Introduction
Borja acts in commercial and investment arbitrations, with a focus on disputes in the defense & aerospace, railway, TMT, construction, and energy sectors. He also sits as arbitrator.
Borja Pérez-Puente has handled commercial and investment arbitrations under the rules of all major arbitral institutions, and ad hoc arbitrations, across a variety of jurisdictions around the globe. He also acts before the Spanish courts in strategic proceedings.
Sources from leading legal directories, such as The Legal 500, describe him as an “outstanding professional” who “inspires trust”, is “close to the client at all times”, and is “impressively efficient and detail-oriented”. They have also highlighted his ability to “quickly learn the technical details of both the business and the case” and explain them “in plain language with amazing ease”, as well as his “exceptional knowledge” of the matters in which he is involved.
Borja holds a double degree in law and business management from Universidad Pontificia de Comillas (ICADE) and is admitted to the Madrid Bar and the Madrid College of Economists. He handles disputes in English, Spanish, and French, with limited proficiency in Portuguese. He is a co-founder of the Comillas Alumni International Arbitration Club, a co-chair of International Arbitration Seminars and Courses (IASC), and a coordinator for CEIA-40. He writes and speaks regularly on arbitration and has contributed to several firm innovation and training initiatives.