Dispute Resolution: The Elite
Global Guide 2024 : Portugal
Band 1
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+351 21 030 8600About
Provided by Uría Menéndez
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.
Chambers Review
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
- Uría Menéndez defended Santander in a dispute against the Portuguese Competition Authority in relation to fines imposed on 14 Portuguese banks.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"This multidisciplinary and multicultural team is an added value to the firm's ability to tackle complex matters and provides a fertile ground for a better strategic discussion with the client."
"The team shows profound knowledge and experience in the legal matters."
"The Uría Menéndez team is very effective on dealing with complex and dynamic processes, delivering always high quality and fast-paced results."
"They are very commercial in their approach and can provide the advice we need."
"They know the level of detail we require, which is direct and concise. They provide clear and concrete answers."
"This multidisciplinary and multicultural team is an added value to the firm's ability to tackle complex matters and provides a fertile ground for a better strategic discussion with the client."
"The team shows profound knowledge and experience in the legal matters."
"The Uría Menéndez team is very effective on dealing with complex and dynamic processes, delivering always high quality and fast-paced results."
"They are very commercial in their approach and can provide the advice we need."
"They know the level of detail we require, which is direct and concise. They provide clear and concrete answers."
Notable Practitioners
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.
"Fernando Aguilar de Carvalho provides strategic advice."
Nuno Salazar Casanova has a broad litigation practice that extends across shareholder disputes, 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.
"He is a very bright and intelligent lawyer."
Adriano Squilacce represents clients in both civil and criminal proceedings, including compliance and insolvency cases.
"He is a fantastic professional and always attentive."
"He is very involved in matters, provides a very personalised and detailed advice and his technical abilities are impressive."
Ranked Lawyers at
Uría Menéndez
Portugal
Members
Provided by Uría Menéndez
Alexandre Mota Pinto
David Sequeira Dinis
Head of Department
Francisco Proença de Carvalho