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Competition/European Law - Portugal

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Cuatrecasas is well known for its ability to assist clients with obtaining competition law approval for proposed joint ventures and mergers, often acting with its Spanish colleagues on cross-border filings. The firm has additional experience in behavioural matters, representing clients in investigations into possible bid rigging, hub-and-spoke agreements and no-poach agreements. It also acts for clients on damages actions.

Work Highlights

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  • Working alongside colleagues in Spain, Cuatrecasas advised Bondalti Chemicals on the competition law filings to the Portuguese and Spanish authorities for its proposed acquisition of Ercros.

Strengths

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The firm has extensive experience, provides solid technical knowledge and offers assertive and business-oriented solutions.

Competition/European Law respondent
Europe

The team has in-depth knowledge of the functioning and positioning of the Competition Authority on the one hand, and of the client on the other.

Competition/European Law respondent
Europe

I appreciate the team's responsiveness and experience, and the extensive knowledge of the partners and associates of the topics in question.

Competition/European Law respondent
Europe

We would highlight the team's optimal customer approach, great pragmatism and focus on addressing issues, speed of response to the customer, and ability to identify solutions.

Competition/European Law respondent
Europe

The team's strengths are its proximity to the client, the ease and clarity in the message that is conveyed and the high technical quality of the works presented.

Competition/European Law respondent
Europe

Notable Practitioners

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Pedro Marques Bom
1
Pedro Marques Bom
Head of Competition/European Law
1
Band 1

Pedro Marques Bom enters the top tier of the rankings this year. A popular choice with clients from the retail sector, he frequently assists with merger control filings and investigations into alleged cartels and no-poach agreements. He also represents clients in high-profile follow-on damages actions.

He has great theoretical and practical knowledge and business vision.

It was a pleasure to work with him.

Pedro Marques Bom is very accessible and very experienced, and he is good at giving practical advice and adding value.

Pedro Marques Bom has excellent knowledge of the market and is solution-oriented. He has good synthesis ability and is always accessible and available.

He is adept at using his experience for his clients.

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Miguel Pena Machete
3
Miguel Pena Machete
3
Band 3

Miguel Pena Machete frequently assists clients with merger control filings. He has additional experience in investigations into alleged cartels and no-poach agreements, as well as representing clients in private enforcement actions.

He has the ability to bring a new approach to complex issues.

The legal support he provides is consistent and coherent, even in complex matters, and he tries to present a complete analysis of the situation to the client, including its risks and opportunities.

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Cuatrecasas

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Competition/European Law
Pedro Marques Bom
1
Pedro Marques Bom
Head of Competition/European Law
1
Band 1
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Miguel Pena Machete
3
Miguel Pena Machete
3
Band 3
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Members

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Luís Bordalo e Sá

Pedro Marques Bom

Pedro Marques Bom

Head of Department