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Uría Menéndez

Arbitration

Europe Guide 2026 : Spain


Uría Menéndez

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About

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Nuestro equipo está formado por más de cuarenta abogados, pertenecientes a nueve jurisdicciones distintas y con capacidad para trabajar en siete idiomas y aplicar las principales legislaciones internacionales. Hemos representado a compañías ibéricas e internacionales, así como a grandes patrimonios familiares, ante las principales cortes de arbitraje del mundo y en arbitrajes ad hoc.

Intervenimos en:

  • Arbitrajes comerciales y arbitrajes de inversión, defendiendo a Estados e inversores.
  • Procesos jurisdiccionales relacionados con el arbitraje: solicitud de medidas cautelares, nombramiento de árbitros, acción de anulación, y reconocimiento y ejecución de laudos.
  • Procesos alternativos de resolución de disputas (ADR), tanto antes como durante el procedimiento arbitral.
  • Disputas transfronterizas vinculadas a arbitrajes internacionales.

Gracias a nuestra sólida presencia en Latinoamérica a través de Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría, el primer gran estudio iberoamericano con oficinas en Chile, Colombia y Perú, hemos logrado un amplio reconocimiento en el mercado. Esta posición privilegiada, sumada a nuestra estrecha relación con las firmas líderes en Europa mediante los Best Friends, nos sitúa a la vanguardia del asesoramiento internacional en todo tipo de disputas, incluyendo inversiones, construcción, oil & gas, energía, derecho societario, M&A, controversias financieras, disputas deportivas, transporte, tecnología y defensa.

Chambers Review

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Arbitration - Spain

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Uría Menéndez is a well-reputed choice for clients seeking counsel in arbitration in Spain. The law firm frequently represents key domestic and multinational companies from the banking, construction and energy sectors in some of the largest and most publicised matters in the Spanish market. Its caseload extends to European and Latin American commercial or investment arbitration proceedings. Uría Menéndez offers significant capabilities in both European law and Spanish civil law.

Work Highlights

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  • Uría Menéndez represented Telefónica in a USD1.3 billion investor-state arbitration regarding a dispute over tax measures imposed by Peru.

Strengths

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  • Uría Menéndez is a law firm I would always recommend. The professionals are brilliant; their performance is outstanding.

    Arbitration respondentEurope
  • Uría Menéndez show discipline and rigorous attention.

    Arbitration respondentEurope
  • They demonstrate a degree of excellence in everything they do.

    Arbitration respondentEurope
  • They value their relationship with the client and adapt their services in an efficient way.

    Arbitration respondentEurope
  • The firm offers commitment and efficiency within a powerful team.

    Arbitration respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Álvaro López de Argumedo
    Band 1Álvaro López de Argumedo

    Álvaro López de Argumedo

    Álvaro López de Argumedo's wide-ranging practice provides solutions for clients in the finance, real estate and construction sectors. He is equipped to represent companies in complex arbitrations across Europe, Asia and Africa.

    • Álvaro López de Argumedo is flawless and brilliant.

      Arbitration respondentEurope
    • Working with Álvaro is synonymous with success.

      Arbitration respondentEurope
  • Band 2Gabriel Bottini
    Band 2Gabriel Bottini

    Gabriel Bottini

    Gabriel Bottini acts in international investment arbitrations across Spain and Latin America, often in a counsel capacity. His clients include financial institutions, telecommunications companies and government bodies.

    • Gabriel Bottini has a good understanding of legal matters, with practical experience of working in Latin America.

      Arbitration respondentEurope
    • The solutions provided by Gabriel are always of the highest level.

      Arbitration respondentEurope

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