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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
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Degree in Law, Universidad Complutense de Madrid.
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Master in Law, Instituto de Empresa, IE.
Academia and business
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Madrid Bar Association, ICAM.
Languages
- Spanish
- English
- French
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Andersen's main challenge is to increase specialisation
The firm's main challenges are to increase specialisation within the practice areas and to continuously improve the quality of service provision
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Guillermo Muñoz-Alonso joins Andersen as Partner in the Banking & Finance practice area
This incorporation represents a strong boost for the Banking and Finance practice, which is particularly relevant in the market
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Andersen has appointed Íñigo Zumalabe and Ramón Portela as partners in the areas of M&A and Tax
These appointments will strengthen the firm's private equity and international tax areas
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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
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Chambers Global 2023 recommends Andersen in the areas of Dispute Resolution, Corporate and M&A and International Law Firm in Cuba
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
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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.
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Andersen has appointed Marta Morales as a partner to strengthen its Corporate and M&A practice in Andalusia
This new incorporation is part of Andersen's firm commitment to strengthen the Corporate and M&A area at national level from all of the Firm's offices, in line with the Firm's Strategic Plan
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America’s Cup appoints Andersen as the exclusive Spanish legal services provider for the 37th edition, to be held in Barcelona in 2024
• 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
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Andersen joins Federico Belausteguigoitia as a Partner in the Energy M&A team
This new incorporation is a further step in the firm's commitment to improve the specialization of its services in the energy sector
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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
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Andersen incorporates Carmen March as Partner to reinforce the Corporate and M&A practice in the Valencia office
• 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
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The impact of sanctions adopted for the war against Ukraine and the expected increase in arbitrations
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
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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
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Andersen incorporates Óscar Arredondo as Partner to strengthen the Litigation practice in Barcelona
This new addition is a further step in Andersen's commitment to the development, at the highest level, of its law firm in Catalonia
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Measures carried out by the Algerian State and their impact on diplomatic relations with Spain
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
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Andersen incorporates Germán Martínez as Partner in the Employment department
Andersen has incorporated Germán Martínez as a Partner in the Employment area, reinforcing the capabilities of this department in the Madrid office
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Andersen incorporates Carmen Mozún as Partner in the Energy area
Andersen has hired Carmen Mozún as Partner for the Energy area, where she will advise on corporate transactions related to this sector
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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.
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Andersen climbs the rankings of Chambers Global 2022
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
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Chambers and Partners 2022 Litigation Guide: Spain
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
- Andersen Incorporates CHR Legal to Expand Capabilities in Barcelona
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Cybersecurity: new paradigm in the world of arbitration
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
- Andersen incorporates DA Lawyers
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Andersen strengthens its Legaltech area with the incorporation of a team led by Carlos Rodríguez Sau
The integration of a team of four professionals from CSV Consulting strengthens the firm's commitment to technological legal advice.
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Chambers & Partners highlights Andersen's Dispute Resolution and Corporate M&A practice areas in the ranking Chambers Global 2021
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
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Andersen incorporates Javier Bustillo as a partner to strengthen the M&A area
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
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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
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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
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The adaptation of arbitration to virtual format is driving its growth in the world
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
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Andersen Appoints José Vicente Morote and Íñigo Rodríguez-Sastre as Co-Managing Partners of the Firm in Spain
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
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Practice Guide Chambers & Partners: International Arbitration 2020
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
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The impact of COVID-19 outbreak on international arbitration
Iñigo Rodríguez-Sastre and Elena Sevila analyse the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on international arbitration
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Mediation in COVID-19 times: A lost opportunity?
