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Josep Gálvez

English Barrister and Spanish Abogado, Del Canto Chambers
Josep is a fully qualified barrister and former Judge in Spanish civil & commercial courts currently admitted to practice in the Bars of England & Wales (Lincoln's Inn), Madrid and Barcelona (Spanish Abogado). With extensive experience in litigation and arbitration matters in various industries, Josep has advised and represented clients in commercial and corporate disputes focusing on M&A post-closing conflicts, contractual breach, antitrust litigation and enforcement of judgments, among other areas.

He is ranked in the leading directories for civil and commercial complex cross-border dispute resolution and international arbitration. He has considerable experience concerning freezing injunctions and judgements enforcement. Josep is particularly noted for his cross-examination skills.

Most of Josep's work has a strong international element, with his clients coming from all around the world, particularly from the United Kingdom and the USA. The cases on which he is instructed often raise complex jurisdictional and conflict of laws issues, including the interplay between proceedings in ordinary court and arbitration.

Contributed to

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Challenging jurisdiction and anti-suit provisions in Spain
Challenging jurisdiction and anti-suit provisions in Spain
Practice Notes

This Practice Note sets out the procedure for challenging the jurisdiction of arbitral tribunals in Spanish courts and discusses the Spanish approach towards anti-suit injunctions.

Interim remedies in support of arbitration in Spain
Interim remedies in support of arbitration in Spain
Practice Notes

This Practice Note sets out the interim remedies available in Spanish courts in support of arbitration.

State immunity and arbitration in Spain
State immunity and arbitration in Spain
Practice Notes

This Practice Notes considers the role of state immunity in the context of arbitration proceedings in Spain.

Practice Area

Panel

  • Contributing Author

Qualified Year

  • 2007

Experience

  • Andersen Tax & Legal (2014 - 2016)
  • Spanish Judiciary (2009 - 2014)
  • Tui Travel PLC (2007 - 2009)

Membership

  • Bar England of Wales Member No. 76036
  • Madrid Bar No. 128961
  • Barcelona Bar No 32071

Education

  • Bar Council (2021)
  • King's College (2020)
  • ESADE (2008)
  • Pompeu Fabra University

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