While best known for bankruptcy work, Del Castillo y Castro Abogados also advises clients from the energy, manufacturing and -particularly- financial sectors on arbitration proceedings involving agreement breaches and payment claims. Fernando del Castillo leads the firm's arbitral caseload, advising and representing domestic and foreign clients in proceedings involving civil, commercial, construction and insurance law. Ana Laura Elizalde offers key associate support, handling ICC commercial arbitration related to recognising and enforcing arbitral awards.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Fernando del Castillo has led and developed a very solid law firm in restructuring and insolvency. The firm is a leader in diversity and offers quality services and results. Very knowledgeable in all aspects of litigation, they always approach matters with the aim of reaching solutions.’

  • ‘Fernando del Castillo is a rock star who leads this solid group of professionals. His experience in complex litigation and specifically in concurso mercantil, makes him a reference in the market. He led the litigation practice at a major full-service firm before setting up his own firm; he is ethical, direct and objective.

  • 'Alfonso Castro is a practical lawyer who complements the firm in his knowledge of corporate M&A and cross-border transactions.'

  • 'The firm has a pool of experienced associates and is very responsive. In particular, Gabriela Meza and Ana Laura Elizalde are a pleasure to work with.’

Key clients

  • Acciona Ingeniería Industrial
  • Banco Invex
  • Grupo Calidra
  • Tesla
  • Grupo Vasconia

Practice head

Fernando del Castillo

Other key lawyers

Ana Laura Elizalde; Gabriela Meza