Uría Menéndez, International & Cross-Border Capabilities

About

Provided by Uría Menéndez

Over the last 40 years we have advised the majority of the main funds on their investments and divestitures across all sectors.

We have private equity specialists throughout the firm, enabling us to organise multidisciplinary teams quickly and efficiently to handle both purely domestic transactions in Spain and Portugal and those with a cross-border component.

Thanks to the synergies developed by working closely with the M&A, Banking and Finance, Restructuring, Capital Markets, Tax, Competition, Labour and Litigation Practice Areas, we are in a privileged position to advise on all aspects of private equity deals.

Our lawyers are renowned for their expertise in particularly complex transactions, and have advised on practically every groundbreaking deal in this sector, from venture capital investment to national or cross-border, public or private deals and exits. We are also actively involved in the negotiation and establishment of joint ventures in our core markets.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

International & Cross-Border Transactions - Spain

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

The law firm performs strongly on cross-border transactions for its clients from the TMT, life sciences, energy and infrastructure sectors. It is a top choice among elite international firms to advise on Spanish aspects of global M&A and is also adept leading outbound M&A, particularly across Europe and into Latin America.

It is also well versed in multi-jurisdictional litigation and often advises on commercial disputes across Europe in financial services, life sciences and energy. It shows solid capability supporting clients in international arbitration, with a strong track record of defending clients in claims relating to projects and assets in the Latin American energy, infrastructure and construction fields. The law firm also provides expertise in investigations work, including cross-border financial and corporate crime cases.

业务优势

Uría Menéndez is a top choice for referral work coming into Spain, and the law firm has also established itself as a leader for Iberian clients seeking advice on international investment and global expansion. Offering strong experience of key markets and as regular advisers on Latin American matters, its Spanish teams, supported by global offices, provide top-tier advice across transactional and disputes areas. To counsel on multi-jurisdictional matters the firm combines its local capabilities with strategic alliances and a network of 'best friends' firms.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

"Uría Menéndez's national and international experience makes the advice regarding complex matters very solid."