Íñigo Rodríguez-Sastre-Nueva
Íñigo Rodríguez-Sastre-Nueva
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Defense & Aerospace

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Madrid


Íñigo Rodríguez-Sastre is a Partner at Andersen, as well as head of the Arbitration Law department and member of the Board of Directors of Andersen Tax & Legal Iberia S.L.P. 

He previously worked at Clifford Chance and Baker & McKenzie.

Iñigo specializes in Civil, Corporate Law and Litigation, having participated in litigation proceedings before ordinary courts, as well as in domestic and international arbitration proceedings.

Iñigo is the author of numerous publications and he is also a regular speaker at seminars. He is a Professor of Litigation and Arbitration Law at the Universidad Carlos III and the Instituto de Empresa in Madrid. Furthermore, he often participates in conferences on Litigation and Arbitration Law organized by the Fundación de Investigación Derecho y Empresa in Madrid.

Iñigo is the founder and partner of companies such as Fleet Street, a legal translation company, Icar Aeroyas, dedicated to aviation works, and Earthunited, an international platform of aid to the most deprived groups.

Education

  • Degree in Law, Universidad Complutense de Madrid.
  • Master in Law, Instituto de Empresa, IE.

Academia and business

  • Madrid Bar Association, ICAM.

Languages

  • Spanish
  • English
  • French

Related publications

Andersen chooses José Vicente Morote as Managing Partner of the firm in Iberia Morote assumes the highest responsibility of the Firm alone for a four-year term, during which he will serve as Managing Partner and Chairman of the Board of Directors | The General Partners' Meeting also agreed to renew the members of the Board of Directors for the 2024-2028 period READ MORE >>
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Guillermo Muñoz-Alonso joins Andersen as Partner in the Banking & Finance practice area Banking and Finance This incorporation represents a strong boost for the Banking and Finance practice, which is particularly relevant in the market READ MORE >>
Andersen has appointed Íñigo Zumalabe and Ramón Portela as partners in the areas of M&A and Tax Tax, Corporate and M&A These appointments will strengthen the firm's private equity and international tax areas READ MORE >>
Andersen continues to grow, surpassing the 40 million mark in 2022, 23.6% more than the previous year The workforce has grown by 16.6% to 358 by the end of 2022 READ MORE >>
Litigation & Arbitration | Post M&A Disputes and Current Challenges Litigation and Arbitration Andersen's Arbitration and Litigation team analyses issues related to disputes in post-M&A transactions, what the causes of disputes may be, what the jurisdiction of the ordinary courts is, and whether arbitration is better in such situations. READ MORE >>
Chambers Global 2023 recommends Andersen in the areas of Dispute Resolution, Corporate and M&A and International Law Firm in Cuba Corporate and M&A, Energy & Natural Resources, Cuban Desk, Litigation and Arbitration, Banking and Finance The guide highlights Andersen in the areas of Dispute Resolution, Corporate and M&A and in General Business Law as an International Firm in Cuba READ MORE >>
Andersen opens office in Malaga to reinforce its presence in southern Spain The Firm, which already has locations in Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, and Lisbon, adds a new location in Spain, where it is developing a strong growth strategy. José Miguel Soriano will head the new office, with the arrival of Fernando Taboada, a specialist in Public Law and Urban Planning. READ MORE >>
America’s Cup appoints Andersen as the exclusive Spanish legal services provider for the 37th edition, to be held in Barcelona in 2024 Tax, Corporate and M&A, Sports • Andersen is already working with the organising team in all areas of law to support the development and success of this major sporting event • Emirates Team New Zealand, the team in charge of organising the next edition of the race, appoints Andersen in the tender to lead the legal advice among the main law firms in Spain READ MORE >>
Andersen joins Federico Belausteguigoitia as a Partner in the Energy M&A team Energy & Natural Resources, Corporate and M&A This new incorporation is a further step in the firm's commitment to improve the specialization of its services in the energy sector READ MORE >>
Five years of Andersen The Managing Partners of the Firm in Iberia, José Vicente Morote and Iñigo Rodriguez-Sastre, explain in an interview with Iberian Lawyer the challenges overcome during these years to achieve the growth objectives set, both in terms of people, business and culture READ MORE >>
Andersen incorporates Carmen March as Partner to reinforce the Corporate and M&A practice in the Valencia office Corporate and M&A • Carmen March, who joins the firm from Broseta, has more than 30 years of experience and is a lawyer with a strong reputation in the M&A area • This new incorporation is part of Andersen's commitment to consolidate the Valencia office as the leading legal services firm in the Valencia Region READ MORE >>
