Carlos Esplugues Mota

Carlos Esplugues Mota is a Professor in the Department of International Law at the University of Valencia, specializing in Private International Law, International Commercial Arbitration, and EU Law. His work focuses on mediation, foreign investment controls, family law, and the interplay between security and international trade. He has authored over 50 articles and books, including works on the EU's regulatory framework for foreign investments and the application of foreign law in Ibero-America.

His research explores topics such as the legal implications of the Singapore Mediation Convention, early dismissal procedures in arbitration, and the Brussels IIbis Regulation's impact on child custody disputes. He has directed 15 doctoral theses and contributed to influential texts on arbitration in Latin America and Spain.

Prof. Esplugues Mota is also affiliated with the Complutense University of Madrid and the University of Castilla-La Mancha, collaborating extensively on projects addressing global justice, cybersecurity in legal systems, and the evolution of investment arbitration. His work emphasizes balancing national security interests with international legal obligations in trade and investment contexts.