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Uría Menéndez

Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)

Europe Guide 2026 : Spain

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Uría Menéndez

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Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) - Spain

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Uría Menéndez acts for an impressive roster of international clients on corporate sustainability matters, as well as potential environmental liability and decarbonisation projects. The team also assists with sustainability-linked financings, and the implementation of EU corporate disclosure programmes. Lawyers at the firm offer further expertise advising on diversity and inclusion policies and social sustainability accreditation. The firm has further experience advising on human rights cases, including acting on a pro bono basis.

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Work Highlights

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  • Uría Menéndez advised Coca-Cola Iberia on implementing CSRD standards within its operations.

Strengths

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  • The advice the firm provides is excellent. It is very detailed and technical, which is needed to understand the market context.

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  • The teams are extremely well-equipped, with highly specialised people, so they can handle a wide variety of complex issues.

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  • Uría Menéndez is a top-rate firm that has a strategic, wide vision and helps us with our global strategy.

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  • It has demonstrated great availability and agility in execution, being able to adapt to the demanding pace of transactions.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • José Alberto Navarro Manich
    José Alberto Navarro Manich

    José Alberto Navarro Manich

    José Alberto Navarro Manich is a prominent administrative law practitioner advising clients on a range of corporate disclosure matters. He also assists clients with internal training on due diligence and human rights issues.

    • José Alberto provides his full availability and supports our company. He thinks alongside us when we have uncertainties.

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    • His leadership and strategic vision guides the entire team and parties involved. He has an ability to identify critical issues and find creative solutions.

      Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) respondentEurope

    • José Alberto is a benchmark in his field.

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  • Marta Ríos
    Marta Ríos

    Marta Ríos

    Marta Ríos acts for clients from the pharmaceutical, consumables and fashion industries on the implementation of corporate sustainability strategies. She also assists with internal health and safety audits.

    • I like the technique she has and how she can explain complex concepts in a simple way.

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    • Marta merges deep technical knowledge with a pragmatic commercial approach. She can translate complex concepts into practical advice.

      Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) respondentEurope

    • She is available and provides immediate attention.

      Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) respondentEurope

    • Marta is very close to the client and makes things easy for you. She has a high technical ability, is very involved in our business and also easy to work with.

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  • Jesús Andrés Sedano
    Jesús Andrés Sedano

    Jesús Andrés Sedano

    Jesús Andrés Sedano has particular expertise acting for prominent Spanish energy clients on the implementation of environmental projects and investigations. He also assists with corporate reporting and due diligence obligations.

    • Jesús has great technical knowledge and problem-solving skills.

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Ranked Individuals at Uría Menéndez (3)

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    José Alberto Navarro Manich

    Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)

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    Jesús Andrés Sedano

    Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)

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