Bullard Falla Ezcurra+, Competition/Antitrust | Chambers Latin America Profile

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The firm’s expertise in Competition/Antitrust is especially renowned in the legal market by its economic approach. Partners and associates not only have a vast knowledge of legal matters involving these matters but a deep understanding of antitrust economics. Such an approach gives the firm a significant advantage over other law firms, becoming essential in proceedings regarding market definition, anticompetitive benefits calculation, econometric analysis, etc. Bullard Falla Ezcurra + is the only firm in Peru that has an economist specialized in antitrust and economic regulation as part of their legal team.

The Firm is also known for combining our professional practice with academic activity. Yearly, we organize academic events with international speakers on trending topics on regulation and competition. Since 2015, we also organize with Universidad del Pacífico (Peru) an annual MOOT court competition on antitrust issues targeting students from law and economic faculties as well as young lawyers. This year, 162 students in 31 teams from 8 different countries in Latin America and Europe (Peru, Spain, Colombia, Argentina, Mexico, Chile, Guatemala y Paraguay) participated, as well as 176 judges, renowned international lawyers and economists, from more than 15 nations (Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, USA, El Salvador, Spain, France, Guatemala, England, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Portugal, Uruguay, Venezuela).

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Competition/Antitrust - Peru

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Bullard Falla Ezcurra+ is a masterful boutique showcasing a strong competition practice advising both domestic and international clients on a range of issues. Its deep bench of noted practitioners is well equipped to advise on matters relating to bid rigging, investigations by INDECOPI and competition compliance procedures. The team also boasts additional expertise advising on regulatory mandates, antitrust matters and sanctioning proceedings, with further capabilities in merger control analysis. The department is routinely retained by clients with an important presence in the telecommunications, food and beverage, and energy industries.

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Strengths

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Bullard Falla Ezcurra+ is the best competition firm in Peru. They are interested in our business and look for creative ways to find practical solutions.

Competition/Antitrust respondent
Latin America

Bullard Falla Ezcurra+ is a benchmark in the field of competition law, both nationally and internationally.

Competition/Antitrust respondent
Latin America

Bullard Falla Ezcurra+ is the best competition firm in Peru. They are interested in our business and look for creative ways to find practical solutions.

Competition/Antitrust respondent
Latin America

Bullard Falla Ezcurra+ is a benchmark in the field of competition law, both nationally and internationally.

Competition/Antitrust respondent
Latin America

Notable Practitioners

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Alejandro Falla

Head of Competition/Antitrust

Band 1

Outstanding partner Alejandro Falla is roundly endorsed by interviewees for his leading practice in the Peruvian competition sector. He leads some of the firm's most high-profile matters, such as defence against abuse of dominance sanctioning proceedings. He leverages his expertise to advise on antitrust and regulatory issues, as well as merger control analysis, and is frequently called upon to assist clients in energy, natural resources, manufacturing and telecom sectors.

Alejandro Falla is my favourite lawyer; I value him for his knowledge and integrity.

Alejandro Falla is a leading expert in competition law in Peru.

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Eduardo Quintana Sánchez

Head of Competition/Antitrust

Band 1

Revered partner Eduardo Quintana Sánchez benefits from extensive experience assisting clients with investigations by INDECOPI. He handles seminal abuse of dominance cases and cartel proceedings. He represents a diverse client base across sectors including energy, retail and banking.

Eduardo Quintana Sánchez is an expert in competition law, with extensive knowledge of new technologies.

Eduardo Quintana Sánchez is one of the most brilliant lawyers I’ve had the opportunity to work with. He always sees the bigger picture, breaks it down, and offers insightful solutions.

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Lucía Villarán

Head of Competition/Antitrust

Band 3

Lucía Villarán continues to elicit significant praise from interviewees for her strong antitrust practice in Peru. She often assists clients with competition compliance policies and cartel investigations and is well equipped to advise on merger clearances. She caters to a client roster made up of notable names in sectors such as telecom, natural resources, energy and retail.

Lucía Villarán is an impeccable and committed practitioner with extensive knowledge of the matters we entrust to her.

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Andrea Cadenas

Band 4

Dynamic partner and co-head of the competition/antitrust department, Andrea Cadenas, boasts extensive expertise in assisting clients with compliance programmes and defending them in administrative sanctioning procedures. She is also adept at counselling clients on merger control filings.

Andrea Cadenas has an excellent ability to analyse complex issues and explain them simply and practically. She also understands the business’s objectives and her clients’ needs.

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Agustín Valencia-Dongo

Associates to watch

Senior associate Agustín Valencia-Dongo wins significant praise from market commentators for his expertise in the Peruvian antitrust arena. He is frequently called upon to advise on antitrust risks and competition-related market studies by clients in the food, beverage and telecom sectors.

Agustín Valencia-Dongo is an expert in competition law, with in-depth knowledge of the markets he advises.

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