SPAIN Trends and Developments
Trends and Developments Contributed by: Pablo Silván and Fernando Manzanedo Ramón y Cajal Abogados, S.L.P.
Ramón y Cajal Abogados, S.L.P. is a prestigious Spanish law firm founded in 1986, with offices in Madrid and Barcelona. Known for its technical rig- our and personalised service, the firm advises major national and international clients across key practice areas including capital markets, corporate law, litiga- tion and arbitration, banking, and regulatory matters. It stands out for its partner-led approach, competitive pricing, and deep expertise in financial law, earning
consistent recognition from international directories. The firm maintains strategic alliances with foreign firms, allowing it to handle complex cross-border transactions and disputes while remaining proudly independent. The arbitration team is made up of six professionals and is involved in both commercial (do- mestic/international) and investment arbitration (cur- rently representing a foreign state in a mining arbitra- tion).
Authors
Pablo Silván is a partner at Ramón y Cajal Abogados with over 25 years of experience advising clients in regulated sectors such as energy, infrastructure, and telecommunications. He regularly
Fernando Manzanedo is a partner at Ramón y Cajal Abogados, leading the firm’s arbitration practice. A former state attorney, he has extensive
experience in civil, commercial, and administrative proceedings, including representation before major arbitral institutions. Prior to joining the firm, he served as corporate legal director at Bankia and held senior legal roles in the Spanish government. His expertise spans the financial disputes, infrastructure, energy, and construction sectors, making him a key figure in high-stakes arbitration and complex litigation in Spain and abroad.
represents parties in commercial and investment arbitration proceedings, including cases involving regulatory disputes. Silván holds a PhD in law from the University of Oviedo, where he authored a thesis titled “Regulatory Risk and Its Limits”, analysing the legal impact of regulatory changes on foreign investment and the mechanisms available for investor protection under national and international law.
Ramón y Cajal Abogados, S.L.P. C/Almagro 16 28010 Madrid Spain Tel: +34 9157 61900 Email: psilvan@ramoncajal.com Web: www.ramonycajalabogados.com/en
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