
With expertise in both litigation and arbitration, Watson Farley & Williams LLP is sought after by notable businesses from the banking and finance, food and beverage, and aviation sectors. The group is well placed to handle disputes arising from transactions, contracts, and construction projects, as well as insolvency, real estate developments, and corporate conflicts. Victor Mercedes heads up the team and stands out for his breadth of practice, which spans civil, commercial, and corporate litigation, alongside domestic and international arbitration, white-collar crime litigation, and insolvency-related litigation.
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Key clients
- Nauta Capital
- Caixabank
- Veolia
- Velto Renewables
- Damm
- Enel
- Malaysia Airlines
- Applus
- Albastar
Work highlights
Advised Damm Group on the dispute aspects related to the joint venture transaction concerning its subsidiary Cacaolat with Idilia Foods.
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Victor Mercedes
