > Dispute resolution

(Leading individuals)

Ramón Fernández-Aceytuno  – Ramón y Cajal Abogados

The ‘completely client-oriented‘ litigation team at Ramón y Cajal Abogados excels in all types of national and international disputes. The group handles contentious matters related to the construction, infrastructure, energy, finance, and real estate sectors, acting for a diverse client roster that includes some of the largest Spanish corporates and financial institutions. Post-M&A disputes are a particular strength of the team, as is representation in arbitration proceedings before the main international arbitration courts. Madrid-based Ramón Fernández-Aceytuno and Luis Briones in Barcelona co-lead the team; Fernández-Aceytuno focuses on business restructuring processes and is highly sought out by large companies and financial institutions in pre-insolvency and insolvency proceedings, while Briones has a track record of representing defendants in judicial and arbitration cases involving civil and commercial law. The ‘outstandingFernando Tallón and Fernando Manzanedo are also part of the core team.

Spain > Restructuring and insolvency

Ramón y Cajal Abogados regularly advises on group restructurings, creditor rights, board liability issues, debt refinancings, acquisition of business units, and bankruptcies. Its client roster includes corporates and financial institutions from a range of industries, including energy, real estate, and pharmaceuticals. Among recent team developments, Javier Menchén left the firm in March 2023; Amado Giménez, who takes the lead in restructuring matters, is now overseeing the team alongside Ramón Fernández-Aceytuno, responsible for the insolvency side of the practice. Carmen Fernández-Hontoria is also recommended by clients for her proficiency in restructuring and insolvency mandates.