MERCEDES LÓPEZ-MIGOYA MUÑOZ

Main practice areas

Litigation, Arbitration, Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).

Civil Law: contracts and obligations, property law, family law and succession law.

Corporate law and commercial contracting.

Data protection.

Career

Partner in the Civil and Commercial Law Department and Head of the Litigation, Arbitration, Mediation and ADR Department at Avest.

Previously, she practiced law at Vialegis Abogados (2013–2017), Ussía & Martín de Vidales (2006–2013) and the family law firm López Romero (2000–2006).

Her professional practice focuses on legal advice and legal representation in complex civil and commercial matters, with extensive experience in dispute resolution both in judicial and extrajudicial proceedings. She also acts as counsel in domestic and international arbitration proceedings.

Education

BA Degree in Law (business law specialization) Universidad San Pablo CEU (1999).

Extensive postgraduate training and continuous professional development courses in various areas of civil and commercial law, with particular emphasis on:

• Litigation and Arbitration
• Property law and leases
• Succession law
• Family breakdowns and liquidation of matrimonial property regimes
• Intellectual Property

Language

English and Spanish.

Professional Membership

Madrid Bar Association (2000).

Arbitrator of ICAM Court of Arbitration

Arbitrator at the Madrid Court of Arbitration (CAM)

Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb)

Registered Mediator at the Register of Mediators and Mediation Institutions