Cases & Lacambra has appointed Ernesto Benito Sancho as a new partner in the Litigation and Arbitration practice in Madrid. His arrival strengthens one of the firm’s strategic areas and expands its capacity to handle complex litigation and high-value arbitration proceedings.
The new partner joins accompanied by Mario Gil and Enrique López, both lawyers with extensive experience in litigation and arbitration, who will integrate into the Madrid Litigation and Arbitration team, reinforcing its structure and capability to manage complex proceedings.
According to Ernesto Benito, “my move to Cases & Lacambra reflects the opportunity to join a robust disputes practice, with a highly technical and international approach to litigation and a clear focus on complex, high value-added matters”.
Miguel Cases, executive chairman of the firm, stated that “Ernesto’s arrival not only significantly strengthens our Litigation practice, but also provides a decisive boost to Arbitration, which is strategic for the firm. His track record, experience and professional maturity fully match the partner profile required to lead the market in our core practices”.
More on Ernesto Benito
A former State Attorney on leave of absence, Ernesto Benito has more than 25 years’ professional experience in litigation and arbitration. Throughout his career, he has served as partner and head of Procedural and Arbitration departments at leading law firms, acting on matters of particular complexity in civil, commercial and administrative litigation, as well as in domestic and international arbitration.
He has also acted as arbitrator in numerous proceedings before leading national and international arbitral institutions, particularly in sectors such as infrastructure, energy and telecommunications, and in disputes arising from M&A transactions and public procurement.
Alongside his professional practice, he has maintained a strong academic profile, combining legal practice with extensive teaching and ongoing scholarly activity. His career has been consistently recognised by the main international legal directories.
With this appointment, Cases & Lacambra consolidates its position in Madrid and reinforces its strategic practice areas, aligning growth, specialisation and technical excellence within its broader project.
