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Uría Menéndez

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Provided by Uría Menéndez

We work with our clients on every phase of their transport, social, technological and environmental infrastructure projects, whatever the sector and whatever the geographical environment.

Our versatile team of lawyers provides multijurisdictional advice through our network across the Iberian Peninsula and Latin America. Our comprehensive understanding of business and fluid dealings with the regulatory bodies enable us to anticipate the challenges associated with each type of infrastructure, actively participate in preparing draft legislation, and design innovative contractual solutions.

We advise public authorities, construction groups, developers and lenders on all types of issues and help businesses execute those that are particularly complex, ranging from public-infrastructure projects and concessions to public-private partnerships (PPP/PFI), doing so at every stage of the value chain:

- Tendering and contracting

- Financing

- Construction

- Operation

- M&A

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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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  • 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.

    Projects respondentGlobal

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

    Projects respondentGlobal

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

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

      Projects respondentGlobal

    • 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.

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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 business-oriented, easy to work with, responsive and good at understanding what clients want to achieve.

      Projects respondentGlobal

    • 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.

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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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