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Uría Menéndez

TMT: Telecommunications

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Uría Menéndez

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Provided by Uría Menéndez

Uría Menéndez has been a pioneer in providing legal advice on the areas of telecommunications, media and sport.

The group of lawyers dedicated to these areas is currently composed of three partners, three senior associates and ten associates working in the firm’s offices in Madrid, Lisbon and Barcelona.

The lawyers of this group provide a comprehensive service to clients in their activities ranging from advice on regulatory issues to company transactions. We advise telecommunication companies, media (press, radio and television), entertainment companies (audiovisual producers, musicals, publishers, etc.), technological companies, internet service providers, software creators, sport organisations, athletes and sport professionals.

In attending to our clients in fields with high degrees of specialisation, we consider it essential to provide our lawyers with continuous training in order to maintain their profound knowledge in their fields of expertise.

TMT

- General advice about telecommunications law.
- Legal statute of the telecommunications operators.
- Contracts between operators (interconnection, fibre rent, infrastructure sharing) and with a third party (net financing, outsourcing).
- Procedures with regulating authorities.
- Advice in the participation of public tenders.
- Sales, purchases and other operations of telecommunications companies.


Chambers Review

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TMT: Telecommunications - Spain

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Uría Menéndez has a strong practice offering advice on IT, data protection and telecommunications. The law firm is experienced in handling contentious and non-contentious matters, including data protection mandates for social media companies and financial institutions. It also manages cases pertaining to cybersecurity, digital rights and e-commerce, as well as app and blockchain development. The team additionally acts for telecommunications companies, assisting with M&A transactions and regulatory matters.

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Work Highlights

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  • Uría Menéndez provided strategic advice to the META Group concerning data protection and compliance matters across their social media platforms, and assists the company in responding to requests from the Spanish Data Protection Agency.

Strengths

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  • The firm is thorough in its responses and methodical. Furthermore, its tone and attitude are always friendly and approachable. But above all, I would highlight the quality.

    TMT: Telecommunications respondentEurope

  • The law firm delivered professional, efficient work tailored to the needs of the business. It is highly recommended for the trust it inspires and the risks it mitigates.

    TMT: Telecommunications respondentEurope

  • The team's speed ​​and agility are what we value most. We also benefited from its closeness to the client, fluid communication, constant availability and technical quality.

    TMT: Telecommunications respondentEurope

  • Uría Menendez stands out for its knowledge of data protection regulations and practice, practical business experience and strategy.

    TMT: Telecommunications respondentEurope

  • The firm is a very good partner for our business. The team understands our needs, collaborates very well and adapts with speed.

    TMT: Telecommunications respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Leticia López-Lapuente
    Leticia López-Lapuente

    Leticia López-Lapuente

    Leticia López-Lapuente has a high level of activity in substantial IT and data protection mandates. She assists with cloud-based services, e-commerce, app development and digital transformation processes. She offers further in-depth expertise in data protection compliance as well as privacy mandates.

    • Leticia López-Lapuente was completely excellent. Whenever we contacted her, she provided very helpful solutions.

      TMT: Telecommunications respondentEurope

    • Her vision and commitment to us exceed all expectations, brilliantly anticipating situations and contexts. Leticia López-Lapuente is a pillar both inside and outside her organisation.

      TMT: Telecommunications respondentEurope
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  • Pablo González-Espejo
    Pablo González-Espejo

    Pablo González-Espejo

    Department head Pablo González-Espejo is identified as a key practitioner in the firm's TMT practice. He is at his most visible advising telecoms companies on transactions, commercial contracts and regulatory matters.

    • González-Espejo is always available and quick to advise.

      TMT: Telecommunications respondentEurope

    • Pablo González-Espejo is very close to his clients, very easy to reach, and very professional and diligent.

      TMT: Telecommunications respondentEurope
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