Uría Menéndez offers expert guidance to both debtors and creditors in domestic and international cases, with a particular focus on preventive restructuring mechanisms, insolvency proceedings, related litigation, and the development and implementation of step-in structures. Leading the team are David Sequeira Dinis, who specialises in bankruptcy and corporate restructuring, managing both litigation and out-of-court settlements, and ‘competent, experienced, and results-oriented’ Nuno Salazar Casanova, who represents clients in insolvency and restructuring proceedings at the national and international level. Luís Bértolo Rosa maintains a broad non-contentious and contentious practice covering litigation, preventive restructuring, loan-to-own strategies, and NPL deals.
Testimonials
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‘The quality of work, technical knowledge, unbeatable attention to detail and tireless work capacity make this team the best team in Portugal in restructuring and insolvency.’
‘David Sequeira Dinis is by far the best restructuring and insolvency lawyer in Portugal.’
‘Uría's Lisbon team has the best mix of commercial understanding and legal advice in the market.’
‘David Sequeira Dinis gives the best advice for my interest.'
‘Very good team with a willingness to work.'
‘They showcase collaboration, practical sense, availability, technical quality, and knowledge.’
‘Very complete team, with comprehensive and creative responses.’
‘Nuno Salazar Casanova is competent, experienced, and results-oriented.’
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
David Sequeira Dinis, Nuno Salazar Casanova