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Competition/European Law - Portugal

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Cuatrecasas is particularly active in merger control filings, often acting alongside the firm's Spanish offices on multinational notifications. The team also represents clients in behavioural investigations, including into allegations of price fixing, bid rigging and no-poach agreements. The law firm also acts for clients on competition law damages claims. It is particularly popular with clients from the healthcare and technology sectors. The team also has experience handling matters before the Angolan Competition Authority.

Work Highlights

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  • Cuatrecasas represented the Sociedade Central de Cervejas e Bebidas in an investigation into an alleged cartel.

Strengths

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"The team is extremely careful on analysing the scenarios, as well as putting itself in the clients' shoes."

Competition/European Law respondent
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"The team is obviously composed of extremely competent experts. It has depth, which allow for prompt reactions, and also has excellent communication skills."

Competition/European Law respondent
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"At critical moments, the lawyers provide the necessary response."

Competition/European Law respondent
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"The team has always demonstrated thorough technical knowledge and availability."

Competition/European Law respondent
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"We appreciate the team's timely response and great availability."

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Notable Practitioners

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Pedro Marques Bom
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Pedro Marques Bom
Head of Competition/European Law
2
Band 2

Pedro Marques Bom frequently assists clients with obtaining competition law approval for proposed transactions. He offers further experience in cartel investigations and damages claims.

"He is an extremely competent expert, who has prompt reactions and good communication skills."

"He is a first-class specialist in competition law matters."

"He is really good, especially for strategic advice."

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Miguel Pena Machete
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Miguel Pena Machete
3
Band 3

Miguel Pena Machete has a broad competition law practice that covers merger clearance filings and cartel investigations, as well as private enforcement damages actions.

"Miguel Pena Machete is extremely respectful to commitments and deadlines agreed with us, in order to reduce stress and unnecessary pressure."

"He provides in-depth analysis, a sharp approach and care with clients' internal deadlines."

"I think he was really good at adjusting to the circumstances in court cases."

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Pedro Marques Bom
2
Pedro Marques Bom
Head of Competition/European Law
2
Band 2
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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