Introduction. Rodrigo Uría Meruéndano

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2 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 assist our clients in their international transactions through our network of offices and our close links with prestigious law firms around the world. After almost two decades in Latin America, we have further strengthened our ties to the region with the creation of the first major Ibero-American law firm Philippi, Prietocarrizosa, Ferrero DU & Uría (PPU). PPU was set up in January 2015 following the merger of Philippi (Chile) and Prietocarrizosa (Colombia) and grew in January 2016 with the incorporation of the Peruvian law firms Ferrero Abogados and Delmar Ugarte. PPU now has more than 350 lawyers and offices in Chile (Santiago), Colombia (Bogotá and Barranquilla) and Peru (Lima). 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

3 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

4 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

5 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

6 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

7 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

8 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

9 Contacts ACQUISITION FINANCE Eduardo Geli ADMINISTRATIVE LAW Esteban Arimany Daniel I. Ripley ARBITRATION Alejandro Ferreres BANKING Eduardo Geli CAPITAL MARKETS Javier Valle CIVIL LIABILITY Alejandro Ferreres COMPETITION Juan Antonio Pérez CORPORATE Elena Úbeda CRIMINAL Óscar Morales ENVIRONMENTAL LAW Juan Antonio Loste EUROPEAN LAW Juan Antonio Pérez HOTELS Juan Antonio Pérez INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY, UNFAIR COMPETITION & ADVERTISING Montiano Monteagudo INFRASTRUCTURE & PUBLIC PROCUREMENT Esteban Arimany INSOLVENCY Raimon Tagliavini INSURANCE Javier Valle 9

10 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY Montiano Monteagudo IT LAW, E-COMMERCE & DATA PROTECTION Montiano Monteagudo LABOUR LAW Mario Ibáñez Juan Reyes LITIGATION Alejandro Ferreres Raimon Tagliavini M&A Eduardo Geli Elena Úbeda Eduardo Bagaría PHARMACEUTICAL LAW Montiano Monteagudo PRIVATE EQUITY Eduardo Geli Javier Valle PROJECT FINANCE Javier Valle REAL ESTATE, CONSTRUCTION & SHOPPING CENTRES Juan Antonio Pérez TAX Luis Viñuales TITULIZACIONES Javier Valle URBAN PLANNING Daniel I. Ripley