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Ángel S. Freire

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asfreire@araozyrueda.com

Languages: Spanish, English, French, Portuguese

Assistant: Belén García (garcia@araozyrueda.com)

Practice areas

Dispute Resolution

Professional career

Ángel S. Freire, Araoz & Rueda Partner since 2023, joined the firm as an associate in 2013. He started his career in 2008 in the Paris office of the law firm J.A. Cremades y Asociados, moving to the Madrid office of this firm in 2009.

Ángel specializes in Dispute Resolution, particularly in the area of arbitration, acting as counsel, arbitrator and administrative secretary in several arbitration proceedings in diverse jurisdictions and languages, both ad hoc and administered by international institutions such as the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) and national institutions, such as the Madrid Arbitration Court (CAM), the Civil and Commercial Court of Arbitration (CIMA), the Asociación para el Ejercicio de la Mediación y el Arbitraje (ASEMARB) and the Chambre de Comerce et d’Industrie de Paris (CCIP). He has also experience in mediation before the International Institute for Conflict Prevention & Resolution (CPR).

Vice President of the Spanish National Committee of the International Association for Lawyers (UIA) and responsible of the Mentoring Programme.

Education

Graduated in International Law from L’Institut d’études politiques (Sciences Po) in Paris (2008).
J.D. from Universidad de Sevilla (2008).

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Recommendations

Chambers Europe Guide 2024

Araoz & Rueda is a well-respected boutique that often assists clients with commercial litigation or administrative proceedings, acting for both plaintiffs and defendants. The law firm advises on the termination of contracts and real estate disputes, in addition to bankruptcy-related litigation. It has further activity in disputes in the renewable energy sector.

“The lawyers at Araoz & Rueda have deep knowledge of the Court of Arbitration rules.”

“The firm works efficiently within complex contexts where data and information are difficult to trace.”

Eduardo León focuses his practice on litigation and arbitration proceedings arising in the financial, telecommunications and renewable energy sectors.

“Eduardo is a strong worker with problem-solving skills.”

Ángel Freire enters the rankings as a result of strong market support. He assists with commercial litigation as well as handles arbitration proceedings.

“Ángel Freire gives you a lot of confidence with his advice.”

The EMEA Legal 500 2024

Araoz & Rueda specialises in handling cases related to post-acquisition disputes and conflicts among shareholders, and the practice is particularly well-known for its energy sector expertise, most notably expropriation proceedings related to the development of new infrastructure and mining projects. The team, which handles both litigation and arbitration matters, is led by Eduardo de León , a key contact for administrative law issues; recently promoted partner Ángel Freire; and Alejandro Fernández de Araoz, an expert in corporate and commercial litigation as well as insolvency matters.

Testimonials

‘Cohesive, solid team, totally oriented to the client’s needs with exceptional service and ability to anticipate problems.’

‘Commitment and flexibility.’

‘Team prepared and updated on the latest news.’

‘This is a team in which there is a lot of talent. The professionals who work there are highly knowledgeable in their specialty. Their advice is prudent, reasoned, intelligent. They stand out especially for their personalised, tailored and immediate treatment on each occasion.’

‘Tailor-made treatment combined with enormous knowledge They also stand out especially for their interpersonal skills.’

Chambers Europe Guide 2023

The EMEA Legal 500 2023

Araoz & Rueda excels in corporate litigation, including post-acquisition and shareholder disputes, as well as arbitration. In this context, the team has recently acted for a range of new and longstanding clients, both domestic and international, in the healthcare, energy and real estate sectors. Practice head Eduardo de León combines expertise in litigation and administrative law; he often works alongside key senior associate Ángel Freire and associate Arturo Brugger. Alejandro Fernández de Araoz contributes his wide knowledge in commercial and corporate law.

The EMEA Legal 500 2022

Araoz & Rueda has considerable experience handling post-acquisition and shareholder disputes, and its energy-sector expertise is also of note. Eduardo de León leads the team and is active in domestic litigation and arbitration, and is also well versed in administrative law and proceedings. Ángel Freire specialises in domestic and international arbitration and is a name to note at the senior associate level.

The EMEA Legal 500 2019

The ‘hands-on team’ at Araoz & Rueda specializes in international commercial arbitration. The practice is best known for handling disputes arising from energy projects, with particular experience in expropriation proceedings linked to the development of new infrastructures, as well as matters involving mining operations. Eduardo de León and Alejandro Fernández de Araoz lead the team, which has ‘a level of knowledge and expertise that is excellent’. Also notable is senior associate Ángel Sánchez-Freire, who is ‘a rising star in arbitration’.