Victor Mata
Partner
Víctor is a partner in the Madrid office who specialises in shipping, transport, international trade and litigation. He has extensive experience in advising on contentious and non-contentious matters, having appeared before domestic and international arbitration bodies.
In addition to Victor’s maritime and transport law specialisms, he has particular expertise in personal injury claims, acting on behalf of clients in those sectors before commercial, labour and criminal courts. His experience encompasses managing cases from the onset of the issue, guiding his clients through negotiations, and representing them in court.
My aim as a lawyer is to help clients by advising them from the outset on the best way to defend their interests. I always bear in mind their best long-term outcome from a pragmatic point of view.
A member of the Spanish Maritime Law Association and a Spanish average adjuster, Víctor advises, amongst others, P&I clubs, shipowners, freight forwarders, cargo interests and insurers on a broad range of matters. He lectures on maritime and transport law both locally and internationally and has authored many articles and book chapters. Prior to qualifying, Víctor worked for shipping lines and freight forwarders in Spain, gaining substantial experience in practical issues. He subsequently practised in national and international law firms, becoming a partner at Penningtons Manches Cooper in 2022.
Recent work highlights
Vessel sinking
Personal injury claim
Theft of cargo
Terms and conditions
Asbestos litigation
Loss of cargo
What people are saying
Victor Mata is an exceptional lawyer; he knows the sector, has extensive experience in both transport and maritime law, and a practical approach that makes him stand out from his competition when advising on strategic issues.
Víctor Mata Garrido is a very professional and highly experienced lawyer.
He is always ready to help.
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