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Uría Menéndez

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Provided by Uría Menéndez

Uría Menéndez  is the market-leader in non-recourse and limited recourse financing of power plants, regasification plants, wind power projects, solar power projects, and generally, all types of energy infrastructures. We also have extensive experience in financing projects in the infrastructure sector (roads, railways, ports, dams, waste treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants and water pipelines, and large urbanisation works). We advise on projects in the Iberian market, Europe and Latin America.

Our clients are as varied as the projects in which we are involved, and include promoters, financing entities, monoline insurers and rating agencies.

  • Tendering for infrastructure concessions
  • Project design, including contractual, tax, environmental and regulatory aspects
  • Project contracts (including construction, supply and subsequent sale contracts for final products)
  • Due diligence analysis of the corporate, contractual, environmental, regulatory and tax aspects of projects
  • Mandate letters and term sheets
  • Senior facility, VAT facility, interest rate hedging and inter-creditor agreements, security packages and sponsor support contracts
  • Syndication contracts and legal aspects of information memorandums

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Projects - Portugal

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Uría Menéndez has an impressive team that advises on projects relating to the energy and infrastructure spheres, additionally handling matters arising in the transport sector. The law firm offers support in a number of mandates including sub-concession agreements, public procurement and tender procedures. The lawyers also assist with project acquisitions in the renewable energy sector. Its client portfolio includes international investors, domestic banks and energy companies.
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Work Highlights

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  • Uría Menéndez assisted Boliden Mineral with the acquisition of the Neves-Corvo mine in Portugal and the Zinkgruvan mine in Sweden from subsidiaries of Lundin Mining.

Strengths

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  • The Uría Menéndez team shows a prompt reactivity to our requests, always being available and proactive.

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  • Uría Menéndez provides impressive quality of service and good assistance to clients. The team is of high quality, and the technical expertise of all employees is above average.

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  • The team's service is fast. The lawyers meet strict deadlines and are available.

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  • The firm has lawyers with a lot of quality who have demonstrated the ability to deal with complex and sophisticated matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Bernardo Diniz de Ayala
    Bernardo Diniz de Ayala

    Bernardo Diniz de Ayala

    Bernardo Diniz de Ayala regularly acts on public tender processes and concession agreements. He is well placed to advise developers, with further activity assisting financial institutions with project finance.

    • Bernardo Diniz de Ayala has a high level of customer support, helpfulness and experience, with a broad vision of the environment and the ability to define the necessary tools and strategies.

      Projects respondentEurope

    • Bernardo Diniz de Ayala is a remarkable lawyer from a technical point of view. He brings great seniority, proximity to the client and pragmatism.

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  • João Louro e Costa
    João Louro e Costa

    João Louro e Costa

    João Louro e Costa is experienced in handling project development and project finance. He also assists clients with transactions in the energy sector.

    • João Louro e Costa is a lawyer with a very sophisticated profile and he is technically excellent. He is very analytical and goes in depth, always exceeding a superficial analysis.

      Projects respondentEurope

    • João Louro e Costa is business-oriented, easy to work with, responsive and good at understanding what clients want to achieve.

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  • Gonçalo Andrade e Sousa
    Gonçalo Andrade e Sousa

    Gonçalo Andrade e Sousa

    Gonçalo Andrade e Sousa advises clients on projects across the transportation and healthcare industries, as well as acquisitions in the renewable energy sector.

    • Gonçalo Andrade e Sousa is always very clear in his explanations and he is diligent. He goes into detail and understands what clients are asking for.

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