Uría Menéndez is a ‘benchmark’ in complex matters involving merger control, Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR), private enforcement and damages litigation. The firm also stands out for its ’technical excellence’ in investigations and EU law matters. Practice head Tânia Luísa Faria has extensive experience coordinating merger control proceedings for clients in the financial, telecoms, energy and transport sectors. Guilherme Neves Lima is a key contact for merger control, State aid, restrictive practices, and abuse of dominance matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Uría Menéndez distinguishes itself in the national legal landscape through a combination of technical excellence, ethical rigour, and profound knowledge of the business context.'
- 'Recognised for its ability to offer comprehensive legal solutions strategically aligned with client objectives, the firm is a benchmark in complex matters. Its multidisciplinary team, highly qualified and integrated into the Iberian and international Uría Menéndez network, guarantees agile, coherent, and global advice, while maintaining the local sensitivity necessary for the Portuguese market.'
- 'With a unique combination of international reach and local identity, Uría Menéndez remains a trusted partner, recognised for its quality, discretion, and results-oriented approach.’
- ‘I would recommend Tânia Luísa Faria. She did a very good job.’
Key clients
- Banco Santander Totta
- Unión de Créditos Inmobiliários
- Abanca
- JCDecaux
- Unilabs
- Hospital Particular do Algarve
- Arrow Global Group
- KKR Group
- DAF Trucks
- Meliá Hotels
- Marubeni
- Palex
Work highlights
Advising Banco Santander Totta on a case before the Portuguese Competition Authority involving alleged anticompetitive information exchange among 14 banks.
Advising Arrow Group on all competition law matters in Portugal, including securing Portuguese Competition Authority merger control clearance for multiple acquisitions.
Advising and representing JCDecaux in competition, unfair competition, and administrative law matters, including the implementation of remedies arising from merger control proceedings.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Tânia Luísa Faria
Other key lawyers
Guilherme Neves Lima; Afonso Marques dos Santos