Litigation only. Complex matters only

Strategic, independent defence for companies and institutions.

SLJ is a pure litigation firm, based in Madrid with international reach. We are devoted exclusively to dispute resolution — before the civil and criminal courts and through arbitration and mediation. No conflicts of interest. No distractions. Just your case, defended.

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Recognitions

The strength of consistent work

SLJ Abogados, shortlisted for two consecutive years as Best Law Boutique at the Expansión Business Law Practice Awards (2024 and 2025).
SLJ recognised by the Chambers & Partners directory in the Litigation Elite category.

Daniel Jiménez Portrait
Legal 500 Leading Firm 2025

Daniel Jiménez

Daniel Jiménez. Recognised in Chambers & Partners and Legal 500 as a leading litigation lawyer. Recognised as a leading lawyer in The Best Lawyers in Spain in the areas of criminal compliance and litigation.
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Álvaro Martín Portrait
Legal 500 Leading Firm 2025

Álvaro Martín

Álvaro Martín Talavera. Recognised in Chambers & Partners as a leading lawyer in white-collar crime and by Best Lawyers in Criminal Defense.
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Ramón Sánchez

Highly regarded litigation attorney with over 20 years of professional experience specialising in Civil and Commercial Procedural Law.
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Exclusive Focus On Dispute Resolution.

We do not provide general legal services. Our entire structure and experience are devoted to resolving complex disputes.

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Rigorous Case Selection.

We only take on matters where we can make a real difference. Fewer matters mean greater dedication and the full commitment of the team to each client.

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International Reach.

We coordinate proceedings across multiple jurisdictions and speak the language of the leading disputes firms.

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Exclusive attention.
Zero conflicts.

Every client is unique. That is why each one receives complete and personalised attention, from the first consultation to the resolution of their matter.
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The partner leads the case. Always.

The partner you deal with works on your matter, leads it and argues it in court. No intermediaries. No unnecessary layers.

We work alongside you.

We work as an extension of the client’s team, getting to know their business and their case in depth. We work with you, not alongside you.

Available.

We are there when and where the client needs us. No excuses.

Technology in service of the case.

We use artificial intelligence and advanced document-management tools — such as Harvey and NetDocuments — to analyse information faster, identify risks and refine our strategy. Technology strengthens our work; the legal judgement remains ours.
Friso clásico que representa la transmisión de la ley, con figuras alegóricas de la justicia y la autoridad<br />

Practice areas

We are a pure litigation firm that devotes all its energy to one thing: defending the client’s interests. We take on only complex matters or those with a cross-border dimension.

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Civil litigation

Complex civil and patrimonial disputes, both domestic and international.
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Commercial litigation

Corporate and commercial disputes: shareholders’ right of withdrawal, M&A, contracts, competition and industrial and intellectual property.
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Business criminal law

Defence and prosecution of companies and executives in economic criminal proceedings, and the prevention of criminal risk.
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National and international arbitration

Representation in high-value arbitrations before the leading institutions and enforcement of foreign awards.
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Assistance in foreign litigation

Coordination and conduct of court and arbitration proceedings abroad.
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Litigation funding and adverse-costs cover

Advice on obtaining third-party funding and adverse-costs insurance in high-value litigation and arbitration.
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Extraordinary appeals. Cassation and review

Civil and criminal cassation appeals before the Supreme Court.
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Insolvency and restructuring

Comprehensive advice on corporate insolvency and restructuring.
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Representative matters

For reasons of confidentiality, most of the matters we handle cannot be described in detail. Set out below, in anonymised form, are some representative examples of our practice.

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International arbitration

Representation of a multinational company in an international arbitration before the LCIA against a Spanish football club in a contractual dispute.
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Enforcement of foreign decisions

Representation of a client in proceedings for the recognition of a foreign award against a sovereign State.
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Commercial litigation

Representation of a major international hotel chain in a civil cassation appeal before the Supreme Court. The judgment, which upheld the appeal, granted a 30% reduction in the rent of a hotel building, modifying the case-law doctrine on the rebus sic stantibus clause.

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Corporate disputes

Securing the first two DGRN decisions to recognise a shareholder’s right of withdrawal for insufficient distribution of dividends (art. 348 bis LSC), a milestone in the protection of minority shareholders.

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Business criminal law

Representation of several international investment funds in criminal proceedings before the National High Court (Audiencia Nacional) concerning the alleged manipulation of Banco Popular’s financial statements.
Representation of a short-selling fund in proceedings before the National High Court concerning an alleged market-manipulation offence involving an IBEX 35-listed company.

Testimonials

Recognition by independent directories and our clients confirms our approach: fewer matters, each handled to the highest standard.

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“SLJ Abogados is a firm recognised in the Spanish market with a solid reputation in complex litigation. It stands out in particular in post-M&A disputes and shareholder conflicts, as well as in advising on real-estate claims.”
— Chambers and Partners

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“SLJ has a solid track record and has established itself by handling complex cases with a high level of technical specialisation and exceptional client service.”
— Chambers: Litigation Elite

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“We are satisfied with the value they bring. The service is excellent and there is always immediate availability to help us.”
— Chambers: Litigation Elite

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“What sets SLJ Abogados apart is its combination of technical excellence, strategic vision and the ability to anticipate problems, with a results-oriented approach.”
— Chambers: Litigation Elite

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“Álvaro combines impeccable technical knowledge with a clear strategic vision. He inspires complete confidence through his rigour, his ability to anticipate scenarios and his direct, composed manner.”
— Chambers: Corporate Crime

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“Daniel is a very experienced, battle-tested practitioner who knows Spanish law and the Spanish system. He is a trusted adviser and the person you want by your side in any dispute in Spain.”
— Chambers: Litigation Elite

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“Daniel Jiménez is excellent. He has the remarkable ability to dedicate himself almost exclusively to his clients without losing sight of the complexity of the cases.”
— Chambers: Litigation Elite