Praised for its ‘client-centric vision’, Linklaters is a trusted adviser to blue-chip companies from the banking and finance, technology, and food and beverage sectors, among others, seeking assistance with complex, cross-border disputes. The team has considerable experience advising on high-profile litigation and arbitration, as well as alternative dispute resolution, related to obligations, contracts, and competition, as well as consumer claims, transactions, and criminal proceedings. The ’superb’ Borja Fernández de Troconiz co-leads the department alongside Alex Ferreres and is reputed for his expertise in banking litigation, commercial disputes, and insolvency-related cases. Ferreres stands out for his prowess when it comes to contractual liability claims, product liability disputes, and antitrust damages claims. The group also benefits from the aptitude of Carmen Gimeno, who concentrates on litigation and enforcement proceedings involving financial products, construction, and real estate.
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Testimonials
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- ‘This is a firm with a very client-centric vision and a high level of specialisation in matters related to the financial sector.’
- ‘Borja Fernández de Trocóniz is a superb lawyer with extensive experience in litigation related to the financial sector. He has a remarkable ability to understand business issues and effectively translate that understanding into legal arguments.’
- ‘The team stands out for its proximity to our company, involvement in business decisions, and risk analysis.’
- ‘The Linklaters team is very strong in simplifying and structuring legal concepts, risks, and decision-making, as well as in strategic thinking and client proximity.’
- ‘The dedication and involvement of the firm's senior partners and their attention to detail, anticipating and planning every step of the legal strategy in an exceptional way, differentiate the team.’
- ‘I would like to highlight the work of Alex Ferreres.’
Key clients
- Apple
- Nestlé
- BNPP
- Deoleo
- Citibank
- Enagás
- KKR
- CTG
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Alex Ferreres
Practice head
Borja Fernández de Trocóniz; Alex Ferreres
Other key lawyers
Carmen Gimeno