Restructuring and insolvency

Uría Menéndez

Client Satisfaction

Lauded for its ‘outstanding technical knowledge and experience’, the restructuring and insolvency team at Uría Menéndez is a strong choice for advice on a range of matters, including group restructurings, debt refinancings, insolvency proceedings and related litigation. The practice is led by Javier Yáñez, who specialises in litigation involving corporate and insolvency law. Also noted are corporate and finance practitioners Carlos de Cárdenas Smith and Ángel Pérez López; dispute resolution specialist José María Blanco; and Sebastián Sáenz de Santa María, who garners client praise for his ’great technical knowledge’ of debt restructuring.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

'Uría's team has in-depth knowledge of insolvency law and corporate restructuring processes in Spain. In addition, they adapt to the needs of their clients and provide innovative solutions to solve complex problems.'
'The closeness, knowledge of the market, dedication and flexibility to adapt to our needs, always with a positive attitude. I have had very good experience with Sebastián Sáenz de Santamaría and Javier Yañez.'
‘Javier Yáñez and José María Blanco are two highly regarded professionals who are recognised and admired in the legal sector and in the business world.'
'Outstanding technical knowledge and experience, the ability to work against the clock, availability and agility of response. The Uría team is excellent and better than other firms.'
‘Sebastián Saenz de Santa María - I would particularly like to highlight his great technical knowledge and willingness to study, the quality of his work and his availability and friendly approach.'
‘More technical quality compared to other firms. Main focus on client service. Best in Spain.’

Key clients

BBVA
Unicaja Banco
Grupo Cinépolis
Food Delivery Brands group
Tubos Reunidos
Arrow
Frux

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