RocaJunyent completed its merger with DJV Abogados in June 2024 which has bolstered the group’s real estate and banking litigation capabilities which complements its existing offering which includes assistance with domestic and cross-border arbitration, litigation, and mediation. ‘Expert in litigation and arbitration,’ Marlen Estévez has particular strengths in the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgements and arbitral award, although she is also adept in non-contentious advisory. Madrid-based Estévez co-heads the team alongside Gonzalo Serrano, who is based in the Barcelona office, and he has extensive experience leading on real estate litigation and unfair competition matters.
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‘Marlen Estevez has expertise in her field and customer service. She undoubtedly stands out from her competitors.’
‘The dispute resolution department at RocaJunyent in Madrid has been exceptional. The ability to understand, analyse, present alternatives and strategies, build trust, and analyse risks has been incredible.’
‘Marlen Estévez Sanz and Borja Díaz-Puertollano have demonstrated a level of availability and easy access that is rarely found in large law firms. The brilliance of their approach and their overall analytical capacity for the cases that have been put to them has been exceptional.’
‘Compared to other firms, RJ always finds an optimal response and an adequate perspective on which to defend client interests, whether they are in a dominant position or not. They also know how to identify whether it is better to establish a negotiation or litigate in each case, always prioritising the client's benefit.’
‘When it comes to litigation, their excellence in the knowledge and practice of law is very evident, we only have to refer to the results obtained. And when it comes to negotiating with the opposing party, they know how to perfectly identify when they are in a dominant position and when they are not, establishing the best solution in each case. We cannot be more grateful for Gonzalo Serrano Fenollosa's work, treatment, and results obtained.’
‘RocaJunyent is the best partner for procedural disputes and arbitration. They have a great team of professionals led by Marlen Estevez. They are fast and they know the business and sector or which is key, especially for in out-of-court negotiations. They stand out from the rest of the offices.’
Key clients
- Asociación de Clubes de Baloncesto
- Basket Zaragoza 2002 S.A.D.
- Casademont
- Cryptodata Group
- Sociedad de Gestión de Activos Procedentes de la Reestructuración Bancaria S.A.
- Gases Oxinorte I.A.E.
- Abanca Corporación Bancaria S.A.
- Moventas Inc.
- Acumen Gestión, S.L.U.
- Poet Items, S.L.U.
Work highlights
Advised a subsidiary of the CryptoDATA Group on a dispute for breach of contract and competition law actions against IRTA and DORNA regarding the 2024 MotoGP season.
Advised Basket Zaragoza 2002, S.A.D. on an international contract dispute involving the unilateral termination of a player's contract to join an NCAA team, addressing both civil and competition law complexities.
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Practice head
Marlen Estévez; Gonzalo Serrano
Other key lawyers
Borja Díaz-Puertollano; Alberto Sambade