Uría Menéndez handles a plethora of matters related to the food and beverage industry. The team ‘covers all relevant legal aspects on an excellent professional level’, advising sector-related domestic and international clients on M&A, joint ventures, marketing issues, IP, distribution matters and unfair competition. Based in Barcelona, Montiano Monteagudo brings together experience in IP, contract, competition and corporate law, while Francisco Javier García is noted for his expertise in M&A, litigation and regulatory issues involving the food industry. Other noteworthy practitioners include Borja Sainz de Aja, a key contact for IP and data protection matters, and Patricia Vidal, who focuses on competition law.
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Testimonials
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‘The lawyers of Uría go beyond pure professional interaction, there is always a strong and honest interest in people. They listen until they fully understand your problems and needs. With Uría you always go the correct way, legally and morally, a path that in our case always has led to full success. The team covers all relevant legal aspects, national and international, on an excellent professional level.’
‘Individually, any partner or associate makes you feel like a special and outstanding client. Their availability is always 100%.'
'Uría's lawyers never make you feel inferior or incompetent. They are skilled in making you understand complex legal circumstances. Borja Sainz de Aja stands out.'
‘The team is highly responsive, and always takes a very personal approach to tasks. They are very well-managed and synchronised. The attorneys work together to provide coherent advice even in cross-border cases. The team is highly knowledgeable and provides practical advice that is relevant to the jurisdiction and the matter at hand.’
'Francisco Javier García is dedicated to every client and case, highly knowledgeable and very detail-oriented. His approach to problem- and case-solving is pragmatic while still upholding the highest quality of legal service. Whenever I am uncertain of another law firm's advice, I double-check with him. His response time and quality of work are unparalleled. ’
‘They undertake great preparation; the quality of the work is the best.'
Key clients
- Anfabra (National Association of Beberages Manufacturers)
- Destilerías MG
- Schell & Kamper
- Mars Group
- Eden Springs
- Tasty Bidco (KKR)
- World Confectionery Group (Investindustrial)
- Smithfield Foods
- Campofrío Food Group
- Galletas Gullón
- Alimentos Polar
- Grupo Osborne
Work highlights
Helped Anfabra navigate potential regulatory challenges posed by proposed legislation in the region of Galicia.
Advised Danone S.A. on the sale of its factory in Parets del Vallés.
Advised Destilerías MG on the acquisition of the trade marks, designs and recipes of the ready-to-drink and ready-to-serve cocktails “Coppa Cocktails”.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Montiano Monteagudo; Francisco Javier García
Other key lawyers
Borja Sainz de Aja; Patricia Vidal