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Competition/European Law - Portugal

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Garrigues acts for clients on Portuguese Competition Authority investigations into alleged involvement in cartels and represents them in appeals against fines, as well as advising on obtaining competition clearance for corporate transactions. The law firm assists high-profile clients from the technology, private equity and automotive industries. The team additionally acts on state aid disputes and assists with competition compliance matters, including advising on distribution agreements.

Work Highlights

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  • Garrigues represented WPP in a cartel investigation.

Strengths

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"Garrigues has always provided the right team to meet the needs of the work to be carried out."

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"Garrigues' strength lies in its team working across multiple disciplines to deliver comprehensive client solutions."

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"A high degree of knowledge of the subject has been demonstrated."

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"The team is very pragmatic, doesn't overcomplicate things, understands the business and is very responsive."

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"Everyone we worked with is very well prepared and conveys the highest level of confidence."

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Notable Practitioners

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Luís Pinto Monteiro
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Luís Pinto Monteiro
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Band 4

Luís Pinto Monteiro has a broad practice assisting clients with merger control filings, state aid mandates and the competition law compliance aspects of distribution systems, as well as representing them in cartel investigations and appeals against fines.

"Luís Monteiro's dedication to his clients is truly commendable. He consistently goes the extra mile to ensure their best interests are safeguarded, providing them with not just legal expertise but also the assurance that their cases are in capable hands."

"He possesses the unique talent of translating complex legal jargon into understandable language."

"His experience and intelligence allows him to quickly understand what the client wants."

"Luís Pinto Monteiro is very intelligent, a strategic thinker like no other. He is charming and handles pressure with focus, which is an added value."

"He has an unprecedented capacity for work, organisation and a strong technical background."

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Luís Pinto Monteiro
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Luís Pinto Monteiro
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