Uría Menéndez provides expert support to both debtors and creditors in domestic and international matters, with a strong emphasis on preventive restructuring mechanisms, insolvency proceedings, and associated litigation. The team is also noted for its proficiency in devising and implementing step-in structures. Leading the practice are David Sequeira Dinis , known for his expertise in bankruptcy and corporate restructuring, managing both court-based and extrajudicial settlements, and Nuno Salazar Casanova, described as ‘competent, experienced, and results-oriented,’ who advises on insolvency and restructuring cases at both national and international levels. Luís Bértolo Rosa strengthens the team with his broad practice spanning litigation, preventive restructuring, loan-to-own strategies, and non-performing loan transactions.
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Position
Partner
Career
David Sequeira Dinis joined Uría Menéndez in 2005 and was named partner in 2017.
David specialises in civil and commercial litigation, having advised on particularly complex disputes including out-of-court negotiations and settlements; insolvency and corporate restructuring procedures; IP-related matters before both the Portuguese Institute of Industrial Property and courts, and has also acted as counsel in arbitration proceedings.
Languages
English
Memberships
Portuguese Bar Association; Sociedade de Geografia de Lisboa; Insol Europe.
Education
Law Degree, Faculdade de Direito da Universidade Católica de Lisboa, 2005
Postgraduate studies in Commercial and Corporate Law, Faculdade de Direito da Universidade Católica de Lisboa, 2010
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‘The greatest possible attention to detail, a huge commitment to the process and customers, extremely high technical knowledge and total availability.'
‘The quality of our professionals is well above average. They are diligent, hard-working, genuinely concerned with delivering good customer service, available and with outstanding technical knowledge. They are concerned with building long-term relationships with customers.'
‘I have always worked with David Sequeira Dinis' team for the reasons explained below.'
‘David Sequeira Dinis is an experienced lawyer, very active and determined in defending the interests of his clients. He is personally involved in processes and leads teams in an exemplary manner. He is always available to provide support and is knowledgeable about the issues in which he works.'