With cross-border capabilities and expertise in commercial litigation, international arbitration, and investigations, to name a few, the dispute resolution team at Clifford Chance has amassed an extensive client roster consisting of notable names across a wide range of industry sectors including energy, sports, and banking and finance. The team is headed by Fernando Irurzun who stands out for having ‘an outstanding command of procedural law.’ His former position as Deputy Director-General for Litigation Affairs make him a go-to practitioner for domestic and cross-border litigation. On the arbitration front, Ignacio Diaz is the main contact in the practice due to his extensive experience acting before the ICC, ICSID, and UNCITRAL while Fernando Giménez-Alvear specialises in handling disputes related to insurance, agency agreements, and M&A transactions.
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Testimonials
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‘Iñigo Villoria has demonstrated a great knowledge of procedural matters and coordinates well with his associate Laura del Campo. He compares very well with other firms in the sense that he is personally responsible for the case and present in all conversations. You have the peace of mind that you receive the necessary attention on a permanent basis.’
‘I think they combine being profoundly knowledgeable, diligent, coordinated with each other and meeting deadlines and commitments very well.’
‘The team stands out for their high involvement in each matter, their deep specialisation in intellectual and industrial property, and sector specialisation. They produce well-planned and executed litigation strategies.’
‘Clifford Chance has great technical and communication skills, professional cordiality, and are open to new approaches. Josep Montefusco stands out in particular.’
‘Clifford Chance Madrid is a solid firm, with extensive resources and a strong position in the market.’
‘Fernando Irurzun has an outstanding command of procedural law, is a great strategist, and always offers very feasible solutions and alternatives despite the circumstances being very complicated.’
‘Fernando exhibits extraordinary professional competence, closeness and empathy with the client, and receptivity to working together with in-house lawyers. He is always seeking maximum coordination and always keeps in-house lawyers informed of the status of the procedures entrusted to them.’
‘Fernando Irurzun, Eduardo Hermandez, Elias Soria, and Ignacio Diaz are extraordinary professionals and their dedication to the client is remarkable, giving their total availability to the client at all times.’
Key clients
- A22 Sports Management
- Aalberts Ibérica
- Airbus Group
- Aleática
- Ariana Management Corporation
- Athletic Club
- Banesco Holding Latinoamérica
- Banco Santander
- BDO Auditores
- Comap
Work highlights
Advising PV Hardware Solutions on a series of disputes worth €23M due to allegations of numerous contractual breaches related to the development and construction of solar photovoltaic projects.
Advising Torre Caleido on a dispute amounting circa €25M related to the settlement of a construction contract.
Advising Interior Services Group on a dispute about the construction of two data centres in Spain worth €209M.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Fernando Irurzun
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Fernando Giménez-Alvear
Practice head
Fernando Irurzun
Other key lawyers
Ignacio Díaz; Fernando Giménez-Alvear; Elías Soria; Laura García-Valdecasas