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We take an active role in complex debt restructuring and refinancing transactions, advising both borrowers and lenders. The team combines relevant experience with an awareness of the interests at stake in this type of transaction and the know-how of lawyers in other practice areas, such as Litigation, Real Estate and Tax.

Our advice encompasses every stage of the restructuring process, from the initial negotiations through to the signing of restructuring and refinancing documents.

We advise on a wide range of topics related to insolvency and restructuring, including the restructuring of investments of venture capital firms.

  • Company and group restructurings
  • Refinancing and restructuring of debt
  • Pre-insolvency advice
  • Negotiations with banks, other financial entities and distressed debt funds
  • Standstill and bridge loan agreements
  • Designing security packages
  • Acquisition of distressed assets and debt
  • Accord and satisfaction
  • Debt capitalisation

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What the Team is Known For

Uría Menéndez offers a top restructuring and insolvency department with a notable presence in this arena. The law firm is active advising creditors on insolvency proceedings, including debt recovery and litigation strategies, as well as assisting distressed companies with liquidation, asset disposals and restructuring plans. The team is regularly called upon by investment managers and clients from the banking sector, in addition to advising private equity groups.

Strengths

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Uría Menéndez stands out for its multidisciplinary approach and collaborative mindset. It is quick to involve the right partners across specialties, ensuring that complex matters are addressed holistically and efficiently.

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Uría Menéndez offers absolutely superb technical knowledge and very quick turnaround.

Restructuring/Insolvency respondent
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Uría Menéndez has enormous legal sophistication, in-depth knowledge of complex operations and a large team of experienced lawyers with diverse expertise who provide an excellent service to their clients.

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Uría Menéndez's strengths are its efficiency, speed and knowledge.

Restructuring/Insolvency respondent
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Uría Menéndez is distinguished for its availability and technical knowledge.

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Notable Practitioners

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David Sequeira Dinis
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David Sequeira Dinis
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David Sequeira Dinis boasts a strong track record in handling insolvency proceedings and debt restructuring and recovery processes. He additionally advises on the acquisition of non-performing loan portfolios and the acquisition of distressed assets.

David Sequeira Dinis has excellent diagnostic skills and strong negotiation abilities.

David Sequeira Dinis is one of the lawyers with the most knowledge of the market regarding restructuring and corporate law. He consistently demonstrates tremendous friendliness.

David Sequeira Dinis is very knowledgeable in insolvency and litigation proceedings, I highly recommend him.

David Sequeira Dinis is hands down the best lawyer in Portugal. He is thorough, client-oriented, technically superb and has a deep understanding of most fields of law adjacent to his activity.

David Sequeira Dinis is a superstar. He is a very well-rounded lawyer who can provide clear guidance on most issues and is very commercially aware.

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