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Clifford Hendel
Partner at Araoz & Rueda
Clifford Hendel, Partner at Araoz & Rueda
Clifford Hendel is a highly accomplished legal professional with extensive experience in international dispute resolution. He is currently a partner at the prominent Spanish law firm Araoz & Rueda, where he has been since 1997.23
Prior to joining Araoz & Rueda, Hendel worked as an associate and Of Counsel at the global law firm White & Case in their Paris and New York offices from 1985 to 1996.2 He has also served as a judicial law clerk in the United States.2
Hendel is admitted to practice law in Madrid, New York, Paris, and England and Wales.1 He is fluent in English, Spanish, and French, and conducts proceedings and drafts awards in all three languages.1
Hendel has been recognized by leading legal directories and guides for his exceptional work in arbitration. He has been ranked in Band 1 by Chambers, with peers and clients praising his "magnificent" work, "strong international background," and "tremendous international law knowledge".1
Who's Who Legal has designated Hendel as a Thought Leader in Arbitration since 2021, describing him as a "highly devoted lawyer and arbitrator" with "very strong analytical skills and a phenomenal grip on legal issues".1
In addition to his work at Araoz & Rueda, Hendel has also founded his own law firm, HENDEL IDR, which is based in Madrid and focuses on international dispute resolution.4
