Álvaro Lobato
Álvaro Lobato is a prominent judge in Spain, known for his rulings on commercial law and labor issues. Recently, he gained media attention for his decision in a high-profile case involving the food delivery service Glovo, where he ruled in favor of the company against its competitor Just Eat, dismissing a claim for nearly 300 million euros due to alleged unfair competition. His judgment emphasized the legality of Glovo's operations and the complexities surrounding the gig economy, particularly highlighting the autonomy of delivery workers and the evolving nature of labor laws in the digital age.
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Álvaro Lobato, a beekeeper, laments the loss of his bees and the impact on his livelihood.
Un mes después del infierno entre León y Zamora: “Los mayores están psicológicamente machacados” | España
Spain· 2025-09-13
Álvaro Lobato is the judge overseeing the legal battle between Just Eat and Glovo, known for incorporating economic doctrine into his rulings.
Álvaro Lobato, el juez de la batalla judicial entre Just Eat y Glovo que cuela doctrina económica en sus sentencias | EconomíaSpain· 2025-07-14
Judge Álvaro Lobato describes the inspections of Glovo as a 'singular and arbitrary interpretation'.
Trabajo protesta ante el CGPJ por el “menosprecio” a la Inspección del juez del caso Glovo-Just Eat | EconomíaSpain· 2025-07-11
Álvaro Lobato is the judge who presided over the case involving Just Eat and Glovo.
La justicia exime a Glovo de pagar casi 300 millones a Just Eat por competencia desleal | EconomíaSpain· 2025-07-10