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Cuatrecasas

Competition/European Law

Europe Guide 2026 : Spain

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Competition/European Law - Spain

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Cuatrecasas has an outstanding team spread across offices in Madrid and Barcelona, offering clients a full service in EU and competition law. It also collaborates with its strong Portuguese team on pan-Iberian matters. Its lawyers are frequently instructed by clients to advise on cartel investigations and abuse of dominance proceedings before the CNMC, as well as subsequent appeals before the Spanish courts and damages actions. The law firm is particularly visible assisting clients with both local and international merger control notifications. It is popular with clients from the construction, sports and transport sectors.

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Work Highlights

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  • Cuatrecasas advised Vodafone on the merger control and FDI aspects of its agreements to create joint ventures with Telefonica and MasOrange.

Strengths

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  • The lawyers stand out for their technical expertise, rapid response, and ability to explain complex legal matters clearly. They have strong knowledge of the market in which we operate.

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  • The team offers a strategic approach combined with a strong capacity for technical and economic analysis, which allows it to build solid arguments before authorities and courts.

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  • Cuatrecasas has sector knowledge, understands key stakeholders within authorities and has in-depth expertise. Combining these three characteristics with a deep focus on the client sets it apart.

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  • We appreciate the team's agility, experience and customer focus.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Enrique Carrera
    Enrique Carrera

    Enrique Carrera

    Enrique Carrera has a strong focus on merger control proceedings and foreign direct investment notifications. He also assists clients with CNMC investigations.

    • He is a competition expert; he knows all the local authorities and the competition establishment.

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    • Technically, he is very good, and he is creative and flexible, which gives us great support.

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    • He is very accessible and close to the client; we are delighted with him.

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  • Irene Moreno-Tapia
    Irene Moreno-Tapia

    Irene Moreno-Tapia

    Irene Moreno-Tapia has a strong focus on obtaining clearance for mergers and other combinations from the CNMC.

    • I would like to highlight her ability to explain complex legal topics in a simple way. She is very willing to understand the client's needs and find the best possible legal options.

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    • Irene Moreno-Tapia knows how to understand the client and its needs.

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  • María López Ridruejo
    María López Ridruejo

    María López Ridruejo

    María López Ridruejo enters the rankings this year on the back of notable activity in behavioural investigations and appeals against authority decisions. She has further experience in competition law compliance mandates.

    • She has a client focus and commercial acumen. She's an expert in the field and is familiar with the key stakeholders.

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    • María López Ridruejo has outstanding technical knowledge and a clear, direct and practical approach, making her particularly effective in resolving complex issues.

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