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Ashurst

Competition/European Law

Europe Guide 2026 : Spain

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Competition/European Law - Spain

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Ashurst houses a respected competition department with a strong presence in this field. The law firm provides particular expertise in competition law matters arising from M&A deals, providing activity in high-profile merger control and foreign direct investment proceedings at both the local and EU level, as well as advising clients on allegations of gun-jumping. The team handles a variety of antitrust instructions including cartel and abuse of dominance proceedings, appeals against fines and damages claims.

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Work Highlights

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  • Ashurst advised Albia on merger control filings and gun-jumping investigations around a number of proposed transactions.

Strengths

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  • Ashurst stands out for its technical approach, the strength of its specialised teams, and its ability to propose innovative and robust alternatives that unlock particularly complex legal challenges.

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  • It is a firm that can be practical and surgical when needed.

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  • It is a department with industry experience. It is a technically highly competent team that is agile and quick to offer practical solutions.

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  • The lawyers have the ability to understand the client's business and needs and are pragmatic, creative, open-minded and active listeners.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Rafael Baena
    Rafael Baena

    Rafael Baena

    Rafael Baena possesses broad expertise in handling merger control and FDI proceedings, as well as representing clients in possible gun-jumping cases. His practice also encompasses investigations into allegations of anti-competitive practices, as well as subsequent damages actions and appeals against CNMC decisions.

    • He is a great professional with a lot of experience and a very good transversal vision of the issues and of our business.

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    • He has the technical knowledge of the matter, but goes beyond that to understand the business needs and the impacts. That is what I value the most – his business sense.

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    • He is an innovative lawyer who always goes the extra mile. He combines uncommon strategic creativity with very solid legal knowledge, resulting in innovative yet perfectly well-founded alternatives.

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    • Rafael Baena is an excellent lawyer – always our first choice. He has exceptional client service, and he engages in problem solving with a commercial approach.

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  • Javier Torrecilla Pérez
    Javier Torrecilla Pérez

    Javier Torrecilla Pérez

    Javier Torrecilla Pérez enters the rankings this year on the back of a broad competition law practice that encompasses merger control, competition authority investigations and managing antitrust risks. He additionally handles appeals and competition damage claim litigation in Spain, as well as state aid matters.

    • Our experience with Javier Torrecilla Pérez has been excellent. He is one of the best lawyers of his generation.

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    • I would highlight his availability, and that he is really nice and charming.

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