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Uría Menéndez

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Well-regarded for its ability to combine ‘extensive legal experience with a deep client focus’, the ’very pragmatic’ team at Uría Menéndez excels in high-stakes disputes involving securities, derivatives, and complex financial instruments. Renowned for handling corporate crime cases, the team frequently supports clients through internal investigations while earning acclaim for its arbitration work, particularly in cross-border commercial and investment disputes. Leading the practice is Fernando Aguilar de Carvalho, who maintains a busy practice advising on cross-border disputes, IP-related disputes, class actions and follow-on damages litigation for competition law breaches. Alexandre Mota Pinto excels in civil and commercial litigation, while Nuno Salazar Casanova stands out for his work on high-profile cross-border disputes. Other notable individuals include David Sequeira Dinis and Adriano Squilacce, both highly recommended for their expertise in commercial and corporate disputes.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The Uría litigation team is very complete.'

  • ‘David Sequeira Dinis is a litigation expert. Attentive to details, innovative and available.'

  • ‘Very pragmatic, with strong commercial skills and ability to handle highly complex and adverse situations.'

  • ‘Uría Menéndez has extensive experience in litigation, insolvency and complex restructurings, at the forefront of the practice in Portugal.’

  • ‘I would certainly highlight David Sequeira Dinis and its team. Very skilled and respected by the community, incredible attention to detail, tough and determined. With business sense when needed, very experienced to understand and advice on when to pursue litigation vs. settle.’

  • ‘What makes Uría Menéndez unique is its combination of extensive legal experience with a deep client focus. The firm stands out for the exceptional quality of the services provided, which are reflected in the legal precision and effectiveness, as well as the personalisation of the solutions presented.'

  • 'The Uría Menéndez team is made up of highly qualified professionals specialised in different areas of law, allowing a multidisciplinary approach. The team's key capabilities include strong negotiation skills, technical rigour and excellent understanding of clients' business needs, which allows them to provide strategic and innovative legal advice.'

  • 'Constant follow-up, efficiency and rigour, in addition to forming a cohesive, complete and diverse team. Adriano Squilacce stands out.'

Key clients

  • Abanca
  • Banco Santander Totta, S.A.
  • Altice, S.A.
  • DAF / Paccar
  • Bankinter, S.A.
  • Deloitte
  • Grupo Cegid
  • TAP – Transportes Aéreos Portugueses
  • Prio Energy
  • Melia Hotels S.A.

Work highlights

  • Representing Santander and UCI in its challenge against the Portuguese Competition Authority’s (PCA) decision to fine 14 banks operating in Portugal for a total of €225m.
  • Assisting DAF/PACCAR with a follow-on damages claim for breach of competition law in the wake of an EC decision to sanction the so-called “truck cartel” with record fines totalling several billions of euros.
  • Representing Prio in a class action filed by the consumer association Citizens’ Voice regarding alleged misleading advertising of fuels with additives.

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Fernando Aguilar de Carvalho
Uría Menéndez
Nuno Salazar
Uría Menéndez
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Adriano Squilacce
Uría Menéndez

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Fernando Aguilar de Carvalho

Other key lawyers

Alexandre Mota Pinto, Nuno Salazar, David Sequeira Dinis, Adriano Squilacce, Constança Borges Sacoto