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Uría Menéndez

Litigation: Elite

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Uría Menéndez

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Litigation: Elite - Spain

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What the Team is Known For

Uría Menéndez is a market-leading choice with a team that maintains a strong grip on litigation in Spain. The law firm frequently represents key domestic and multinational companies from the banking, technology and energy sectors in some of the largest and most publicised matters in the Spanish market. The team also handles shareholder and contractual disputes. The law firm is regularly instructed to defend clients in collective claims. 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 Mediaset in enforcement proceedings initiated by ITV Studios, regarding the infringement of exclusive rights to the TV show Pasapalabra. The compensation was valued at EUR44 million.

Strengths

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  • Uría Menéndez's litigation lawyers' negotiating skills make the firm's litigation department one of the strongest.

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  • Uría Menéndez has a multidisciplinary expert team that provides complete advice on all the issues that arise.

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  • The quality of work of the Uría team is practically exceptional.

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  • All the issues we have handled have always been dealt with quickly and analytically, proposing different options on how to move forward.

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  • Uría Menéndez work with full dedication, are close to the client and adopt adequate strategies for problems. We are very happy.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Fernando Pantaleón
    Fernando Pantaleón

    Fernando Pantaleón

    Fernando Pantaleón is a notable name in Spanish disputes market who demonstrates long-standing experience handling banking disputes, providing standout advice to prominent Spanish banks.

    • Fernando is an absolute reference in this field.

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  • Jesús Remón Peñalver
    Jesús Remón Peñalver

    Jesús Remón Peñalver

    Senior statesperson Jesús Remón Peñalver comes highly recommended for his expertise in banking disputes, where he advises prominent Spanish banks.

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  • José Miguel Fatás
    José Miguel Fatás

    José Miguel Fatás

    José Miguel Fatás is a market-leading figure who regularly assists a range of clients with a variety of contentious matters including litigation and arbitration proceedings. His strong litigation practice extends into civil and financial litigation, as well as appeals of decisions taken by Spanish life sciences or planning authorities.

    • José Miguel is the best lawyer I've ever worked with. He knows the nitty-gritty of every case.

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    • José Miguel Fatas is a professional who has extensive procedural experience and is committed to the matters under his supervision.

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  • Álvaro López de Argumedo
    Álvaro López de Argumedo

    Álvaro López de Argumedo

    Álvaro López de Argumedo's wide-ranging litigation practice provides solutions for clients in the aviation sector as well as in other key industries. His litigation practice is complemented by strong arbitration expertise.

    • Álvaro has a strong practice and is a very established lawyer.

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  • Manuel García-Villarrubia
    Manuel García-Villarrubia

    Manuel García-Villarrubia

    Manuel García-Villarrubia acts for clients in the telecommunications and banking sectors, with particular experience defending against collective actions.

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  • Agustín Capilla
    Agustín Capilla

    Agustín Capilla

    Agustín Capilla is a seasoned litigator active on a number of claims, including civil liability regarding financial operations and construction projects. He offers additional expertise in antitrust issues, notably defending credit institutions, among other key clients.

    • Agustín is a pleasure to work with.

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    • Agustín boasts a great capacity for analysis and in-depth knowledge of the Spanish legal system. He is always available and proposes solutions regardless of the complexity of the problem posed.

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