Uría Menéndez is trusted by financial institutions, domestic and international companies and high-profile private clients for its ‘excellent capabilities’ in complex white-collar crime cases. The firm also demonstrates ’high technical competence’ in internal investigations and compliance programmes. The practice is led by the ‘very competent’ litigator and arbitrator Fernando Aguilar de Carvalho. Adriano Squilacce regularly represents clients in white-collar crime judicial proceedings, corporate compliance, cybercrime and administrative infringement proceedings, while Nuno Salazar Casanova leads regulatory investigations, enforcement and other reputation-related litigation.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Uría is one of the leading law firms in Portugal. Its reputation and positioning differentiate it from direct competitors. It's a firm where the client-attorney relationship is human. Its culture is ethical, humble, and highly professional.’
- ‘I would recommend Fernando Aguilar de Carvalho for economic crime matters. Throughout approximately two and a half years of criminal proceedings, Fernando demonstrated an unparalleled sense of ethics, clear and concise reasoning, and a willingness to reach a fair deal for both parties. He is a very competent partner in the field, providing valuable recommendations and courses of action for the client and the process.’
- ‘A team with high technical competence and excellent capabilities.’
Key clients
- Altice
- Ricardo Salgado
- EOSA
- JCDecaux
Work highlights
Advising Altice Group on an internal investigation following suspicions of potential corruption, forgery and money laundering arising from Operation Picoas.
Assisting Ricardo Salgado, former CEO of Banco Espírito Santo, in all criminal proceedings related to BES.
Advising EOSA - Estrategia y Organización on a criminal fraud case regarding national and EU subsidies.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Fernando Aguilar de Carvalho
Other key lawyers
Adriano Squilacce; Nuno Salazar Casanova; Alexandre Mota Pinto; Diana Salvado Nunes; Maria do Carmo Sacchetti; Maria Teresa Duarte Neves Gonçalves