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Luis Javier Vidal
Partner

Luis Javier Vidal

Languages
  • English
  • Spanish

Luis Vidal is a Partner of the Dispute Resolution and Arbitration department at CMS Albiñana & Suárez de Lezo. Luis has extensive experience in the areas of civil litigation, corporate and banking law, insolvency law as well as domestic and international arbitration. Moreover, he advises on insolvency law, defending the interests of industrial companies, financial institutions, investment banks, insurers, property developers, construction companies and private equity firms.

Now, he can draw on a wealth of experience in contractual disputes, corporate lawsuits (challenges to corporate resolutions, directors’ liability, shareholders’ agreements, etc.), insolvency procedures, and proceedings relating to construction, leasing projects, the sale and purchase of properties, investment products and the execution of guarantees. He participates in criminal proceedings relating to financial crimes and numerous arbitrations.

Luis has acted in high-profile court and arbitration proceedings (Court of Arbitration of the Madrid Chamber of Commerce, Civil and Commercial Court of Arbitration, Court of Arbitration of Madrid, International Court of Arbitration -ICC Paris-), on all types of contractual and corporate matters, advising and representing entities in the banking and finance, construction, automobile and energy sectors, acting on behalf of both Spanish and foreign companies.

Additionally, he has been recognised in the area of Dispute Resolution by the main and most prestigious legal directories such as Chambers & Partners.

Awards & Recognitions
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  • Quote
    "Luis's help has been essential for the resolution of numerous litigations that our company had to address."
    Chambers & Partners Global | 2026
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    "Luis Vidal is an excellent litigation lawyer in Spain. He is technically excellent and stands out for his involvement and follow-through on issues."
    Chambers & Partners Global | 2026
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    "Luis Vidal is a great litigator who has an in-depth knowledge of the regulations and is always attentive to his clients."
    Chambers & Partners Europe 2025

Relevant experience

  • Luis has advised individuals and legal entities on a variety of procedures, for example, in the Martinsa Fadesa contest, in several international arbitrations before the CCI in the defence of the interests of an investor or in the management of various procedures for several financial insititutions.

Publications

  • Luis has published a wide variety of articles and texts for specialist and generalist publications and press, both in Spain and abroad, in his field of expertise.

Education

  • 2009 - Advanced Studies Diploma in Civil Law (PhD student in Real Estate Ownership Law), Universidad de Valladolid (Spain).
  • 2008 - Doctorate in Civil Contracting Law, Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia (Spain).
  • 2003 - Master's Degree in Corporate Legal Practice, Centro de Estudios Garrigues (Spain).
  • 2002 - Graduate of Law, Universidad de Valladolid (Spain). 

Insights by Luis Javier

CMS Spain secures a significant win for Atresmedia in landmark media case

18 Nov 2020 2 min read

CMS Dispute Resolution Client Seminar

03 Nov 2015
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