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SLJ Abogados announces the addition of Ramón Sánchez Bolíbar as partner
Ramón Sánchez Bolíbar joins SLJ Abogados as Partner in Civil and Commercial Litigation, strengthening the firm’s litigation practice.
JUN 2026
SLJ Abogados has contributed as an authoring firm to the chapter on Spain in the Chambers and Partners Financial Crime 2026 guide.
A leading international legal publication. In it, we analyze how criminal proceedings are conducted in Spain, the main corporate and business crimes, and the criminal liability of legal entities, with particular attention to compliance requirements, the investigative powers of the authorities, sanctions, asset recovery, and international judicial cooperation. This chapter was written by partners Daniel Jiménez García and Álvaro Martín Talavera.
JUN 2026
For the second consecutive year, SLJ Abogados has been shortlisted among Spain’s top 10 legal boutiques.
SLJ Abogados has been shortlisted for “Best Legal Boutique of the Year 2025” at the XI Expansión Jurídico Awards.
JUN 2026
The trial begins over the alleged fraud linked to the “Kurata” energy project, which affected several high-profile investors residing in La Finca.
A trial has begun over an alleged multi-million-euro investment fraud in the energy sector, which is said to have affected several high-net-worth investors linked to the luxury residential area of La Finca (Madrid).
MAY 2026
SLJ Abogados recognised by Chambers & Partners in Litigation: Elite as the only boutique firm ranked alongside leading international law firms
The Chambers Europe 2026 guide recognises SLJ Abogados in the “Litigation: Elite” category, as the only boutique firm ranked alongside leading national and international law firms. This recognition reflects the firm’s strong positioning in complex litigation and its ability to compete at the highest level of the legal market.
MAY 2026
Daniel Jiménez, recognised by Chambers & Partners in Litigation: Elite for his leadership in complex disputes
Chambers & Partners once again highlights Daniel Jiménez, recognising him as one of the leading litigators in Spain. His extensive experience in complex disputes reinforces his position as a key figure in the litigation market.
MAY 2026
Álvaro Martin Talavera, ranked by Chambers & Partners in Dispute Resolution: Corporate Crime for his expertise in complex financial crime cases
Chambers & Partners includes Álvaro Martin Talavera in Dispute Resolution: Corporate Crime, where he has maintained a continuous presence for seven years. His track record in complex and high-stakes criminal matters consolidates his position in the market.
5 MAR 2026
Gotham accuses Grifols and Scranton of violating Dutch accounting regulations.
Cyrus de Weck, Daniel Yu’s partner in the short seller firm, is testifying as a suspect in an alleged market manipulation case at the Spanish National Court. Sources close to Scranton maintain that they are respecting Dutch regulations.
5 MAR 2026
The perpetrator of Gotham’s downswing attack on Grifols appears in the National Court
Judge José Luis Calama has begun taking statements at the National Court from Cyrus de Weck, one of the investors investigated for alleged market manipulation in the bearish attack on Grifols in January 2024.
4 MAR 2026
Popular bondholders are spared from disclosing their investment as Santander had requested.
The trial for the Banco Popular case will be held in the first half of 2027, a decade after the bank’s resolution. Several former executives are accused.
26 FEB 2026
The founder of Gotham says to the judge that he targeted Grifols because he saw a risk of bankruptcy
During a 5-hour testimony before Judge José Luis Calama, the founder of Gotham City Research defended his innocence today against the accusation of possible market manipulation.
6 OCT 2025
Protection and reward: The American whistleblower model versus the Spanish one
New article by our partner Álvaro Martín explaining the differences between the American and Spanish models.
29 SEP 2025
Cross-border cooperation and obtaining electronic evidence in criminal proceedings
In his latest article for diariolaley, our partner Álvaro Martín talks about electronic information, which is increasingly used as evidence in legal proceedings.
30 JUN 2025
Álvaro Martín explains in Expansión how to identify a criminal organisation.
In his latest article for Expansión, our partner Álvaro Martín explains how to identify a criminal organisation in Spain.
2026
SLJ recognised in Best Law Firms – Spain 2026
SLJ has been recognised in Best Law Firms – Spain 2026 for Criminal Defence, Litigation, and Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice.
12 MAY 2025
SLJ, among the top boutique law firms at the Expansión Legal Awards.
SLJ, among the 10 best boutique law firms shortlisted for the 10th Expansión Legal Awards, which recognise outstanding performance in business law.
22 APR 2025
SLJ stands out in Expansión’s 2024 Law Firm Ranking
SLJ ranks 11th in the billing per professional ranking, ahead of the leading national firms. We are also ranked 70th among the leading national firms by overall turnover, and 96th among the top-grossing law firms in Spain.
2025
SLJ, ranked once again in Dispute Resolution by Legal 500.
Legal 500 has once again ranked SLJ Abogados in the Dispute Resolution category as one of the leading firms with the highest client satisfaction.
2025
Álvaro Martín Talavera, once again ranked in Dispute Resolution by Chambers and Partners.
Álvaro Martín Talavera, partner at SLJ, has been ranked once again in Dispute Resolution by Chambers and Partners Europe 2025.
6 MAR 2025
Expansión publishes SLJ’s turnover and 30% growth by 2024
SLJ accelerates its growth and closes 2024 with a 30% increase in turnover, raising its turnover to 2.1 million euros.
2025
Daniel Jiménez, recognised by Chambers and Partners Global Guide 2025 in the Litigation: Elite category.
Our founding partner, Daniel Jiménez, has once again been recognised by Chambers and Partners Global Guide 2025 in the Litigation: Elite category.
