Mr José Miguel Fatás > Uría Menéndez > Madrid, Spain > Lawyer Profile

Uría Menéndez has an impressive mix of investment and commercial arbitrations, along with public international law cases. Much of the team is located in the Madrid, Barcelona and Lisbon offices, but the practice also benefits from the expertise and resources of associated firm, Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría, which has offices in in Chile, Colombia and Peru. The group frequently represents Europe-based multinationals (particularly those from the Iberian peninsula) in investment treaty cases against Latin American states and commercial arbitrations against Latin American businesses. José Miguel Fatás became head of the practice in January 2023, following the promotion of Jesús Remón Peñalver to the position of senior partner. Gabriel Bottini  is an experienced name in investment arbitration, including Latin America cases; he also frequently sits as an arbitrator. Álvaro López de Argumedo is another key figure. All named partners are based in Madrid.

The public and environmental law practice at Uría Menéndez acts for a diverse roster of contractors, concessionaires, and domestic and foreign companies operating in heavily regulated sectors. The team offers support throughout the entire life cycle of public contracting, and is well placed to assist with complex dispute resolution matters, including administrative proceedings and appeals. Mariano Magide, who heads up the practice, and José Miguel Fatás advise on all aspects of constitutional and administrative law, including public contracts, infringement proceedings, and administrative litigation in the energy, infrastructure, telecoms and healthcare sectors. With in-depth knowledge of regulated sectors, Manuel Vélez is a key contact for public procurement matters and sanctioning proceedings.

Uría Menéndez‘s dispute resolution team adopts an interdisciplinary approach, providing insight and advice on civil and commercial proceedings, international and domestic arbitration, as well as administrative, constitutional, and criminal law. The team is under the joint leadership of a capable trio: José Miguel Fatás, who assists with administrative and civil litigation, and arbitration proceedings at the domestic and international level; Gabriel Bottini, who oversees the international arbitration practice; and Javier Garcia Sanz, who is in charge of the litigation group. The team also includes commercial litigation specialist Carles Vendrell; Álvaro López de Argumedo, who is experience in the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awards; and Jesús Remón Peñalver, who takes the lead on administrative litigation issues.