I practise as a barrister at 4-5 Gray’s Inn Square chambers with a focus on international arbitration and commercial litigation involving Latin American, the EU, Asia and Middle East jurisdictions. I advise companies, corporate groups, entities and governments on complex, high-value disputes, particularly those governed by English law with cross-border dimensions.

Additionally, I have practised law since 2007, initially as a judge and Abogado in Spain, and as a barrister in England and Wales since 2022, bringing a unique perspective to cases involving civil and common law. My work spans investment treaty disputes and arbitration proceedings under ICSID, LCIA, ICC, SIAC, DIAC and UNCITRAL rules, among others, as well as court-related matters such as anti-suit injunctions or world freezing orders.

I am regularly instructed to act in arbitrations seated in London, the EU or Asia, often involving Latin American parties or enforcement against sovereign assets. Fluent in both English and Spanish, I provide seamless bilingual representation and strategic litigation advice to clients navigating multi-jurisdictional risk.

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What sort of work do I do?

I usually advise and represent clients in high-value commercial, maritime, and investment arbitration disputes, often with a cross-border or sovereign dimension. My work spans arbitrations seated in London and other international hubs under ICC, LCIA, ICSID, SIAC, DIAC, and UNCITRAL rules, among others.

In the commercial sphere, I am instructed in contractual disputes involving M&A transactions, joint ventures, agency and distribution agreements, and infrastructure development. I act for clients in sectors such as logistics, energy, commodities, and construction, where international enforcement and interim relief are often critical.

In maritime matters, I handle charterparty disputes, enforcement of ship-related awards, and claims involving international trade and carriage of goods by sea. My bilingual advocacy and experience in both common and civil law systems enable me to serve clients from Latin America, Spain, and beyond.

I also maintain a strong investment arbitration practice, advising states and investors in disputes concerning expropriation, denial of justice, and regulatory frustration. These matters often involve sovereign immunity, political risk, and enforcement strategy, areas in which my background as a former judge proves particularly valuable.

Who do I work for?

My clients include foreign investors, sovereign states, multinational corporations, companies and sometimes private individuals facing complex international disputes. I advise those seeking redress for breach of investment treaties, enforcement of arbitral awards, or resisting jurisdiction in English courts due to foreign law issues or sovereign immunity.

I also assist individuals and companies involved with Spanish-speaking countries requiring bilingual advocacy and strategic representation in the English legal or civil law systems. I am regularly instructed by international law firms, litigation funders, and corporate clients operating in sectors such as energy, infrastructure, commodities and shipping.

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