Ramón y Cajal Abogados‘ dispute resolution practice is well equipped to handle banking, commercial, and antitrust litigation, as well as commercial and investment treaty arbitration proceedings. Its broad expertise continues to attract new clients to its roster, which comprises notable companies from the banking and finance, energy, and technology sectors, among others. Insolvency proceedings specialist Ramón Fernández-Aceytuno co-heads the department alongside Luis Briones, who has considerable experience representing clients before administrative entities in arbitration proceedings, including the CIMA and TAB. Other key practitioners include Fernando Manzanedo, who is skilled in civil, commercial, and contentious-administrative cases, and civil litigation expert Carmen Fernández-Hontoria. Fernando Tallón is no longer at the firm.
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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.
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‘We have been very satisfied with the professionalism of their lawyers and their attention to detail and client service.’
‘I would highlight Fernando Manzanedo's maturity and professional experience, which provides great security and peace of mind.’
‘Highly professional team. Very competitive quality and price. Excellent customer service.’
‘Most of their professionals come from the judiciary, public prosecutor's office, or state legal services; this is a significant advantage for the firm. Highly qualified professionals.’
‘A key strength is their client-focused approach and easy access to the teams, including the lead partner.’
‘The team, in addition to having extensive knowledge of the client's business and great procedural expertise in very complex matters, is always available, and they are attentive to any news that may affect our sector.’
Key clients
- Banco Santander Caixabank Gesternova MOEVE Abanca Corporacion Bancaria ING Unicaja Banco Redexis BankInter Carmila España Borges International Group Sociedad de Gestión de Activos Procedentes de la Reestructuración Bancaria 4Finance Spain Financial Services, S.A.U. Compañía de Distribucion Integral Logista Northland Power
Work highlights
Representing Banco Santander in a wide range of high-stakes civil proceedings, including digital fraud, mortgage cost claims, failed real estate projects, financial derivatives, and revolving credit litigation.