The impact of sanctions adopted for the war against Ukraine and the expected increase in arbitrations Litigation and Arbitration Overview of the sanctions in place to date, potential impact on the business of companies and some guidance in relation to the management and resolution of disputes arising from the imposition of such sanctions READ MORE >>
Andersen inaugurates its new headquarters in Valencia in its bid to position itself as the leading law firm in the Valencia region •José Vicente Morote: "The Valencian Community is a land that perfectly represents Andersen's values" •The firm has tripled its parameters in five years, from a budget of 13 million in 2017 to more than 40 million by the end of 2022 READ MORE >>
Andersen incorporates Óscar Arredondo as Partner to strengthen the Litigation practice in Barcelona Litigation and Arbitration This new addition is a further step in Andersen's commitment to the development, at the highest level, of its law firm in Catalonia READ MORE >>
Measures carried out by the Algerian State and their impact on diplomatic relations with Spain Litigation and Arbitration On June 8th, the Algerian government announced the immediate suspension of the Treaty of friendship, good neighborliness and cooperation between the Kingdom of Spain and the Democratic Republic of Algeria. The following is an analysis of how this decision affects companies that have commercial relations with Algeria and Spanish companies with investments in the Algerian state READ MORE >>
Andersen incorporates Germán Martínez as Partner in the Employment department Employment Andersen has incorporated Germán Martínez as a Partner in the Employment area, reinforcing the capabilities of this department in the Madrid office READ MORE >>
Andersen incorporates Carmen Mozún as Partner in the Energy area Corporate and M&A, Energy & Natural Resources Andersen has hired Carmen Mozún as Partner for the Energy area, where she will advise on corporate transactions related to this sector READ MORE >>
Interview with the Managing Partners of Andersen in Spain, José Vicente Morote and Íñigo Rodríguez-Sastre in El Confidencial The Managing Partners of Andersen in Spain analyse their first year at the helm of the firm in an interview with El Confidencial, in which they highlight the growth of the firm in Spain, which has tripled in size in five years, the international expansion, the professionalisation of the firm and the cohesion of the team. READ MORE >>
Andersen strengthens its position in Chambers with eight departments and 15 leading professionals in the Chambers Europe 2022 ranking Culture and Entertainment, Environment, Sustainability and ESG, Litigation and Arbitration, Employment, Banking and Finance, Tax, Corporate and M&A, Urban planning, Public and Regulatory, Restructuring and Special Situations The 2021 edition of Chambers & Partners highlights the firm in the areas of Corporate/M&A, Dispute Resolution, Employment and Tax and, for the first time, Public Law, Planning, Corporate Compliance and Environment READ MORE >>
Andersen climbs the rankings of Chambers Global 2022 Corporate and M&A, Cuban Desk, Litigation and Arbitration The international guide highlights the areas of Dispute Resolution and Corporate / M&A and includes for the first time in the ranking Ignacio Aparicio in Corporate/M&A, who also repeats as Foreign Expert in Cuba, Miguel Prado in Financial Regulation and Luis Cortezo in Dispute Resolution, an area in which Íñigo Rodríguez-Sastre and Elena Sevila are again recognised READ MORE >>
Chambers and Partners 2022 Litigation Guide: Spain Litigation and Arbitration Chambers and Partners publishes its new Litigation Guide for the year 2022, which includes a section on litigation practice in Spain, developed by the firm's team READ MORE >>
Andersen Incorporates CHR Legal to Expand Capabilities in Barcelona Andersen welcomes an additional team in Barcelona with the incorporation of CHR Legal, a multidisciplinary firm that expands the firm's capabilities in tax, corporate and litigation. With this incorporation, four partners join the firm, including founders José María Cusí, María Jesús Hernández and Juan Roda, as well as José Ignacio Parellada, a partner in the […] READ MORE >>
Cybersecurity: new paradigm in the world of arbitration Litigation and Arbitration, LegalTech y NewLaw The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the digitalization and remote processing of arbitration proceedings, Vicente Moret, Íñigo Rodríguez-Sastre and Elena Sevila analyze in Wolters Kluwer the new regulations and protocols in this new context READ MORE >>
Andersen incorporates DA Lawyers Andersen in Spain takes another step forward in its expansion as the firm reaches an agreement with DA Lawyers, bolstering its capabilities and team in the Madrid office as the firm strategically plans for significant growth over the next several years. The transaction reinforces Andersen’s areas of specialization, emphasizing the departments of M&A, litigation, labor, […] READ MORE >>
