Jordi Ruiz de Villa | Fieldfisher
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Professional background

Professional background

I have more than thirty-five years of experience in the fields of Franchising and Complex Litigation.

As a franchising expert, I advise numerous franchisors — including some of the most prominent worldwide — on a wide range of matters, including the review of all types of franchise and distribution agreements, conflict management, and litigation with franchisees and franchisee associations, as well as national and international expansion. I am also a Legal Advisor and Founder of the Spanish Franchise Association (AEF), President of its Committee of Experts since 2004, and an arbitrator for WIPO.

In the area of Complex Litigation, since 2008 I have led numerous collective litigation proceedings (representing multiple claimant companies or defending companies against multiple claimants) that have received significant jurisprudential and social recognition. For this purpose, I work with cutting-edge technological platforms and generative AI. I have extensive experience in litigation funding, monetisation and insurance.

I have authored numerous articles in leading Spanish media outlets and have co-authored several publications.

Awards & recognition

Awards & recognition

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Press Release

Fieldfisher Spain recognised for leading expertise by Chambers and Partners Europe 2023

29.03.2023
Our Spanish offices are consistently ranked for their standout specialisms in corporate M&A, dispute resolution, life sciences, restructuring and insolvency and tax.
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Press Release

Fieldfisher appoints Inés Canadell as public law partner in Spain

19.12.2022
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Fieldfisher Spain appoints Rafael Sànchez Sevilla to lead criminal and compliance team

10.05.2022
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Fieldfisher JAUSAS appoints Tomás Nart as a partner to lead the bankruptcy section in Barcelona

24.02.2021
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Publication

Fieldfisher partner and franchise law specialist, Jordi Ruiz de Villa chairs the Committee of Experts at the Spanish Franchise Association (AEF).

09.12.2019
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