Uría Menéndez‘s corporate, M&A, and private equity group maintains a strong position in the Spanish market and is sought out by blue-chip companies from the financial services, telecoms, and energy sectors for its considerable experience handling high-profile, high-value mandates both domestically and internationally. The practice has a robust offering which encompasses public and private M&A, commercial contracts, and corporate governance. Co-heads Manuel Echenique and Francisco San Miguel are trusted by market-leading financial entities and listed companies to handle complex M&A, private equity deals, and regulatory issues. On the corporate governance front, Antonio Herrera is an indispensable member of the team, while Pablo González-Espejo draws on his international capabilities to advise foreign clients on acquisitions, joint ventures, and outsourcing projects. Other key practitioners include Juan Martín Perrotto, Pedro Ravina, and Tomás Acosta.
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Testimonials
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- ‘They have provided a team of partners and associates covering all relevant areas. They have assisted us with AI, contract templates, and training workshops on matters relevant to the engagement. They deliver significantly more value than any other lawyers I have hired.’
- ‘In addition to the technical excellence for which all the lawyers at Uría Menéndez are undoubtedly known, I would highlight Antonio Herrera. Only the combination of excellence and a deep understanding of clients' businesses allows him to offer legal solutions that are not only legally sound, but also fully aligned with the business realities and strategic objectives of each client.’
- ‘The performance of the team led by Juan Martín Perrotto and María García Roldán has been extraordinary, and their role essential to carrying out the project.’
- ‘The team stands out for its technical expertise, dedication, execution skills, approachability, proactivity, and efficiency.’
- ‘The commercial team at Uría Menéndez stands out for the excellence and quality of its legal advice, coupled with a deep understanding of the business. They offer pragmatic legal solutions, even within very short timeframes.’
- ‘The team is versatile and highly adaptable to its clients' needs. It combines technical excellence with a deep understanding of the client's business, enabling it to provide strategic and highly operational advice for these types of transactions.’
Key clients
- Banco Santander
- Banco Sabadell
- Criteria Caixa
- KKR
- Telefónica
- Bridgepoint
- vLex Group
- Oshkosh
- Network Steel
- Promosports
- Siemens Gamesa
- Apax Partners
Work highlights
Advised Banco Sabadell on the voluntary tender offer launched by BBVA over its entire share capital and on the sale of its UK bank, TSB Banking Group plc, to Banco Santander.
Advised Criteria Caixa on the integration of Saba with Interparking, the investment in Telefónica, and the integration of InmoCriteria assets into Inmobiliaria Colonial.
Advised vLex Group on its acquisition by Clio.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Manuel Echenique; Francisco San Miguel
Other key lawyers
Antonio Herrera; Pablo González-Espejo; Juan Martín Perrotto; Pedro Ravina; Tomás Acosta; María Vidal-Pardo; María García Roldán