Iñigo Rodríguez-Sastre analyzes Law 5/2012, of July 6, on Mediation in Civil and Commercial Matters
- The COVID-19 health crisis: Impact on and implications for the Spanish Insurance Sector
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Analysis and first assessments of the 28th April Royal Decree-Law 16/2020, on procedural and organisational measures to deal with Covid-19 in the scope of the Administration of Justice
Regarding 28th April Royal Decree Law 16/2020 on procedural and organisational measures to deal with COVID-19 in the area of the administration of justice
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The lifting of limitations on the presentation of documents by telematic means
13th April 2020 Decision by the Minister of Justice and the Permanent Commission of the General Council of the Judiciary of adapting the provision of public justice services to Royal Decree 487/2020
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Suspension of contracts due to COVID-19: not everything is valid
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
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New measures on leases, mortgage debts and consumer protection measures in relation to COVID-19 adopted by Royal Decree Law 11/2020
Royal Decree-Law 11/2020, of 31 March, adopting additional urgent measures in the social and economic field to deal with COVID-19
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Practical questions on leases and eviction procedures during the COVID-19 health crisis
Regarding the Royal Decree-Law 8/2020 on urgent extraordinary measures to deal with the economic and social impact of COVID-19
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Chambers Europe 2020 highlights Andersen Tax & Legal in the Dispute Resolution, Corporate, Employment and Tax areas
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
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Chambers & Partners highlights Andersen Tax & Legal's Dispute Resolution and Corporate M&A areas in the Chambers Global 2020 ranking
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
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The financial inability to cope with an arbitration process could lead to the suspension of the application of the arbitration clause
Conference on the David Guetta Case: the suspension of the arbitration agreement in times of insolvency
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Practice Guide Chambers & Partners: Litigation 2019
Íñigo Rodríguez-Sastre, Elena Sevila and Olga Andrés Ros analyse Spanish procedural law in a guide published by Chambers & Partners
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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
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Legal Developments: National and International Arbitration October 2019
The following is a brief summary of some of the most relevant arbitration decisions handed down by the Spanish Courts during the last six months
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The Singapore Mediation Convention: clear momentum of international obligation agreements
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.
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Global practice Guide Chambers & Partners: International Arbitration 2019- Second Edition
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
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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
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Experts rely on arbitration to settle disputes in technological contracts
They value the specialization of arbitrators and the time availability to reach an agreement with greater precision in matters of high technical complexity
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Electronic notifications: everything you need to know to avoid a reduction in your legal rights and guarantees
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.
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The configuration of the "acts of denigration" of article 9 of Law 3/1991 10 January, on unfair competition
Íñigo Rodríguez-Sastre analyzes in the Informativo Jurídico site, article 9 of Law 3/1991 of 10 January, on unfair competition
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Andersen Tax & Legal climbs positions in the Chambers Europe 2019 ranking
The publisher highlights the areas of Dispute Resolution, Corporate/M&A, Employment and Tax
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Chambers & Partners: EDiscovery & Disclosure 2019
The team of Andersen Tax & Legal analyse the Spanish legislation in the field of Litigation in a guide that publishes Chambers & Partners
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Íñigo Rodríguez-Sastre receives the Client Choice award for the best Arbitration lawyer for the second consecutive year
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.
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Andersen Tax & Legal improves its position in the Chambers Global 2019 ranking
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
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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
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Practice Guide Chambers & Partners: International Arbitration 2019
Iñígo Rodriguez Sastre and Elena Sivila analyse Spanish legislation in the field of International Arbitration in a guide that publishes Chambers & Partners
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The International Comparative Legal Guide: International Arbitration 2018
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)
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Is the liability of arbitrators and institutions becoming an alternative means of recourse to attack arbitral awards by dissatisfied parties?
Iñigo Rodríguez-Sastre and Elena Sevila participate in the 4th Arbitration Open that brought more than 300 professionals together in Madri
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Expansión Jurídico Awards: Best Law Firm in 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
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Andersen Tax & Legal strengthens its position in the ranking of The Legal 500 with six highlighted areas
The editorial includes the firm in the Corporate, Banking & Finance, Dispute Resolution, Employment, Public Law and Real Estate areas of the ranking
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Chambers & Partners: EDiscovery & Disclosure 2018
The team of Andersen Tax & Legal analyse the Spanish legislation in the field of Litigation in a guide that publishes Chambers & Partners
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Chambers Highlights Andersen Tax & Legal in the Dispute Resolution and Corporate/M&A Areas of the 2018 Europe Guide
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
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
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
Iñigo Rodriguez-Sastre and Elena Sevila analyse arbitral proceedings in Spain in a book that publishes Lexology Navigator
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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
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
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Practice Guide Chambers & Partners: Litigation 2017
Iñígo Rodriguez Sastre and Elena Sivila analyse Spanish legislation in the field of Litigation in a guide that publishes Chambers & Partners
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