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Introduction Uría Menéndez is an independent law firm that was founded in Madrid in 1946 by Professor Rodrigo Uría González. We currently have seventeen offices in Spain, Portugal, where we operate as Uría Menéndez - Proença de Carvalho, and major cities in Europe, the Americas and Asia. We advise on Spanish, Portuguese and EU law in business-related matters and cover the full spectrum of industry sectors. We assist our clients in their international transactions through our network of offices and our close links with prestigious firms around the world. Uría Menéndez has had an active presence in Latin America for almost two decades. Our longstanding commitment and strong ties with the region were further strengthened when we joined forces with two of the leading firms in that continent, Philippi in Chile and Prietocarrizosa in Colombia, to create, as of January 2015, the first major Ibero-American law firm: Philippi, Prietocarrizosa & Uría. We are one of the most prestigious law firms in Continental Europe and have adhered at all times to our core principles: rigorous analysis of the law, professional services of the highest quality and long-lasting relationships with clients, capacity for innovation and honesty, decency and strict compliance with high ethical and professional standards; in a nutshell, we strive to excel at all levels. Rodrigo Uría Meruéndano 02
Uría Menéndez s track-record is evidence of how well the firm has stayed abreast of ongoing changes in the business world. The firm has been actively involved in the most innovative transactions that have taken place in the Iberian Peninsula and Latin America in the last few years. Since its establishment, Uría Menéndez has provided assistance to numerous companies in developing their businesses, has gained its clients trust and the respect of colleagues and competitors alike, and enjoys widespread prestige both at home and abroad. Uría Menéndez has offices in Barcelona, Bilbao, Madrid, Valencia, Lisbon and Porto in the Iberian Peninsula, as well as in Brussels, Frankfurt, London, New York and Beijing. We also work with highly regarded local firms in the countries where our clients operate. Moreover, Uría Menéndez has its own offices and association or collaboration agreements with local law firms in Latin America. The firm is present in Latin America through its associate firms in Bogotá, Buenos Aires, Lima, México City, Santiago de Chile and Sâo Paulo. Uría Menéndez is excellent in all respects. The Legal 500 One of the best corporate firms in Spain, with an international client base and visibility on a string of complex deals. Chambers Europe 03
Areas Uría Menéndez opened its Barcelona office in 1987 and currently has 92 lawyers who advise on all areas of law, finding solutions tailored to its clients needs. Uría Menéndez advises on the following areas of law: administrative, arbitration, civil, bankruptcy, energy, finance, tax, real estate and urban planning, labour, maritime law, transport and logistics, environmental law, commercial, securities markets, media, health and the internet, litigation, industrial & intellectual property, pharmaceutical, EU and competition law. We distinguish ourselves through the quality of our legal advice and service, our capacity for innovation and ability to assist clients to achieve their business objectives. These skills greatly contribute to our success in establishing enduring relationships with our clients. Our office in Barcelona is organised into a variety of areas, each structured to guarantee that every matter is handled by specialist lawyers who provide a personal service of the highest calibre. Each matter is managed by a minimum of two lawyers, one of whom is a partner, counsel or senior associate. The lead partner or senior associate acts as a main contact with the client and co-ordinates the team of lawyers handling the matter. 04
1. COMMERCIAL LAW AREA banking & finance, commercial contracts, antitrust, commercial law, company law, M&A, securities market. 2. MEDIA, HEALTH AND IP AREA e-commerce, telecommunications, media, pharmaceutical, industrial and intellectual property, data protection, advertising, energy and other utilities. Uría Menéndez is impressive, business oriented and always on time. The Legal 500 The technical quality is amazing, and the lawyers are innovative and service-oriented. Chambers Europe 05
