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Clifford Chance LLP

Competition/European Law

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Clifford Chance LLP

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Competition/European Law - Spain

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Clifford Chance has a front-running competition practice 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. Advising on the Digital Markets Act remains a key part of the firm's practice. Clifford Chance additionally advises on state aid matters.

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Work Highlights

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  • Clifford Chance represented Oracle in Hewlett Packard's complaint for abuse of a dominant position.

Strengths

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  • Clifford Chance stands out for its expertise in the field, the speed and rigour of the team's response, and its availability.

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  • It is our go-to antitrust counsel – the one and only.

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  • The team is fast and rigorous.

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  • The team offers super good quality and to-the-point advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Miguel Odriozola
    Miguel Odriozola

    Miguel Odriozola

    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. He has further experience in state aid matters.

    • Miguel Odriozola is a superstar, he is understated but widely recognised as a premier lawyer.

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    • He is a strategic thinker.

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    • He is really nice, which helps, as well as being technically strong.

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  • Begoña Barrantes
    Begoña Barrantes

    Begoña Barrantes

    Begoña Barrantes is particularly proficient at handling merger control procedures and competition law compliance queries.

    • Every time Begoña Barrantes has helped us, she has hit the nail on the head.

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    • Her advice is thorough and prompt, and she has a great capacity for handling complex matters.

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  • Belén Irissarry
    Belén Irissarry

    Belén Irissarry

    Belén Irissarry assists clients with contentious competition matters, such as appeals and abuse of dominance investigations. She also offers support in handling DMA compliance.

    • Belén Irissarry is a machine; she crunches and produces all our requests and advice, and supervises the team.

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    • She is a benchmark in the industry.

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