Uría Menéndez, Projects | Chambers Global Profile

About

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

Chambers Review

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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

Provided by Uría Menéndez

Uría Menéndez advised Banco Santander on their role as a financing party for the distressed Algarve Litoral motorway sub-concession.

Strengths

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The lawyers are very efficient, professional and knowledgeable.

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Global

The law firm stands out for its availability as well as its technical and industry knowledge.

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The team at Uría Menéndez knows our business very well and can approach multiple areas.

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Global

The team has good market knowledge and is hard-working.

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Global

The lawyers are very efficient, professional and knowledgeable.

Projects respondent
Global

The law firm stands out for its availability as well as its technical and industry knowledge.

Projects respondent
Global

The team at Uría Menéndez knows our business very well and can approach multiple areas.

Projects respondent
Global

The team has good market knowledge and is hard-working.

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Global

Notable Practitioners

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Bernardo Diniz de Ayala

Head of Projects

Band 1

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 everything we expect from a partner.

Bernardo Diniz de Ayala is an outstanding lawyer; he is available, interested and knowledgeable about the topics he accompanies.

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João Louro e Costa

Band 4

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 always present, very experienced and creative.

João Louro e Costa is very thorough and goes above and beyond for his clients.

João Louro e Costa is pragmatic and focuses on the important topics. He is also very efficient and fast.

He is a very objective and practical lawyer.

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Gonçalo Andrade e Sousa

Associates to watch

Gonçalo Andrade e Sousa has a rapidly expanding practice, advising on projects across the transportation and healthcare industries, as well as acquisitions in the renewable energy sector.

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