The dispute resolution practice at Gómez-Acebo & Pombo is a solid choice for companies from the energy, financial services, and construction sectors, among others, seeking assistance with complex litigation and arbitration proceedings. The team handles a wide variety of matters, both domestically and internationally, including commercial, corporate, and insolvency litigation, as well as investment arbitration and enforcement proceedings. Highly respected litigator Rafael Murillo, who joined from Freshfields in January 2026, is now leading the practice. Inés Vázquez stands out for her breadth of expertise, spanning civil and commercial litigation, as well as national, cross-border, and investment arbitration. Rodrigo López is the main point of contact for insolvency-related litigation, while Irene Arévalo is a go-to for commercial and restructuring-related disputes. On the energy and infrastructure fronts, Luis García del Río and Almudena Larrañaga are the names to note. Other key practitioners include Luis López Alonso and Inés Puig-Samper Naranjo. Eduardo Villellas, formerly of Deloitte, joined the team in December 2025.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Client management, and in particular the relationship with in-house counsel, is highly professional and empathetic, prioritising technical aspects over budgetary ones.’
- ‘Rodrigo López, Ruth Ereño, Inés Puig-Samper, and Víctor Lana make up a highly coordinated and efficient team. They make the difficult seem easy. They are very meticulous in their analysis and constantly seek alternative solutions to any adversity. They demonstrate attentiveness to the client's opinion and complete empathy for the client's perspective.’
- ‘Rodrigo López's team is undoubtedly the best in this area; they've handled some of the most important cases in recent years. Rodrigo is an excellent lawyer.’
- ‘Availability, in-depth work, and craft are their main differentiators.’
- ‘The dispute resolution team has proven to be energetic, flexible, and highly creative. They are especially good at addressing complex issues from the very beginning.’
- ‘I would highlight their ability to develop strategies in the early stages of a dispute that later prove to be very successful. They treat each case as their own, with great energy and efficiency.’
- ‘Luis López Alonso is energetic, creative, and a very well-rounded lawyer. He has an excellent overall view of matters and an outstanding ability to design strategies. He is a reliable asset in both litigation and arbitration, and you can be certain that he will be fully engaged from the outset.’
- ‘Personal attention and excellent legal analysis.’
Key clients
- DCM Energy & Co. Solar 1
- KS Invest GmbH
- TLS Invest GmbH
- SAPEC, S.A.
- European Solar Farms
- TP Ferro Concesionaria, S.A.
- Virtón S.A.
- Cabify
- Taconic Capital Advisor
- King Street Capital Management
- Strategic Value Partners
- Attestor Capital
- Celsa
- Group Griñó
- Naturgy
- Iveco
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
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Luis López Alonso
Practice head
Inés Vázquez; Rodrigo López; Irene Arévalo
Other key lawyers
Luis García del Río; Almudena Larrañaga; Luis López Alonso; Inés Puig-Samper; Víctor Lana; Ruth Ereño; Eduardo Villellas