The international law firm strengthens its Litigation and Arbitration practice with the hire of José Ramón Casado as new partner in the Madrid office
José Ramón Casado will join the Litigation and Arbitration team led by José Antonio Rodríguez, State lawyer on leave of absence.
José Ramón joins Ashurst from Baker McKenzie, where he has worked from 2005 to date leading the Civil Litigation and Arbitration practice. José Ramón has a strong professional background and more than 23 years of experience in corporate, commercial and civil litigation, as well as in domestic and international arbitration. He has also advised numerous clients on Intellectual Property and Insolvency proceedings, both nationally and internationally.
With this incorporation, the number of partners in the Ashurst Madrid office will turn to 15.
For Jorge Vázquez Orgaz, managing partner of Ashurst Spain, the incorporation of José Ramón Casado “reinforces our extraordinary Litigation and Arbitration team, one of the best in Spain on highly complex technical matters, and a strategic area of the firm”. Jorge also highlights that “José Ramón is an excellent addition to our Madrid office, as he brings experience and expertise that complements our current practice and allows us to further enhance our offering to our clients. José Ramón is a highly valued professional whose extensive track record makes him a great fit for us. We are delighted he is joining the team”.
José Ramón Casado, said “I am very excited about the opportunity that Ashurst gives me to face new challenges as part of a litigation and arbitration team that for me is undoubtedly one of the best in the Spanish market, not only for the type of matters and clients they handle but also for the excellence of the professionals who make it up, starting with Jose Antonio Rodríguez. It is a privilege to be part of Ashurst and I will do my best to ensure that the firm continues to achieve great success in the future”.
In the words of José Antonio Rodríguez “I am delighted with the incorporation of such an extraordinary professional to our team. I have known José Ramón for more than 20 years and his track record as a litigator and arbitrator is impeccable, so I am proud to be able to count on him in our firm. The incorporation of José Ramón will consolidate the growth of our litigation and arbitration practice, offering even more comprehensive advice to our clients”.
