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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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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 or the defence of regulatory enforcement actions. It acts on 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, as well as private individuals.

Work Highlights

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  • Uría Menéndez represented Prio in a class action brought by Citizens' Voice regarding alleged misleading advertising of fuels with additives.

Strengths

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Uría Menéndez offers great responsiveness and great proximity to the client in all domains.

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Uría Menéndez demonstrates speed of execution, clarity in communication and the definition of clear strategies.

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What sets this law firm apart is its balanced strategic vision. The team is ambitious in its objectives but keeps a close eye on possible risks.

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Uria Menéndez's extensive experience, specialised arbitration lawyers, multidisciplinary teams and personalised strategies allow for a comprehensive and multifaceted approach to disputes.

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The team offers strategic thinking and very creative and effective solutions with a big-picture view and end goal in mind. The team brings 100% dedication and commitment to mandates.

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Notable Practitioners

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Fernando Aguilar de Carvalho
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Fernando Aguilar de Carvalho
Head of Dispute Resolution
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Band 2
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.

He understands not only the legal intricacies but also the broader business implications of matters, ensuring the best possible outcomes for our case.

I am extremely impressed with his work in handling our matter. His client service is outstanding and he consistently provides prompt and personalised attention.

The level of sophistication in his legal approach is remarkable, showcasing deep expertise and strategic thinking.

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Nuno Salazar Casanova
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Nuno Salazar Casanova
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Band 2

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.

Technically, he is an excellent lawyer with great reasoning skills. He is always finding great solutions.

Nuno Salazar Casanova is a creative and innovative lawyer who is also quick at answering questions and who has a specialised knowledge.

He combines unusual technical and human qualities with an in-depth knowledge of the law and a rare ability to transmit this knowledge in a very structured yet accessible way.

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Adriano Squilacce
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Adriano Squilacce
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Band 4
Adriano Squilacce represents clients in both civil and criminal proceedings, including compliance and insolvency cases.

Adriano Squilacce is a very dedicated lawyer.

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Fernando Aguilar de Carvalho
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Fernando Aguilar de Carvalho
Head of Dispute Resolution
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Band 2
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Nuno Salazar Casanova
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Nuno Salazar Casanova
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Band 2
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Adriano Squilacce
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Adriano Squilacce
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Band 4
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Members

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Alexandre Mota Pinto

David Sequeira Dinis

Francisco Proença de Carvalho