Department profile
Garrigues

Competition/European Law

Europe Guide 2026 : Spain


Garrigues

Rankings

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Competition/European Law - Spain

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Garrigues boasts an acclaimed competition department spread between offices in Madrid and Barcelona. Its highly experienced team assists clients with the full range of complex contentious and non-contentious matters, including merger control and foreign direct investment filings, cartel and abuse of dominance investigations and appeals against CNMC decisions. It remains a popular choice for prominent companies from diverse industries including TMT, aviation and pharmaceuticals.

Work Highlights

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  • Garrigues advised idealista on the merger control aspects of its acquisition of Kyero.

Strengths

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  • The lawyers have in-depth knowledge of regulations, a clear practical vision and the ability to define and implement risk mitigation and compliance assurance measures.

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  • Garrigues has technical expertise and strategic European vision. It has a specialised and well-coordinated team with solid experience with competition authorities and agility in complex operations.

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  • This department stands out for its commitment and practical approach. The team connects and integrates seamlessly with our business.

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  • The team is distinguished by its technical rigour, strategic vision, ability to anticipate problems, availability, approachability and speed in giving us answers.

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  • Garrigues combines technical depth with an extraordinary capacity for managing multidisciplinary projects, offering creative and executable solutions even in very complex regulatory scenarios.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Susana Cabrera
    Band 1Susana Cabrera

    Susana Cabrera

    Susana Cabrera boasts a strong track record in handling merger control and FDI procedures. She also represents clients in CNMC investigations into allegations of illegal exchange of information.

    • Susana Cabrera's comprehensive perspective allows her to quickly organise complex issues, identify risks, and propose safe and viable courses of action.

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    • Susana Cabrera excels in all areas.

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    • Susana Cabrera combines impeccable technical rigour with a highly refined and solid understanding of competitive practices and the specificities of our sector.

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    • Her work style conveys control and a high degree of reliability in demanding operations.

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    • Her ability to manage client expectations in complex and uncertain environments is truly exceptional.

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  • Band 2Oriol Armengol
    Band 2Oriol Armengol

    Oriol Armengol

    Oriol Armengol maintains an impressive practice with notable activity in merger clearance and FDI matters, particularly those relating to joint ventures and other collaborations. He additionally represents clients in cases concerned with the abuse of dominant positions and appeals against CNMC decisions.

    • I am completely satisfied with the collaboration and help.

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    • Oriol Armengol is excellent.

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  • Band 4Konstantin Jörgens
    Band 4Konstantin Jörgens

    Konstantin Jörgens

    Konstantin Jörgens' client base is made up of important aviation and healthcare companies. He has a strong focus on merger control filings. He is equally adept at assisting with abuse of dominance investigations.

    • He has a client focus and dedication to finding the best solutions at all times.

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    • He has a firm commitment to the customer.

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    • He is very calm and has a lot of experience.

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    • He takes a practical and well-applied approach.

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  • Associates to watchFernando Las Navas
    Associates to watchFernando Las Navas

    Fernando Las Navas

    Fernando Las Navas is a principal associate at Garrigues' Madrid office. He enter the rankings this year on the back of assisting clients with significant merger control cases.

    • He stands out for his analytical precision and his ability to handle complex matters. He has extensive knowledge, which is evident in the speed with which he identifies risks and focuses his advice.

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    • He is methodical, consistent and especially effective under time pressure.

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Ranked Individuals at Garrigues (4)

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