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.
Testimonials
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‘The Uría litigation team is very complete.'
‘David Sequeira Dinis is a litigation expert. Attentive to details, innovative and available.'
Key clients
- Abanca
- Banco Santander Totta, 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.