Competition/European Law
Europe Guide 2024 : Spain
Band 1
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Clifford Chance has a front-running competition practice with a stellar bench advising leading clients from the sports, telecommunications and technology industries. The law firm acts at an international level on a wide range of EU and Spanish competition law matters, supported by a substantial network of offices across multiple jurisdictions. It provides expertise across the full range of competition mandates from merger filings to appealing fines before local courts and the Supreme Court for anti-competitive practices. Abuse of dominance and cartel investigations remain a key part of the firm's practice. Clifford Chance additionally advises on state aid matters.
Work Highlights
- Clifford Chance represented the European Super League in its challenge against UEFA before the ECJ in connection with illegal monopolies.
Strengths
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"The team go into the detail of the matter and understand the underlying business."
"The lawyers are extremely reliable and transparent."
"Clifford Chance are very close to us and our needs and they understand our company very well."
"Commercially, it is a good firm. They understand our business and focus their advice on this basis."
"I think Clifford Chance did a very good job. They were quick and their advice was quite good."
"The team go into the detail of the matter and understand the underlying business."
"The lawyers are extremely reliable and transparent."
"Clifford Chance are very close to us and our needs and they understand our company very well."
"Commercially, it is a good firm. They understand our business and focus their advice on this basis."
"I think Clifford Chance did a very good job. They were quick and their advice was quite good."
Notable Practitioners
Miguel Odriozola is an outstanding practitioner with a vast amount of experience in handling merger control procedures before both the Spanish and European competition authorities, often acting for private equity houses and companies in the telecoms, sport and technology sectors. He also offers market-leading expertise in behavioural investigations and in appeals against CNMC decisions.
"As a top lawyer, he is not only logical and analytical but he displays a great deal of creativity in his problem solving."
"He sees what the issue could be and is willing to help and find an answer."
"Miguel Odriozola is one of the best competition lawyers in Spain. He has a pro-business mindset, is a problem solver, is very practical and has in-depth knowledge of competition law."
"He genuinely cares and identifies with us long term."
"Miguel Odriozola is an excellent team player. He puts himself in his customer's shoes and empathises with their problems."
Begoña Barrantes is particularly proficient at handling merger control procedures and state aid mandates, regularly for matters pertaining to the energy sector.
"She has profound knowledge of many industries and has mastered all aspects and areas of competition law."
"She was always available, which is very helpful, and her advice was technically excellent."
"Begoña Barrantes is certainly a safe pair of hands."
"Begoña Barrantes is always available, very active and has a good vision."
"Begoña Barrantes is quite practical and very easy to work with."
Belén Irissarry assists clients with contentious competition matters, such as appeals, investigations and complaints. She also offers support at handling merger control transactions.
"Belén Irissarry is very good and comprehensive in the advice she provides. She dives deep into all the issues and questions so never gives an answer that is not precise. She provides really practical advice."
"Belén Irissarry is one of the most brilliant antitrust minds in Spain."
Ranked Lawyers at
Clifford Chance LLP
Spain