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Competition/European Law

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Competition/European Law - Spain

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Freshfields is a dynamic global firm with a respected competition department in Spain. The competition team offers a solid merger control practice with experience handling the Spanish side of global transactions, including joint venture notifications and foreign direct investment filings. The law firm's expertise further extends to defending clients in antitrust litigation and damages claims in Spain for multinational clients, as well as behavioural investigations led by the CNMC. Freshfields handles a wide range of multi-jurisdictional mandates, often acting on cases involving Latin America, the USA and other European countries.

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Work Highlights

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  • Freshfields represented EasyPark in an appeal against a CNMC decision.

Strengths

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  • The knowledge of our business and the consideration paid to the business model and strategy of our company, mixed with solid technical advice, is what elevates the team.

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  • The firm's main strength lies in the rigour with which it addresses each issue, offering precise analyses and sound solutions.

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  • The lawyers have extensive experience and make good use of all the accumulated know-how of the network.

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  • The firm has a practical understanding of how competition authorities operate, allowing it to anticipate regulatory criteria and mitigate risks.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Álvaro Iza
    Álvaro Iza

    Álvaro Iza

    Álvaro Iza has a strong track record in merger control and FDI procedures, anti-competitive investigations and appeals against CNMC decisions. He frequently acts for private equity companies and clients from the TMT sector.

    • He is an exceptional adviser capable of giving us complete confidence in making complex decisions. His solid technical skills, combined with a deep understanding of our company, make him a key ally.

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    • Álvaro Iza perfectly embodies the kind of external lawyer any company needs. His ability to understand the company's needs and focus on the various issues that arise is essential for us.

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    • Álvaro Iza continues to be a thought leader in the Spanish market.

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