Praised by clients for ‘offering practical and personalised solutions’, Uría Menéndez is a one-stop shop for all tax matters, including transactions, litigation, and regulatory issues. The group has extensive experience advising on complex, cross-border mandates and operates across a diverse range of sectors, such as banking and finance, telecoms, and energy. Practice head Víctor Viana is adept at handling corporate tax issues with his caseload spanning M&A, corporate restructurings, and real estate deals. David López is lauded for his expertise in international tax matters and tax planning, while Miguel Cremades is best known for his expertise in tax and collection proceedings. Violeta Pina is a name to note on the tax audit and regulatory fronts.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team comprises lawyers with strong technical backgrounds and extensive experience in complex transactions, both domestic and international. This enables them to handle highly sophisticated tax matters, including restructurings, international tax planning, tax litigation, and ongoing advice to large corporations.’
- ‘They stand out for their ability to understand clients' needs and anticipate challenges, offering practical and personalised solutions. Their approachable and proactive manner is highly valued by in-house legal departments.’
- ‘What differentiates this practice from others is the excellent professional level in association with a highly personalised treatment. The result is a confidence that we do not find elsewhere.’
- ‘Víctor Viana is highly skilled, professional, and has outstanding integrity. He is always focused on finding the best solution for us. What makes him stand out is the humanity and high moral standards that are a fundamental guideline for us in all our decisions.’
- ‘The team is highly professional and, in addition to providing specific advice on your case, they identify and resolve potential consequences in other areas. It's a very comprehensive and multidisciplinary practice.’
- ‘Miguel Cremades has impressive technical skills and outstanding customer service.’
Key clients
- Criteriacaixa
- Nuveen Natural Capital
- Telefónica
- Banco Santander
- BBVA
- Goldman Sachs
- Blackstone
- Coca Cola EP
- Banco Sabadell
- Abu Dhabi Investment Authority
- Lone Star
- Repsol
Work highlights
Advised Blackstone on the sale of Calanza to another Blackstone subsidiary for the development of a data centre campus.
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Practice head
Víctor Viana
Other key lawyers
David López; Miguel Cremades; Violeta Pina; Adrià Riba