Clients and peers say:
“Antonio is practical, bright and highly experienced”
“He is developing a great career as an arbitrator, in addition to an independent practice as counsel”
“Antonio possesses strong analytical skills and an impressive track record”
(Quotes from Lexology (formerly WWL) - Arbitration Future Leaders - Partners 2025)
Antonio Gordillo has top-level experience in arbitration. Before starting his own practice in 2023, Antonio worked for 9 years at Dechert (Band 1 and 2 in the main international arbitration rankings). He previously served as Deputy Counsel at the ICC International Court of Arbitration and interned in leading firms in France and Spain.
Antonio has earned market recognition. Since 2018, he has been regularly listed in Who’s Who Legal, Best Lawyers, and Legal 500. He was elected by his peers as cochair of the Under 40 group of the Club Español e Iberoamericano del Arbitraje (a group of over 700 members) for 2023 and 2024. He was also one of the selected coauthors of the publication “40 under 40 International Arbitration (2018)”.
In addition, Antonio is “Asistente honorario” of Universidad de Sevilla and he has been a guest lecturer at Brunel University London. He is frequently invited to speak at international arbitration conferences.
Antonio is a Spanish lawyer, registered in Madrid and Paris, with over 13 years of experience in international arbitration acting as counsel, arbitrator, and secretary to arbitral tribunals. Antonio studied in three countries, has worked in four, and speaks Spanish, English and French. See full CV here
Antonio has taken part in over 30 arbitral proceedings, including both commercial and investment cases, before the main arbitral institutions (ICSID, PCA, ICC, CAM, CAIP, VIAC). These cases involved numerous industries (including energy, construction, concession contracts, mining, corporate disputes, and distribution agreements), laws and seats, and were conducted in English, Spanish or French. See full list of cases here
In addition to acting as arbitrator and representing his clients - individually or in a team - in arbitral proceedings, Antonio also assists them in the drafting of arbitration clauses, in pre-arbitration negotiations, and in international litigation. See all services provided here
Contact
antonio@gordillofdv.com 
+33616974129 