Andersen strengthens its Legaltech area with the incorporation of a team led by Carlos Rodríguez Sau LegalTech y NewLaw The integration of a team of four professionals from CSV Consulting strengthens the firm's commitment to technological legal advice. READ MORE >>
Chambers Europe 2021: Andersen strengthens its position with new top professionals in international directory ranking Corporate and M&A, Litigation and Arbitration, Employment, Tax The 2021 edition of Chambers & Partners recognises the firm in Dispute Resolution, Corporate/M&A, Employment and Tax and highlights for the first time Carlos Peña in Planning, Javier Bustillo in Venture Capital and Elena Sevila in Dispute Resolution READ MORE >>
Present and future relations between Spain and Venezuela: fundamental keys to understanding the investment and taxation map between the two countries Tax, Litigation and Arbitration Andersen in Spain and LEGA, Andersen Global's partner firm in Venezuela, are organising the event with experts from both firms to analyse the most relevant aspects of the main investment agreements between the two countries READ MORE >>
Chambers & Partners highlights Andersen’s Dispute Resolution and Corporate M&A practice areas in the ranking Chambers Global 2021 Corporate and M&A, Cuban Desk, Litigation and Arbitration The editorial highlights the areas of Dispute Resolution and Corporate / M&A and includes in the ranking Ignacio Aparicio as Foreign Expert in Cuba and Íñigo Rodríguez-Sastre as a leading lawyer in Dispute Resolution, with Elena Sevila joining for the first time in the Up & Coming category READ MORE >>
Andersen incorporates Javier Bustillo as a partner to strengthen the M&A area Corporate and M&A This is the second appointment of a partner so far this year to the M&A, which is in line with the roadmap established by the firm to expand its capabilities in this area READ MORE >>
José Vicente Morote and Iñigo Rodríguez-Sastre Co-Managing Partners at Andersen: “Hindering investment opportunities is not a good idea, facilitating operations is key” José Vicente Morote and Iñigo Rodríguez-Sastre believe there is “a lot of money to be moved in the market”, are not keen of restrictive measures, such as the so-called “anti-takeover bid shield”, which could jeopardize large transactions READ MORE >>
The Vaccine and European funds inject optimism into major firms Iñigo Rodríguez-Sastre analyses the challenges that 2021 will pose for the country and the sector for Cinco Días READ MORE >>
The adaptation of arbitration to virtual format is driving its growth in the world Litigation and Arbitration Íñigo Rodríguez-Sastre, Elena Sevila and Teresa Rodriguez de las Heras participate in the 6th Arbitration Open 2020, which has been organised in a virtual format for the first time READ MORE >>
Andersen Appoints José Vicente Morote and Íñigo Rodríguez-Sastre as Co-Managing Partners of the Firm in Spain Public and Regulatory, Litigation and Arbitration The move is part of the firm's succession plan, which began with the creation of the Board of Directors, which advises on the selection of the Managing Partners and setting the firm's strategy for the coming years READ MORE >>
Practice Guide Chambers & Partners: International Arbitration 2020 Litigation and Arbitration Íñigo Rodríguez-Sastre, Elena Sevila and María Antonia Pérez analyse Spanish procedural law in the field of international arbitration in a guide published by Chambers & Partners READ MORE >>
The impact of COVID-19 outbreak on international arbitration Litigation and Arbitration Iñigo Rodríguez-Sastre and Elena Sevila analyse the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on international arbitration READ MORE >>
Mediation in COVID-19 times: A lost opportunity? Litigation and Arbitration Iñigo Rodríguez-Sastre analyzes Law 5/2012, of July 6, on Mediation in Civil and Commercial Matters READ MORE >>
Suspension of contracts due to COVID-19: not everything is valid Litigation and Arbitration Contractual obligations should be examined on a case-by-case basis to determine whether compliance could be suspended because of COVID-19. The special situation of tour operators READ MORE >>
Chambers Europe 2020 highlights Andersen Tax & Legal in the Dispute Resolution, Corporate, Employment and Tax areas Litigation and Arbitration, Employment, Tax, Corporate and M&A The editorial includes Íñigo Rodríguez-Sastre and Álvaro Martín as outstanding lawyers in Dispute Resolution, Javier Mata in Insolvency, Alfredo Aspra, Sergio Juárez and Pablo Santos in Employment READ MORE >>
Chambers & Partners highlights Andersen Tax & Legal’s Dispute Resolution and Corporate M&A areas in the Chambers Global 2020 ranking Corporate and M&A, Litigation and Arbitration The publishing house highlights the areas of Dispute Resolution and Corporate / M&A and includes Jaime Olleros as a Foreign Expert in Cuba and Íñigo Rodríguez-Sastre as a leading lawyer in Dispute Resolution READ MORE >>
The financial inability to cope with an arbitration process could lead to the suspension of the application of the arbitration clause Litigation and Arbitration Conference on the David Guetta Case: the suspension of the arbitration agreement in times of insolvency READ MORE >>
