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Uría Menéndez

Dispute Resolution

Global Guide 2026 : Portugal

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Uría Menéndez

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Our leading position is built on our extensive experience defending companies’ interests in litigation and international arbitration and protecting their investments.

Clients trust our reputation for rigorous, sophisticated, and above all practical advice in all types of proceedings and arbitrations on business-related matters. We set the standard and stand apart in the market.

We carry out a detailed overall analysis of each matter to offer the most effective and appropriate solution to achieve the client’s objectives, providing the necessary resources and team to handle the litigation, but also exploring every possible avenue to resolve the dispute out of court.

We are leaders in multijurisdictional legal defence and appear before all Spanish and Portuguese courts, the Court of Justice of the European Union and the European Court of Human Rights, as well as all domestic and international arbitral tribunals.

Our strong presence in Latin America (in Chile, Colombia and Peru) and our Best Friends network in Europe enable us to provide first-class advice to companies, high-net-worth individuals and family businesses.

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Dispute Resolution - Portugal

What the Team is Known For

Uría Menéndez is a sophisticated practice covering a wide range of contentious matters. The firm represents domestic and international banking institutions in civil and administrative proceedings, including competition law appeals and the defence of regulatory enforcement actions. It acts in high-value shareholder disputes and complex group restructuring cases. The team has experience in international arbitration flowing from the breach of contracts for the construction of major infrastructure in Latin America. The team acts for clients in the textile, banking and aviation sectors, among others.

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Work Highlights

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  • Uría Menéndez represented Melia Hotels in a class action filed by a consumer association in Portugal in regard to a breach of EU competition law.

Strengths

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  • Uría Menéndez offers unquestionable technical competence and availability to the client.

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  • Uría Menéndez's team has solid legal and industry knowledge, creativity, commercial acumen and the ability to propose unique solutions. The firm prioritises the client.

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  • Uría Menéndez is available and offers quick responses. The team has the capacity to be one step ahead and this results in a quick, smooth and pleasant process.

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  • Uría Menéndez has seasoned professionals with extensive experience in complex matters.

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  • The firm is really good at giving advice and offering a practical approach to matters. The team is always very proactive and willing to help.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Fernando Aguilar de Carvalho
    Fernando Aguilar de Carvalho

    Fernando Aguilar de Carvalho

    Fernando Aguilar de Carvalho handles both civil and criminal cases, frequently assisting clients with class action proceedings and competition damages claims. He also advises on commercial arbitrations.
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  • Nuno Salazar Casanova
    Nuno Salazar Casanova

    Nuno Salazar Casanova

    Nuno Salazar Casanova has a broad litigation practice that extends across shareholder disputes, class actions, appeals of competition law fines and the defence of banks in enforcement actions initiated by the Portuguese financial services regulator. His client list includes renowned domestic banks and international auditors.

    • Nuno Salazar Casanova is a brilliant lawyer. He's highly creative, thinks outside the box and has excellent knowledge of the industry and the client.

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  • Adriano Squilacce
    Adriano Squilacce

    Adriano Squilacce

    Adriano Squilacce represents clients in both civil and criminal proceedings, including compliance and insolvency cases.

    • Adriano Squilacce is incredibly detail-oriented, but also incredibly solutions-oriented. He is someone you want to be in the trenches with.

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    • He is very efficient.

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