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Uría Menéndez

Arbitration

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Uría Menéndez

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Arbitration - Spain

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.

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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 show discipline and rigorous attention.

    Arbitration respondentGlobal

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

    Arbitration respondentGlobal

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

    Arbitration respondentGlobal

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

    Arbitration respondentGlobal

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

    Arbitration respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Álvaro López de Argumedo
    Álvaro 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.

    • Working with Álvaro is synonymous with success.

      Arbitration respondentGlobal

    • Álvaro López de Argumedo is flawless and brilliant.

      Arbitration respondentGlobal
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  • Gabriel Bottini
    Gabriel 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 respondentGlobal

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

      Arbitration respondentGlobal
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