Dispute Resolution
Global Guide 2024 : Spain
Band 1
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Provided by Uría Menéndez
Our leading position is built on our extensive experience defending companies’ interests in litigation and international arbitration and protecting their investments.
Clients trust our reputation for rigorous, sophisticated, and above all practical advice in all types of proceedings and arbitrations on business-related matters. We set the standard and stand apart in the market.
We carry out a detailed overall analysis of each matter to offer the most effective and appropriate solution to achieve the client’s objectives, providing the necessary resources and team to handle the litigation, but also exploring every possible avenue to resolve the dispute out of court.
We are leaders in multijurisdictional legal defence and appear before all Spanish and Portuguese courts, the Court of Justice of the European Union and the European Court of Human Rights, as well as all domestic and international arbitral tribunals.
Our strong presence in Latin America (in Chile, Colombia and Peru) and our Best Friends network in Europe enable us to provide first-class advice to companies, high-net-worth individuals and family businesses.
Chambers Review
Uría Menéndez is a market-leading choice with a team that maintains a strong grip on litigation and arbitration in Spain. The law firm frequently represents key domestic and multinational companies from the banking, technology and energy sectors in some of the largest and most publicised matters in the Spanish market. The team also handles shareholder and contractual disputes. The law firm is regularly instructed to defend clients in collective claims. Its caseload extends to European and Latin American commercial or investment arbitration proceedings. Uría Menéndez offers significant capabilities in both European law and Spanish civil law.
Work Highlights
- Uría Menéndez defended Banco Santander against a claim of consumer rights associations to stop multicurrency clauses in loans taken out by customers of Banco Popular, now closed.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Uría Menéndez stand out for their meticulous comprehension of all documents, anticipation of arguments and attention to detail."
"They understand the business well."
"They understand emergencies; they are very fast."
"Their strategic vision of the matter is very high."
"Uría Menéndez stand out for their meticulous comprehension of all documents, anticipation of arguments and attention to detail."
"They understand the business well."
"They understand emergencies; they are very fast."
"Their strategic vision of the matter is very high."
Notable Practitioners
Fernando Pantaleón is a notable name in Spanish disputes market who demonstrates long-standing experience handling banking disputes, providing standout advice to prominent Spanish banks.
Jesús Remón Peñalver comes highly recommended for his expertise in banking disputes, where he advises prominent Spanish banks.
"He has a brilliant mind."
"He is an incredible lawyer who's highly respected by all."
José Miguel Fatás is a market-leading figure who regularly assists a range of clients with a variety of contentious matters including arbitration proceedings.
Álvaro López de Argumedo's wide-ranging practice provides solutions for clients in the finance, real estate and construction sectors and he is equipped to represent companies in complex arbitrations across Europe, Asia and Africa.
"Álvaro López de Argumedo works with absolute excellence and a thorough understanding of the company's needs."
"Alvaro speaks very clearly. You understand everything, and these are not easy issues."
Manuel García-Villarrubia acts for clients in the telecommunications and banking sectors, with particular experience defending against collective actions.
Gabriel Bottini acts in international investment arbitrations across Spain and Latin America, often in a counsel capacity.
Ranked Lawyers at
Uría Menéndez
Spain
Members
Provided by Uría Menéndez
David Fernández de Retana
Javier García
Sergio Sánchez