Manuel Vélez
Europe Guide 2024
Band 5 : Public Law
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About
Provided by Manuel Vélez
Practice Areas
Public Law
Career
Manuel is a partner in the Madrid office of Uría Menéndez. He joined the firm in 2003 and is a member of the Public and Environmental Law Practice Area.
He has experience in all areas of public law, but especially in regulated sectors, such as securities markets and the financial, energy, security and defence, prevention of money laundering and competition law sectors. He also advises on public procurement law and public authority liability.
Manuel focuses his practice on litigation involving administrative and constitutional matters and regularly advises in sanctioning proceedings before the CNMV, the Bank of Spain and the Commission for the Prevention of Money Laundering. He also has vast experience in due diligence processes involving regulatory matters.
In the 2015 edition of Iberian Lawyer, Manuel was named one of the top 40 lawyers under the age of 40 in Spain and Portugal.
Professional Memberships
Madrid Bar Association
Subcommission on the prevention of money laundering of the Consejo General de la Abogacía Español
European Association of Trade + Investment Controls and Compliance Attorneys
Languages Spoken
English
Chambers Review
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Manuel Vélez is experienced in handling administrative disputes and appeals, particularly against decisions made by the Spanish Securities Authority.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"In situations where we were stuck, where we have put things at risk, Manuel has helped us a lot."
"He's reliable, very calm and to the point."
"In situations where we were stuck, where we have put things at risk, Manuel has helped us a lot."
"He's reliable, very calm and to the point."
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