Miguel Rodrigues Leal
Uría Menéndez
Uría Menéndez
Client SatisfactionWell-regarded for its ‘full-service’ offering, the banking and finance team at Uría Menéndez is frequently engaged by credit institutions, financial companies, investment firms, and insurance undertakings on the full gamut of matters. Steering the practice is Antonio Villacampa , who continues to lead on multi-jurisdictional transactions. Hélder Frias, stands out for his exceptional ability to ’coordinate his team as if it were an orchestra…ensuring that the final results are consistently excellent.’ Miguel Rodrigues Leal is recommended for his ability to negotiate complex commercial contracts and assist on regulatory matters.
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Testimonials
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'The team provides a full-service service within the scope of banking and financial law and has extensive experience in advising on complex matters that require a high and sophisticated level of support for its clients.'
‘It is worth noting Hélder Frias' ability to coordinate his team, as if it were an orchestra, enhancing the characteristics of each of the lawyers and ensuring that the final results are always excellent.'
'Sofia Santos Júnior is always available to resolve and clarify all questions asked in a clear, efficient and business-oriented way.'
‘Team with good business experience. Furthermore, the ease of understanding the customer and the ability and flexibility to address their concerns stand out.'
‘High technical quality of services provided, legal and sector knowledge, availability, quick response, knowledge of the Bank. They stand out for their specific knowledge in a highly specialised and regulated sector. They anticipate, identify, and solve problems, and they are excellent negotiators.'
‘Fantastic team, always available to provide any clarifications and necessary help. The service is excellent, not only in terms of the personal treatment they provide to everyone in the ICU as a client, but in the level of responses and solutions they present to the challenges we pose to the team every day.'
'Hélder Frias is an excellent professional who combines his technical skills with a very strong human component. It has been extremely rewarding to work directly with Hélder for 10 years.'
‘We have received a high quality service from a top team. Great service, with close understanding of customer needs and timely response.’
Key clients
- ING Bank N.V.
- Banco Santander Totta, S.A.
- Bankinter, S.A.
- CaixaBank Payments & Consumer
- UCI
- WiZink Bank
- Explorer Investments
- Tristan Capital Partners
- Artá Capital
- MCH Investments
- Barclays
- Altice International
- Verisure AB
Work highlights
- Advising Bankinter on the acquisition of a 50% stake in Universo IME, a Portuguese e-money institution, concerning a joint venture for the creation of Portugal’s largest credit institution dedicated to consumer-finance activities.
- Advising the lenders on the restructuring of the financing of the Herdade da Comporta development by Vanguard Properties, in the context of the separation of assets between Vanguard Properties and Amorim Luxury.
- Advising Artá Capital on the financing for the acquisition of Tapeçarias Ferreira de Sá, one of the biggest manufacturers of rugs in Europe.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Antonio Villacampa