With a robust dispute resolution offering — encompassing civil, commercial, and criminal litigation, as well as contentious-administrative litigation and arbitration proceedings — Addleshaw Goddard is recognised by clients for its ‘extensive experience’ in the field. Its broad practice and cross-border capabilities enable the group to advise clients from a wide variety of sectors, including energy, sports, and banking and finance, to name a few. The team is spearheaded by Alfredo Guerrero, who stands out for his experience acting before the Supreme Court and the ECJ in financial disputes, clawback actions, and contractual disputes. On the civil and criminal proceedings fronts, José Carlos Fraga is a key point of contact, while Laura Padilla focuses on insolvency-related litigation and arbitration.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team has extensive experience and a close relationship with the client. They take a very practical approach to their advice.’
- ‘Full availability, extensive experience. I would like to highlight Alfredo Guerrero.’
- ‘It is an extraordinary team that is always available and provides us with the utmost assurance in a jurisdiction we are unfamiliar with, offering us guarantees that our cases are in the best hands they could be in Spain. ’
- ‘Alfredo Guerrero is one of the best lawyers we have ever worked with and whom we trust completely. He is always available and proactive, always seeking the best solutions to the difficulties we encounter.’
- ‘José Carlos Fraga stands out for his sympathy and total availability.’
- ‘The team stands out for its knowledge of the legislation and jurisprudence at any given time.’
- ‘The team fosters absolute trust, and its strengths include risk management, proactivity, and availability.’
- ‘A multidisciplinary team specialising in dispute resolution, offering personalised customer service. They have access to external experts or consultants when needed and stay up-to-date with the latest regulations.’
Key clients
- EDP Group
- Teras Capital
- Valencia Club de Fútbol, S.A.D.
- Novo Banco
- Merit Group
- Capza
- Santa Lucía, S.A.
- Landwich Capital, S.L.
- IMF Smart Education
- Colliers International Spain
- Meriton Holdings
- Page Group
- Kronos Investment Group
- Moira Capital Partners
- Callfer, S.A.
- Ritmo Capital Lux SV S.A.R.L.
- Avance Hogar
Work highlights
Representing several EDP Group companies in contentious-administrative proceedings before the Audiencia Nacional challenging CNMC decisions which confirm that the clients cannot be considered beneficiaries of legal exemptions.
Advising Valencia Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. on a series of claims brought by several associations of minority shareholders of the Club against Valencia City Council and the client, in relation to the City Council's decisions to modify the territorial action plan approved for the construction of the new Mestalla football stadium.
Representing Novo Banco in a damages claim in which it is alleged that the client failed to comply with its obligation to claim on behalf of Gentility for coverage under a certain insurance policy.
Practice head
Alfredo Guerrero
Other key lawyers
José Carlos Fraga; Laura Padilla