3. TAX AREA general Company Taxation, M&A, international tax planning, transfer pricing (APAs), tax restructuring, remuneration systems and stock options. 4. PUBLIC LAW AND LITIGATION AREA arbitration, civil law, public procurement, litigation in commercial, company and public law, litigation in intellectual property law, criminal liability, product liability. This firm is in another league; the quality is excellent. Chambers Europe Uría Menéndez has a big reputation and more than exceeds all expectations. The Legal 500 06
5. LABOUR LAW AREA remuneration agreements, labour audits, employment contracts, collective bargaining agreements, labour-related litigation, senior executives, pension plans, restructurings, social security. 6. TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS air law, construction, sale and purchase of vessels, financing, logistics and distribution, multimodal transport, ports, maritime insurance and P&I, maritime, land and rail transportation, maritime sales. I d give this team a ten out of ten: extraordinary from a service perspective, great technical expertise and highly pragmatic. Chambers Europe Always one of the first choices for maritime matters, Uría Menéndez s practice provides a high level of service, including excellent business acumen. The Legal 500 07
7. COMPETITION LAW AREA merger control, cartels and concerted practices, abuse of dominant position, state aid. 8. REAL ESTATE, URBAN PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL LAW AREA advice on real estate management transactions, project construction, design and management, environmental issues, development, investment and financing of real estate projects, ownership, leasing and management of real estate assets, liability of construction agents. 9. INFRASTRUCTURE GROUP infrastructure construction agreements, operation of infrastructures, financing of construction projects, obtaining administrative licences to operate infrastructure. Uría Menéndez s impressive team is definitely top end in this area. The Legal 500 08
Contacts ACQUISITION FINANCE Eduardo Geli +34 93 416 51 31 eduardo.geli@uria.com ADMINISTRATIVE LAW Esteban Arimany +34 93 416 55 27 esteban.arimany@uria.com Daniel I. Ripley +34 93 416 51 21 daniel.ripley@uria.com ARBITRATION Alejandro Ferreres +34 93 416 55 28 alex.ferreres@uria.com BANKING Eduardo Geli +34 93 416 51 31 eduardo.geli@uria.com CAPITAL MARKETS Javier Valle javier.valle@uria.com CIVIL LIABILITY Alejandro Ferreres +34 93 416 55 28 alex.ferreres@uria.com COMPETITION Juan Antonio Pérez +34 93 416 55 52 juan.perezrivares@uria.com CORPORATE Elena Úbeda +34 93 416 51 22 elena.ubeda@uria.com CRIMINAL Óscar Morales +34 93 416 55 44 oscar.morales@uria.com ENVIRONMENTAL LAW Juan Antonio Loste +34 93 416 51 21 juanantonio.loste@uria.com EUROPEAN LAW Juan Antonio Pérez +34 93 416 55 52 juan.perezrivares@uria.com HOTELS Juan Antonio Pérez +34 93 416 55 52 juan.perezrivares@uria.com INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY, UNFAIR COMPETITION & ADVERTISING Montiano Monteagudo +34 93 416 55 44 montiano.monteagudo@uria.com INFRASTRUCTURE & PUBLIC PROCUREMENT Esteban Arimany +34 93 416 55 27 esteban.arimany@uria.com INSOLVENCY Raimon Tagliavini +34 93 416 55 28 raimon.tagliavini@uria.com INSURANCE Javier Valle javier.valle@uria.com 9
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY Montiano Monteagudo +34 93 416 55 44 montiano.monteagudo@uria.com IT LAW, E-COMMERCE & DATA PROTECTION Montiano Monteagudo +34 93 416 55 44 montiano.monteagudo@uria.com LABOUR LAW Mario Ibáñez +34 93 416 51 24 mario.ibanez@uria.com Juan Reyes +34 93 416 55 53 juan.reyes@uria.com LITIGATION Alejandro Ferreres +34 93 416 55 28 alex.ferreres@uria.com Raimon Tagliavini +34 93 416 55 28 raimon.tagliavini@uria.com M&A Eduardo Geli +34 93 416 51 31 eduardo.geli@uria.com Elena Úbeda +34 93 416 51 22 elena.ubeda@uria.com Eduardo Bagaría eduardo.bagaria@uria.com PHARMACEUTICAL LAW Montiano Monteagudo +34 93 416 55 44 montiano.monteagudo@uria.com PRIVATE EQUITY Eduardo Geli +34 93 416 51 31 eduardo.geli@uria.com Javier Valle javier.valle@uria.com PROJECT FINANCE Javier Valle javier.valle@uria.com REAL ESTATE, CONSTRUCTION & SHOPPING CENTRES Juan Antonio Pérez +34 93 416 55 52 juan.perezrivares@uria.com TAX Luis Viñuales +34 93 416 51 74 luis.vinuales@uria.com TITULIZACIONES Javier Valle javier.valle@uria.com URBAN PLANNING Daniel I. Ripley +34 93 416 51 21 daniel.ripley@uria.com 10