Practice Guide Chambers & Partners: Litigation 2019 Litigation and Arbitration Íñigo Rodríguez-Sastre, Elena Sevila and Olga Andrés Ros analyse Spanish procedural law in a guide published by Chambers & Partners READ MORE >>
Best Lawyers 2020 recognizes 54 Andersen Tax & Legal professionals among the best lawyers in Spain In this edition, Andersen Tax & Legal in Spain has 54 outstanding professionals with a total of 81 distinctions, among them, Maria Olleros, Tax area partner, who has been recognized as 'Lawyer of the Year' in Venture Capital READ MORE >>
The Singapore Mediation Convention: clear momentum of international obligation agreements Litigation and Arbitration Iñigo Rodríguez-Sastre and María Antonia Pérez analyse the Convention that facilitates international trade and promotes mediation for the settlement of cross-border commercial disputes. READ MORE >>
Global practice Guide Chambers & Partners: International Arbitration 2019- Second Edition Litigation and Arbitration Íñígo Rodriguez-Sastre and Elena Sevila analyze, in a second edition, the Spanish legislation in the field of Arbitration in a guide published by Chambers & Partners READ MORE >>
The purchase of a lawsuit can be beneficial to the company because it avoids the necessary provisions Third Party Funding and Litigation Monetization for Construction Companies Day: Advantages and Disadvantages of the TPF READ MORE >>
Experts rely on arbitration to settle disputes in technological contracts Litigation and Arbitration They value the specialization of arbitrators and the time availability to reach an agreement with greater precision in matters of high technical complexity READ MORE >>
Electronic notifications: everything you need to know to avoid a reduction in your legal rights and guarantees Litigation and Arbitration Olga Andrés and Íñigo Rodríguez-Sastre comment on the recent ruling of the Constitutional Court which has established that the first summons to companies in the authorized electronic address violates their right to effective judicial protection. READ MORE >>
The configuration of the “acts of denigration” of article 9 of Law 3/1991 10 January, on unfair competition Litigation and Arbitration Íñigo Rodríguez-Sastre analyzes in the Informativo Jurídico site, article 9 of Law 3/1991 of 10 January, on unfair competition READ MORE >>
Chambers & Partners: EDiscovery & Disclosure 2019 Litigation and Arbitration The team of Andersen Tax & Legal analyse the Spanish legislation in the field of Litigation in a guide that publishes Chambers & Partners READ MORE >>
Íñigo Rodríguez-Sastre receives the Client Choice award for the best Arbitration lawyer for the second consecutive year Litigation and Arbitration The recognition is the result of research carried out by ILO, after the evaluation of operations presented by firms and the valuation of clients and professionals in the sector. READ MORE >>
Andersen Tax & Legal improves its position in the Chambers Global 2019 ranking Corporate and M&A, Litigation and Arbitration The editorial highlights the areas of Dispute Resolution and Corporate/M&A and includes Jaime Olleros as Foreign Expert in Cuba and Íñigo Rodríguez-Sastre as an outstanding lawyer in Dispute Resolution and Gonzalo Cerón in Corporate/M&A READ MORE >>
Best Lawyers selects 27 lawyers of Andersen Tax & Legal among the most outstanding in Spain The prestigious American publication Best Lawyers has selected 27 Andersen Tax & Legal professionals as the most outstanding in Spain with a total of 44 distinctions in the ranking it prepares annually READ MORE >>
Practice Guide Chambers & Partners: International Arbitration 2019 Litigation and Arbitration Iñígo Rodriguez Sastre and Elena Sivila analyse Spanish legislation in the field of International Arbitration in a guide that publishes Chambers & Partners READ MORE >>
The International Comparative Legal Guide: International Arbitration 2018 Litigation and Arbitration Iñígo Rodriguez Sastre and Elena Sevila analyse Spanish legislation in the field of International Arbitration in a book published by The International Comparative Legal Guide (ICLG) READ MORE >>
Is the liability of arbitrators and institutions becoming an alternative means of recourse to attack arbitral awards by dissatisfied parties? Litigation and Arbitration Iñigo Rodríguez-Sastre and Elena Sevila participate in the 4th Arbitration Open that brought more than 300 professionals together in Madri READ MORE >>
Expansión Jurídico Awards: Best Law Firm in Arbitration Litigation and Arbitration Andersen Tax & Legal has been selected by Expansión Jurídico as one of the best law firms in the area of international arbitration during 2017 READ MORE >>
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Chambers & Partners: EDiscovery & Disclosure 2018 Litigation and Arbitration The team of Andersen Tax & Legal analyse the Spanish legislation in the field of Litigation in a guide that publishes Chambers & Partners READ MORE >>
Chambers Highlights Andersen Tax & Legal in the Dispute Resolution and Corporate/M&A Areas of the 2018 Europe Guide Employment, Tax, Corporate and M&A, Restructuring and Special Situations, Litigation and Arbitration

