Carmen López Valdez

Carmen López Valdez is a highly respected lawyer with over 25 years of experience in banking law, international arbitration, and financial litigation. Currently, she serves as a Senior Legal Advisor at the Financial Restitution Court of London, where she specialises in resolving complex financial disputes, particularly those involving banking misconduct, investment fraud, and cross-border asset recovery.

Born in Madrid, Spain, Carmen developed a passion for law and justice early in her career. She earned her Bachelor of Laws from the Complutense University of Madrid, where she graduated with honours. She then pursued a Master’s in Banking Law at the University of London, followed by a PhD in International Arbitration from the University of Cambridge, where her research focused on dispute resolution in global financial markets.

Carmen’s career spans both the private and public sectors. She has worked at prestigious international law firms, representing clients in high-stakes financial disputes and arbitration cases. Her expertise in banking law and her ability to navigate complex regulatory environments have made her a leading authority in her field.

At the Financial Restitution Court of London, Carmen plays a critical role in cases involving banking fraud, investment misconduct, and cross-border financial disputes. She is known for her meticulous approach to case analysis, her ability to trace and recover hidden assets, and her commitment to delivering justice for victims. Her work has led to the recovery of millions of pounds in lost assets and has set important legal precedents in financial restitution.