Specialising in complex litigation, CMS Albiñana y Suárez de Lezo‘s dispute resolution group is sought out by notable companies from the banking and finance, telecoms, and energy sectors for assistance with high-value mandates. The team showcases a strong track record in handling disputes arising from real estate, transactions, and antitrust, as well as IT and insurance issues, and it has considerable experience acting before judicial bodies such as the Spanish High Court and commercial courts. Luis Javier Vidal spearheads the department and concentrates on civil, commercial, and banking litigation, while Salvio Codes specialises in pre-litigation advice, contractual disputes, and corporate litigation. The practice also benefits from the aptitude of telecoms expert Jorge Sánchez and insurance authority Antonio Fernández de Hoyos.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team stands out for its optimal use of technology, enabling them to handle a high volume of disputes efficiently and without errors. Furthermore, their data reporting is highly concise, allowing management to quickly understand the status of each case.’
- ‘The team not only prepares each case with technical rigour, but also dedicates time to explaining the strategic and legal implications, ensuring that in-house counsel understands the context and available options. This close collaboration and transparency build trust and facilitate decision-making.’
- ‘The added value that makes the firm's lawyers stand out is their combination of technical excellence and approachability. They don't just provide legal answers; they understand the business and adapt their recommendations to our strategic needs. This clearly differentiates them from other competitors, who are sometimes more rigid or less focused on practical solutions.’
Key clients
- Caixabank
- BBVA
- Telefónica
- DIGI
- Inmobiliaria Espacio
Work highlights
Represented CaixaBank in court proceedings initiated to challenge the Spanish Data Protection Authority’s decision imposing a fine and the obligation to adapt their internal procedures and protocols in order to be completely compliant with the decision handed down.
Advised DIGI on a preliminary injunction filed by La Liga related to the identification of DIGI’s clients' IPs purportedly infringing TV broadcasting rights belonging to La Liga.
Represented Telefónica in litigation proceedings initiated by Vodafone in order to claim damages due to Telefónica’s alleged antitrust infringement following two resolutions adopted by the Spanish Competition Authorities within the framework of the Oversight Procedure of the Telefónica/DTS economic concentration.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Luis Javier Vidal
Other key lawyers
Salvio Codes; Jorge Sánchez; Antonio Fernández de Hoyos; Álvaro Feu; Gonzaga Guerrero; Nicolás González