25 FEB 2025
At SLJ Abogados the goal is to consolidate its “position as a boutique firm of reference in highly complex international litigation”
Interview in Libertad Legal.
In recent years, SLJ Abogados has positioned itself as a leading legal boutique in litigation, arbitration and economic criminal law. Today we spoke with its partners Daniel Jiménez, Álvaro Martín and Christian Castellá.
In recent years, SLJ Abogados has positioned itself as a leading legal boutique in litigation, arbitration and economic criminal law. Today we spoke with its partners Daniel Jiménez, Álvaro Martín and Christian Castellá.
6 FEB 2025
Gotham accuses the CNMV of confusing financial concepts in the Grifols case
Article in El Economista newspaper.
The firm considers that the markets regulator acted “with complete haste” in the investigation and that it has acted “in an unusual manner and with a lack of rigor.”
The firm considers that the markets regulator acted “with complete haste” in the investigation and that it has acted “in an unusual manner and with a lack of rigor.”
2024
Criminal Liability for Anticompetitive Conduct in Spain
Article in Global 500. The Crime of Price Manipulation under Article 284 of the Criminal Code.
20 DEC 2024
Grifols arms itself with Uría, CMS and Messis´s law firm for its battle with Gotham
The pharmaceutical company hires three renowned criminal lawyers to face its legal battle with Gotham over the dissemination of information that plummeted the company’s share price.
9 DEC 2024
Gotham recruits SLJ and RRBS law firms for its defense in the Grifols case
Article in the eleconomista newspaper.
The Gotham City firm has hired the services of the law firms SLJ and RRBS to defend itself in the Spanish courts.
The Gotham City firm has hired the services of the law firms SLJ and RRBS to defend itself in the Spanish courts.
2024
Popular bondholders claim more than 1,400 million from Santander and PwC for the Popular case
Article on Cinco Días.
Several funds affected by the bank’s collapse, including Pimco, Anchorage and Algebris.
Several funds affected by the bank’s collapse, including Pimco, Anchorage and Algebris.
29 OCT 2024
A group of large funds demands 1,130 million from Santander and PwC for the fall of Popular
Article on El Confindencial
The group demands financial compensation for the losses suffered by Popular bondholders.
The group demands financial compensation for the losses suffered by Popular bondholders.
24 OCT 2024
SLJ Abogados strengthens its litigation practice
Article on Expansión
SLJ Abogados has incorporated Christian Castellá, who joins the firm led by Daniel Jiménez as a new partner in its Madrid office.
SLJ Abogados has incorporated Christian Castellá, who joins the firm led by Daniel Jiménez as a new partner in its Madrid office.
16 JUL 2024
SLJ Abogados signs Álvaro Martín Talavera
Article on Expansión
Álvaro Martín has just joined the criminal department of SLJ Abogados.
Álvaro Martín has just joined the criminal department of SLJ Abogados.
22 APR 2024
Large international law firms lead productivity
Article on Expansión
SLJ Abogados moves up to 21st place in the productivity ranking of Spanish law firms.
SLJ Abogados moves up to 21st place in the productivity ranking of Spanish law firms.
4 MAR 2024
Former Popular Bank President Ángel Ron will go to trial for the 2016 capital increase
Article on Expansión.
22 SEP 2023
Generative AI is a Revolution in the Way Lawyers Work
Interview with Daniel Jiménez in Legaltoday.
2023
All change – a shifting geopolitical & economic climate.
Have you read the latest IR Global member publication featuring 40+ IR Global members across 30+ jurisdictions?
2023
In-house Lawyer – Doing Business in EMEA 2023.
SLJ is proud to have contributed with an article on Spain to Legal500’s…
30 AUG 2023
Advantages for Companies of an Outsourced Information (Complaints) System
Post by Daniel Jiménez on LinkedIn.
5 JUN 2023
Favorable Ruling for a Client on Liability for Administrators’ Debts
Post by Daniel Jiménez on LinkedIn.
17 APR 2023
Legal 500 Recognizes SLJ as an Expert Firm in Complex Litigation
Recognition of legal500.
26 FEB 2023
A Judge Orders the Seizure of Four Paintings by José María Sicilia at ARCO
Article in the newspaper La Razón.
20 FEB 2023
A Global Guide for In-House Counsel: Doing Business in a Rapidly Changing World
Published by IRGlobal and Acc.
2 MAY 2022
SLJ Abogados Among the 25 Most Productive Law Firms, According to Expansión
Article in the newspaper Expansión.
27 JAN 2022
The Alleged ‘Kurata Energy’ Scam on Trial
Article on the case in the newspaper Expansión.
4 MAY 2021
Why Boutique is Best
Daniel Jimenez Garcia values the personal approach.
23 SEP 2020
Mergers of the Insolvency Reform
Article by Pedro Yanes in the newspaper Expansión.
26 JUN 2020
The Kurata Energy Scam
La Finca vips take 29 million investment to the dock.
12 JUN 2020
Rebus Sic Stantibus Clause
A judge seizes Adidas’ bank accounts after it failed to repay guarantees of…
21 MAY 2020
PIMCO Goes on the Offensive in the Popular Case
The US fund and others that lost hundreds of millions in Popular believe that…
25 MAR 2020
How Can a Contractor Deal with the Coronavirus?
Can a contractor stop public works on its own during a state of emergency?
16 MAR 2020
The Impact of the Coronavirus on Contracts
We analyse: 1) force majeure as a cause for exemption from contractual…