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Uría Menéndez

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Uría Menéndez

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Transport, logistics and mobility form the backbone of the current economic, social and business environment. The result is a dynamic and complex regulatory framework that requires an all-encompassing approach to legal advice and transactional support.

Our multidisciplinary and versatile team knows how to design and implement regulatory and financing structures, execute corporate and infrastructure transactions, and manage risks in the maritime, aviation, rail, logistics and urban-mobility sectors of the main Ibero-American markets.

We handle both transactions and litigation:

- M&A.
- Financing.
- Port infrastructure.
- International sales of godos.
- Mobility.
- Contentious-administrative proceedings.
- Admiralty litigation.
- Yachts.

We support the main players in the sector:

- Banks.
- Funds.
- Shipping, aviation and rail companies.
- Logistics operators.
- Ports: cargo-handling and passenger terminals, consignors, other service providers and port authorities.
- Technology companies.
- Other companies involved in the urban-mobility sector.

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What the Team is Known For

Uría Menéndez houses a highly regarded wide-ranging practice with expertise in both wet and dry shipping matters. The law firm regularly advises on shipbuilding contracts and other transactional mandates, including the constitution of joint ventures and shipping-related M&A transactions. In addition, the team is adept at handling disputes in relation to contract and payment claims as well as port concessions. Its clientele includes P&I clubs, port administrators and shipyards. Uría Menéndez also assists international financial groups with a variety of financing mandates concerning vessels and construction projects, in addition to facility agreements and restructuring processes.

Strengths

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  • Uría Menéndez is widely recognised for its exceptional legal craftsmanship, particularly in complex cross-border transactions. The team excels at handling complex matters with precise execution.

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  • The team demonstrates exceptional expertise, responsiveness and a genuine commitment to our goals. It advises with clarity and confidence, while remaining approachable and collaborative.

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  • Uría Menéndez offers experience, speed in service and commercial focus.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Carlos López-Quiroga
    Band 1Carlos López-Quiroga

    Carlos López-Quiroga

    Carlos López-Quiroga advises on a broad array of mandates including shipbuilding contracts, M&A transactions and contractual and payment disputes. He also brings a breadth of experience in relation to port concession agreements and shipbuilding projects. Carlos demonstrates further skill in handling maritime financing matters including cross-border project financing and facility agreements.

    • Carlos López-Quiroga is an excellent maritime lawyer.

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    • Carlos stands out for his judgement, responsiveness and ability to balance technical depth with commercial pragmatism. He is a steady hand in moments of pressure and a trusted sounding board.

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  • Up and ComingLuz Martínez de Azcoitia
    Up and ComingLuz Martínez de Azcoitia

    Luz Martínez de Azcoitia

    Supervising associate Luz Martínez de Azcoitia is a key member of the team and notably active on shipping finance mandates. She displays particular skill in advising on multi-jurisdictional project financing matters.

    • Luz Martínez de Azcoitia is very available and really helpful at solving problems.

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    • Luz Martínez de Azcoitia is a very efficient lawyer.

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