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Competition/European Law - Spain

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What the Team is Known For

Garrigues boasts an acclaimed competition department spread between offices in Brussels, Madrid and Barcelona. Its highly experienced team assists clients with the full range of complex contentious and non-contentious matters, including merger control, cartel and abuse of dominance investigations and appeals against CNMC decisions. The law firm handles cases that have significant implications for Spanish or European competition law. It remains a popular choice for prominent companies from diverse industries including TMT, aviation and pharmaceuticals.

Work Highlights

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  • Garrigues advised Grimaldi on the phase II merger clearance of its acquisition of Armas Trasmediterránea.

Strengths

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"Garrigues have consistently demonstrated the ability to analyse complex issues, identify key factors and develop effective solutions. Their expertise is evident in their ability to grasp intricate details, navigate through convoluted situations and make sound judgements under pressure."

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"Every issue is checked from a 360-degree perspective. The lawyers are very reliable, the relationship is close and they are reachable."

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"Garrigues has a very solid team that is always ready to listen to and understand the client's needs."

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"Garrigues shows a strong commitment towards the client. The quality, involvement and timings always reach the best possible service levels."

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"The team was able to address complex situations and advise in a concrete and straightforward way."

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Notable Practitioners

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Luis Ortiz Blanco
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Luis Ortiz Blanco
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Senior Statespeople
Luis Ortiz Blanco is highly regarded for his longstanding competition expertise, often advising clients on infringement proceedings and merger clearance matters, particularly in the technology sector.
"It is very valuable for us that he provides his expertise in competition law."
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Susana Cabrera
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Susana Cabrera
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Band 1
Susana Cabrera boasts a strong track record in handling merger control procedures. She frequently represents clients in CNMC investigations, as well as abuse of dominance cases and disputing the imposition of fines.
"She never lost her nerve and always remained calm. Susana Cabrera is a perfect leader - she has confidence and a high level of technical knowledge in the field, and is one of the most important lawyers in the antitrust area."
"The service has been impeccable and she has always been close and available. At the same time, she has shown great empathy."
"She is very well prepared and also very smart. She is easy to talk to and understands the problem well."
"Susana Cabrera is super bright and it is really a joy working with her."
"Susana Cabrera is very good at managing the relationship with the client and she is an excellent lawyer technically speaking."
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Alfonso Lamadrid
Alfonso Lamadrid
Expertise Based Abroad
Brussels-based Alfonso Lamadrid is adept at representing high-profile technology sector clients before the CNMC and the European Commission.
"He has outstanding legal skills combined with fantastic commercial skills. He is pragmatic, very clear and extremely responsive. He thinks strategically and is able to understand very complex parts of the business."
"He can see things from a holistic point of view and he can tell which points you need to focus on more."
"Alfonso Lamadrid is very responsive, flexible, has fast understanding and addresses the questions clearly."
"He has shown himself to be highly competent and commercially minded."
"What I value the most is having someone who is reliable, knows exactly what the problem is and is able to expose it fairly and clearly. I would say this for Alfonso Lamadrid."
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Oriol Armengol
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Oriol Armengol
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Band 2
Oriol Armengol maintains an impressive practice advising on cases concerned with the abuse of dominant positions, cartel investigations and appeals against CNMC decisions. In addition, he assists clients with merger clearance matters, particularly those relating to joint ventures and other collaborations.
"For me, it is really easy to talk with him because he understands the business."
"The feedback he provides is always very clear and concise. He is very reliable and quick."
"Oriol Armengol is very knowledgeable."
"Oriol Armengol is a fantastic person."
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Konstantin Jörgens
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Konstantin Jörgens
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Band 5
Konstantin Jörgens' work portfolio encompasses merger control filings, with a client base made up of important aviation and pharmaceutical companies. He is equally adept at assisting with appeals before Spanish courts in relation to competition law infringements.
"I believe that Konstantin Jörgens can be described as brilliant and exceptional since he has the ideal qualities and skills."
"He is very smart and has good understanding of the CNMC."
"Konstantin Jörgens is very efficient, agile and precise in his assessments. He always asks the right questions so he knows how to better focus his advice."
"He is a very prepared person with a great ability to understand and collaborate. He is patient and open to listening, with great technical skills and a very practical approach."
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Luis Ortiz Blanco
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Luis Ortiz Blanco
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Senior Statespeople
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Susana Cabrera
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Susana Cabrera
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Band 1
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Oriol Armengol
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Oriol Armengol
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Band 2
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Konstantin Jörgens
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Konstantin Jörgens
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Band 5
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Competition/European Law: Lawyers Based Abroad
Alfonso Lamadrid
Alfonso Lamadrid
Belgium expertise based abroad
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