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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.

Work Highlights

  • 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.

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Notable Practitioners

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Fernando Pantaleón
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Fernando Pantaleón
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Senior Statespeople

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.

Jesús Remón Peñalver
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Jesús Remón Peñalver
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Senior Statespeople

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

José Miguel Fatás
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José Miguel Fatás
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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.

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

Álvaro López de Argumedo
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Álvaro López de Argumedo
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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.

Manuel García-Villarrubia
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Manuel García-Villarrubia
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Band 4

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
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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.

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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Litigation: Elite

Fernando Pantaleón
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Fernando Pantaleón
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Senior Statespeople
Jesús Remón Peñalver
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Jesús Remón Peñalver
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Senior Statespeople
José Miguel Fatás
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José Miguel Fatás
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Band 1
Álvaro López de Argumedo
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Álvaro López de Argumedo
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Band 3
Manuel García-Villarrubia
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Manuel García-Villarrubia
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Band 4
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Agustín Capilla
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Band 6