Bernardo Diniz de Ayala, Europe | Chambers Profiles

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Ranked in 2 Practice Areas

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Band 1

Portugal

17 Years Ranked

1

Band 1

Portugal

20 Years Ranked

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About

Provided by Bernardo Diniz de Ayala

Europe

Practice Areas

Public Law, Project Finance, Energy and Natural Resources.

Career

Bernardo Ayala is a partner of Uría Menéndez in Lisbon.

He has over 30 years’ experience advising on public law, infrastructure projects (including project finance) and dispute resolution (including arbitration, public law litigation and multijurisdictional litigation), and is recognised as one of Portugal’s leading practitioners in these areas.

Bernardo advises a broad spectrum of clients on public procurement (particularly project financing structures); domestic and multijurisdictional litigation and arbitration concerning public and administrative law issues; the civil liability of public authorities; M&A in regulated sectors; privatisations; regulatory matters; and financial products contracted by public entities.

Professional Memberships

Portuguese Bar Association

International Bar Association

European Group of Public Law

Public Contracts in Legal Globalization network

Personal

Languages: English and French.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Projects - Portugal

1

Band 1

Individual Editorial

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.

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Public Law - Portugal

1

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Bernardo Diniz de Ayala has a broad practice that includes litigation and arbitration proceedings, as well as public procurement procedures and the negotiation of concession agreements. He regularly assists clients from the finance and infrastructure sectors.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

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.

Projects respondent
Chambers European Guide

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 respondent
Chambers European Guide

Bernardo is a highly senior and knowledgeable lawyer with a holistic view of the problems. He combines high technical skills with extensive experience and excellent common sense.

Public Law respondent
Chambers European Guide

We are highly impressed by Bernardo's absolute readiness, holistic understanding of the issues and presentation of well-considered solutions.

Public Law respondent
Chambers European Guide

Bernardo Diniz de Ayala is an exceptional lawyer.

Public Law respondent
Chambers European Guide

Bernardo is a seasoned professional. He is someone with whom you can have ample discussions about the project at hand, whilst also seeking trustworthy advice about the best course of action.

Public Law respondent
Chambers European Guide

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.

Projects respondent
Chambers European Guide

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 respondent
Chambers European Guide

Bernardo is a highly senior and knowledgeable lawyer with a holistic view of the problems. He combines high technical skills with extensive experience and excellent common sense.

Public Law respondent
Chambers European Guide

We are highly impressed by Bernardo's absolute readiness, holistic understanding of the issues and presentation of well-considered solutions.

Public Law respondent
Chambers European Guide

Bernardo Diniz de Ayala is an exceptional lawyer.

Public Law respondent
Chambers European Guide

Bernardo is a seasoned professional. He is someone with whom you can have ample discussions about the project at hand, whilst also seeking trustworthy advice about the best course of action.

Public Law respondent
Chambers European Guide

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Catarina Tavares Loureiro

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Francisco Brito e Abreu

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Antonio Villacampa Serrano

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Dispute Resolution

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Fernando Aguilar de Carvalho

Head of Dispute Resolution

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Band 2

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Nuno Salazar Casanova

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Band 2

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Adriano Squilacce

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Band 4

Employment

2

André Pestana Nascimento

Head of Employment

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Band 2

Energy & Natural Resources

4

João Louro e Costa

4

Band 4

Gonçalo Andrade e Sousa

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Insurance

3

Helder Frias

Head of Insurance

3

Band 3

Planning

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Gonçalo Reino Pires

1

Band 1

Private Equity

4

Catarina Tavares Loureiro

4

Band 4

4

Francisco Brito e Abreu

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Band 4

Projects

1

Bernardo Diniz de Ayala

Head of Projects

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Band 1

4

João Louro e Costa

4

Band 4

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