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Uría Menéndez

Uría Menéndez

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Portugal

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Dispute resolution

Uría Menéndez stands out for its ‘strategic approach and excellent technical rigour’ in civil and commercial litigation matters, including GDPR, consumer law and private enforcement class actions, as well as domestic and international arbitration. Fernando Aguilar de Carvalho leads the ’fantastic’ team, bringing experience in the full range of dispute resolution matters. Nuno Salazar Casanova and Adriano Squilacce are highly active in arbitration and litigation related to financial products and regulation. Alexandre Mota Pinto is experienced in infringement procedures and international arbitration, while David Sequeira Dinis has a strong track record in shareholder disputes.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Uría stands out for its exceptional ability to handle complex litigation situations with a strategic approach and excellent technical rigour. The dispute resolution team combines in-depth legal knowledge with a practical and business-oriented vision, which has always ensured effective and innovative solutions for us.'
  • 'What makes it unique in the Portuguese market is how it combines proximity to us (as a client) with excellent and exhaustive anticipation of various risks and procedural creativity, without ever compromising quality and consistency.'
  • ‘This firm stands out for its combination of excellent legal advisory services, commitment to results, and ability to adapt to the client's strategy. Its personalised and client-oriented approach ensures high-quality service delivery, guided by ethics, efficiency, and in-depth knowledge of the nuances of international law.’
  • ‘Fernando Aguilar de Carvalho's team is fantastic. They are great professionals and have worked very professionally. We are very happy with them.’
  • ‘We are delighted with the work of Fernando Aguilar de Carvalho and Daniela Amarante.’
  • ‘I would highlight partner Alexandre Mota Pinto, who stands out not only for his technical excellence and profound legal knowledge, but also for his interpersonal skills and commitment to clients. Each of them plays a crucial role in creating innovative and effective legal solutions, always aligned with the specific needs of each case.'

Key clients

  • Abanca
  • Banco Santander Totta, S.A.
  • Altice, S.A.
  • DAF / Paccar
  • Bankinter, S.A.
  • Vueling
  • Domingos Silva Teixeira, S.A.
  • TAP – Transportes Aéreos Portugueses
  • Prio Energy
  • Melia Hotels S.A.

Work highlights

Representing Santander Totta, S.A. and Unión de Creditos Inmobiliarios in its challenge against the Portuguese Competition Authority’s decision to fine 14 banks operating in Portugal for a total of €225m.
Representing Meliá Hotels, S.A. in a class action filed by the Portuguese consumer association Ius Omnibus regarding breaches of EU competition law.
Representing Mota Engil - Sucursal en Paraguay in arbitration proceedings against Paraguay’s Ministry of Public Works regarding the breach of a project and construction contract for the construction of Asunción’s Metrobus public transport system.

Lawyers

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Nuno Salazar Casanova
Nuno Salazar Casanova
Practice head

Fernando Aguilar de Carvalho

Other key lawyers

Nuno Salazar Casanova; Adriano Squilacce; Alexandre Mota Pinto; David Sequeira Dinis; Daniela Amarante; Mafalda Fuzeta da Ponte; Tiago Lopes Veiga