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Uría Menéndez

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Fielding a ‘very available, experienced, collaborative’ team, Uría Menéndez’s employment practice is highly regarded for its involvement in major M&A transactions, complex litigation, and company restructurings. Practice head André Nascimento has extensive experience in restructuring operations, leading several downsizing procedures. Susana Bradford Ferreira is noted for her specialism in employment law litigation, social security and pension fund matters.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Very available, experienced, collaborative team in guiding solutions.'

  • ‘André Pestana stands out for the knowledge he transmits and his ability to solve our problems.'

  • ‘For me, competence is the highlight of Uría's employees, which generates enormous trust in the client.'

  • ‘André Nascimento and Susana Bradford Ferreira: Both competent in the role they perform and they always search for the best solution to the situation.'

  • 'André Nascimento is a highly competent professional who is always willing to look at different situations from a broader perspective and not just in the light of the applicable legal framework.'

  • 'URIA is a law firm whose professionals don't just give context to the legal framework of a given situation, but also guide clients in their decision-making. Availability and the ability to meet deadlines are highly valued.'

Key clients

  • Banco Santander Totta
  • Getir Portugal
  • Parity Technologies
  • Explorer Investments
  • Grupo Mapfre
  • Otis Elevadores
  • GrandVision Portugal
  • Bankinter
  • Wizink Bank
  • Santander Consumer Finance
  • Ascendum
  • Njord Partners
  • Renova
  • Burberry
  • Korn Ferry

Work highlights

  • Advising Getir Portugal on the closure of its operations in Portugal and termination of all employment agreements.
  • Advising Banco Santander Totta on an extensive restructuring procedure, which is currently being discussed before the labour courts.
  • Advising Bankinter Consumer Finance 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.

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.
Susana Bradford Ferreira
Uría Menéndez
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
André Nascimento
Uría Menéndez

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

André Pestana Nascimento

Other key lawyers

Susana Bradford Ferreira, Liliana Silveira de Freitas