Well-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.
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.'
Key clients
- ING Bank N.V.
- Banco Santander Totta, S.A.
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.