Castellá Hammerstein launches disputes boutique
Christian Castellá Hammerstein has launched Castellá Hammerstein, an independent law firm based in Madrid specialising in civil and commercial litigation and domestic and international arbitration. Castellá has more than 25 years of experience in dispute resolution, having begun his career at law firms such as Freshfields, before becoming a partner in the Litigation and Arbitration practice at RSM Spain and SLJ Abogados.
The new firm will advise companies on disputes arising from their business activities, including corporate conflicts, claims connected with M&A transactions and warranty and indemnity insurance, contractual disputes involving distribution, agency, franchising and joint ventures, financial litigation, tort liability and damages claims.
“I wanted to establish a firm that would allow me to stay close to my clients, understand their businesses and be personally involved in their matters from the outset. My goal is for them to be able to count on me as part of their team, both to anticipate potential disputes and to address them when they arise”, Castellá explains.
The international dimension is also an important part of Castellá Hammerstein’s practice, he says. Its founder has experience in cross-border disputes and maintains professional relationships with law firms in other jurisdictions. The new law firm will handle cross-border disputes, coordinating with local counsel abroad.
In addition, Castellá Hammerstein intends to collaborate with other law firms on litigation and arbitration matters, including cases they cannot handle because of conflicts of interest. “Collaboration with other law firms has been part of my professional practice for years. With Castellá Hammerstein, I intend to continue doing so with the same commitment to loyalty and respect for the relationships they have built with their clients,” Castellá adds.
About the founding partner
Throughout his career, Castellá has worked on matters involving sectors such as industrials, pharmaceuticals, financial services and insurance, distribution, telecommunications and audiovisual media.
In arbitration, he has experience in institutional and ad hoc proceedings, including international arbitrations before the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC).