The editorial includes Íñigo Rodríguez-Sastre as an outstanding lawyer in Dispute Resolution, Javier Mata in Insolvency, Alfredo Aspra in Labour and Javier Vinuesa in Tax

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Chambers & Partners Highlights Andersen Tax & Legal in the Dispute Resolution and Corporate/M&A Areas of the 2018 Global Guide Litigation and Arbitration, Corporate and M&A

The editorial includes Jaime Olleros as Foreign Expert in Cuba and Íñigo Rodríguez-Sastre as an outstanding lawyer in Dispute Resolution

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Íñigo Rodríguez-Sastre receives the 2018 Client Choice Award for the best Arbitration and ADR lawyer in Spain Litigation and Arbitration

The English publication´s International Law Office organizes the Awards. The winners are nominated and selected by clients and general counsels

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Lexology Navigator: Arbitral Proceedings in Spain Litigation and Arbitration Iñigo Rodriguez-Sastre and Elena Sevila analyse arbitral proceedings in Spain in a book that publishes Lexology Navigator READ MORE >>
The Scottish Fund Ramco Litigation Funding Ltd. will finance the cartel lawsuits that Andersen Tax & Legal will bring against Europe’s largest truck manufacturers

The Scottish Fund Ramco Litigation Funding Ltd. will finance the cartel lawsuits that Andersen Tax & Legal will bring against Europe's largest truck manufacturers

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Best Lawyers recognizes 27 lawyers of Andersen Tax & Legal among the most outstanding in Spain

The prestigious American publication Best Lawyers has selected 27 Andersen Tax & Legal professionals as the most outstanding in Spain with a total of 45 distinctions in the ranking it prepares annually.

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The Legal 500: Country Comparative Guides. International Arbitration Litigation and Arbitration Iñígo Rodriguez Sastre and Elena Sevila analyse Spanish legislation in the field of Arbitration in the Country Comparative Guides published by the The Legal 500 READ MORE >>
Practice Guide Chambers & Partners: Litigation 2017 Litigation and Arbitration Iñígo Rodriguez Sastre and Elena Sivila analyse Spanish legislation in the field of Litigation in a guide that publishes Chambers & Partners READ MORE >>
The International Comparative Legal Guide to: International Arbitration 2017 Litigation and Arbitration

Íñigo Rodríguez-Sastre and Elena Sevila, analyze the Spanish jurisdiction for the Arbitration Law in The International Comparative Legal Guide (ICLG)

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