Uría Menéndez

Uría Menéndez is an independent law firm headquartered in Madrid, advising domestic and international clients on Spanish, Portuguese and European Union law in business-related matters. The firm is not part of a global network and fields more than 600 lawyers across offices in seven countries, with work spanning Spain, Portugal, Europe and Latin America.

Practice areas cover the main fields of commercial law, including intellectual property and copyright, digital law and technology and digital platforms, generative AI legal issues, tax, competition, banking and finance, employment, litigation and arbitration, and criminal law. A specialist copyright and IP team advises on rights creation, commercial exploitation and enforcement, with matters involving technology, digital platforms, entertainment and generative AI. Clients include companies in technology, financial services and entertainment, and much of the work is cross-border.

The firm places emphasis on professional development and on knowledge sharing; it publishes legal analysis and updates as part of that activity. Its stated focus on client service and multijurisdictional work provides a working environment oriented towards Spanish, Portuguese and EU law practice.