With over 100 lawyers, Uría Menéndez's Barcelona practice is relied upon by financial institutions, start-ups, multinational corporations, private equity funds and investment groups across sectors including retail, technology, and pharmaceuticals. Bringing together corporate, financial and contentious capabilities, the team is well placed to handle high-value corporate transactions, disputes at all levels of the Spanish court system, as well as tax, employment, public law and IP matters. Leadership is shared between public law and litigation specialist Daniel Ripley and Raimon Tagliavini Sansa, who is a key adviser on insolvency proceedings and commercial and civil disputes. Eduardo Bagaría focuses on M&A, securities and corporate matters. Miguel Morales Rilo guides clients on the tax aspects of inbound and outbound investments, while Francisco Javier García Pérez is active across the technology, fashion, and food and beverage sectors, advising on IP matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team at Uría Menéndez stands out from other experiences we have had, especially in client focus, quality of advice, and availability.’
- ‘Our relationship with Uría Menéndez is led by partner Eduardo Bagaría, who stands out for his expertise in the areas he handles (in our case, M&A), his availability, high-quality service, and client focus.'
- ‘Technical excellence, exquisite professional and personal service, and maximum willingness to help.’
- ‘Uria Menéndez is always at the forefront. They keep you up-to-date on the latest developments, and they strive to apply them in the consultations and procedures they lead.’
- ‘The professionals I've worked with, especially Arnau Xumetra, are exceptionally dedicated. It's not just about the amount of time they dedicate, although that's part of it, but also about their attention to detail, their pursuit of excellence, and their commitment to being a strategic partner.'
- ‘Integrated team with a devoted engagement, whatever the subject or situation.’
Key clients
- Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
- HI Partners
- Frigicoll
- Solix
- Triodos Bank NV
- PortAventura Entertainment
- Investindustrial
- Playvalve
- eDreams
- Hid Global
- Conforama España
- Ercros
Practice head
Daniel Ripley; Raimon Tagliavini Sansa
Other key lawyers
Eduardo Bagaría; Miguel Morales Rilo; Francisco Javier García Perez; Bernat Domeyó; Arnau Xumetra