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DLA Piper LLP

Competition/European Law

Europe Guide 2026 : Spain

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Competition/European Law - Spain

Band 5

What the Team is Known For

DLA Piper is a renowned international firm with a respected competition practice in Spain. The team undertakes cases within all areas of competition law, including competition filings for M&A or joint venture transactions. The law firm provides additional activity assisting clients with day-to-day regulatory competition advice, dawn raid policies and CNMC investigations. Its expertise extends to representing clients in challenges to authority decisions.

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Work Highlights

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  • DLA Piper advised Stericycle on an appeal before the Supreme Court against a CNMC fine.

Strengths

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  • The lawyers have a unique and exclusive specialisation in the subject matter, which allows for a holistic understanding of the problems we present to them.

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  • DLA Piper stands out for its speed, understanding of our business, flexibility and adaptability to challenges.

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  • The team's ability to understand the industry and adapt legal analysis to the reality of the business, going far beyond pure legal analysis, is outstanding.

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  • I would highlight the practicality of the advice, the adaptation to the circumstances of the case and the speed with which the team resolved queries.

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  • We appreciate the good client service and total availability. You never have to follow up with them.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Joaquín Hervada
    Joaquín Hervada

    Joaquín Hervada

    Joaquín Hervada focuses his work on merger control and foreign direct investment procedures, as well as assisting clients with behavioural investigations, appeals against fines and competition law compliance mandates.

    • He negotiates well and proposes a long-term strategy. I can only speak highly of him; he involves himself greatly.

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    • I really appreciate his availability and exhaustive knowledge of the subject.

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    • He is a partner with a deep commitment to his clients and a high level of availability and analytical skills that go beyond the legal field. He is able to provide solutions aligned with business requirements.

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    • I appreciate his agility and knowledge of the subject matter and our sector. He knows our market really well.

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