Praised for ‘combining a deep knowledge of the regulatory framework with a practical vision of the client’s needs’, Uría Menéndez advises on a myriad of TMT matters, including regulatory, litigation, transactional, and commercial matters. The team support a diverse client base of financial institutions, multinational corporations, and AI startups. The practice is co-led by Pablo González-Espejo, who is regularly involved in both transactional and compliance work, and litigation specialist Carles Vendrell. Leticia Lopez-Lapuente regularly advises on the preparation and negotiation of tech contracts, data protection, and cybersecurity.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The firm's lawyers are known for their meticulousness and high level of technical expertise. In recent transactions, I've worked with Pablo González Espejo possesses these qualities.’
- ‘A highly competitive team that demonstrates proactivity and complete availability. Furthermore, it's a diverse team, comprised of men and women, as well as lawyers of varying ages and experience levels.’
- ‘Leticia Lapuente is exceptional, flexible, rigorous, practical, and reliable.’
- ‘The TMT practice is distinguished by combining in-depth knowledge of the regulatory framework with a practical understanding of client needs, which adds value to decision-making. Regulatory and sector-specific expertise: the ability to anticipate complex regulatory changes in the digital and telecommunications sectors. A cross-functional approach and business acumen. Personal attention and pragmatism: focused on providing quick and applicable business solutions without sacrificing technical rigour. The Uría team excels in this practice, demonstrating a strong business sense.’
- ‘The fundamental difference lies, firstly, in their in-depth knowledge of the issues, staying completely up-to-date not only on the regulations but also on what happens in practice with the authorities/courts. And secondly, in the impeccable presentation, argumentation, and drafting of their documents.’
- ‘Uría provides our company with a full team of professionals whenever we need external legal assistance. The Uría team consistently delivers outstanding work, making themselves available to us from the very beginning.’
Key clients
- Telefónica
- Microsoft
- Equinix
- T-Mobile
- Cogent Communications
- Unidad Editorial
- Mediaset
- Aermont Capital
- Bridgepoint
- HIG Capital
- Cellnex
- Meta Group
Work highlights
Advised Telefónica on its joint venture with Vodafone for the creation of a FibreCo covering more than 3.6 homes passed in Spain.
Advised Aermont Capital on its acquisition of Nabiax, a Spanish data centre operator.
Advised Meta daily on digital and tech-related matters such as AI and e-commerce.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Pablo González-Espejo; Carles Vendrell
Other key lawyers
Leticia López-Lapuente; Borja Sainz de Aja; Martín Montilla