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Gómez-Acebo & Pombo

Competition/European Law

Europe Guide 2026 : Spain


Gómez-Acebo & Pombo

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We have a team specialized in Competition and EU law made up of lawyers from our offices in Brussels, Madrid, Lisbon and Barcelona.

Our practice responds to the need for high specialization in an area that requires advanced technical legal knowledge along with a deep understanding of the commercial reality of the companies and the economy of the markets.

Our experience in the field of competition allows us to provide effective and detailed advice both on the prevention and the treatment of complex situations.

We present solutions that allow our clients to not only avoid or minimize risks, but also to add value to the company and strengthen its lines of business.

Areas of action:

  • Advice on competition in Spain, Portugal and the EU in all fields
  • Control of concentrations
  • State aid and grant and public funding programmes
  • Private application of competition rules before the courts, including claims for damages.
  • Arbitration in competition matters or with aspects of competition law.
  • Advice in regulated sectors: energy, telecommunications, defence, transport, etc.
  • Complaints to the Spanish Competition and Markets Authority, the Portuguese Competition Authority and the European Commission. Appeals to the Spanish Audiencia Nacional and Supreme Court. Appeals to the General Court and the Court of Justice of the European Union
  • Advice to national authorities in connection with the transposition of European legislation
  • Advice to institutions of the European Union on matters relating to public contracts

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Competition/European Law - Spain

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Gómez-Acebo & Pombo has a well-regarded competition department fielding a team of experienced practitioners in this field. The law firm assists domestic and international companies with an array of competition and EU matters, such as merger control issues and compliance programmes, often involving state aid or distribution agreements. Its expertise extends to damages actions and CNMC investigations. In addition to the team in Spain, the firm also benefits from a presence in Brussels for matters before the European Commission.

Work Highlights

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  • Gómez-Acebo & Pombo advised Grupo Synlab on the merger control aspects of the sale of its Spanish operations to Eurofins.

Strengths

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  • The team has solid legal arguments, extraordinary knowledge of the subject matter, rapid responses and excellent availability.

    Competition/European Law respondentEurope
  • The lawyers give very clear, thoughtful and pragmatic advice that is tailored to the client.

    Competition/European Law respondentEurope
  • It is a very technically qualified department that is very didactic in its explanations and close to the clients. It tries to find a theoretic focus that aligns with our business needs.

    Competition/European Law respondentEurope
  • The lawyers have a strong command of competition law and the ability to offer highly specialised solutions. They are clear and direct in their approach, with clear communication.

    Competition/European Law respondentEurope
  • The team genuinely tries to solve the issues and has a great relationship with the Spanish authorities.

    Competition/European Law respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Andrew Ward
    Band 2Andrew Ward

    Andrew Ward

    Andrew Ward has experience in merger clearance and foreign direct investment notifications.

    • He is pragmatic, experienced and has a good reputation.

      Competition/European Law respondentEurope
    • Andrew Ward is our go-to competition lawyer for Spanish issues. He understands clients' objectives and provides advice that is on point and actionable.

      Competition/European Law respondentEurope
    • Andrew Ward is exceptionally talented and great to work with.

      Competition/European Law respondentEurope
  • Spain, expertise based abroad in BelgiumMiguel Troncoso
    Spain, expertise based abroad in BelgiumMiguel Troncoso

    Miguel Troncoso

    Head of the Brussels office, Miguel Troncoso Ferrer has a practice that specialises in state aid matters and merger clearance mandates before the Spanish Competition authorities.

    • He works extremely efficiently and gives everything for his clients.

      Competition/European Law respondentEurope
    • He knows the sector very well, has a great capacity for reasoning and has excellent responses.

      Competition/European Law respondentEurope
  • Band 3Íñigo Igartua
    Band 3Íñigo Igartua

    Íñigo Igartua

    Íñigo Igartua represents both defendants and litigation funders in follow-on damages actions. He also advises on competition compliance matters, particularly in relation to distribution networks.

    • Íñigo Igartua is very structured, clear and knowledgeable. He is pragmatic on top of having expertise.

      Competition/European Law respondentEurope
    • Íñigo Igartua is extremely knowledgeable and always friendly. He is a pleasure to work with.

      Competition/European Law respondentEurope
    • He has been able to respond to our needs, showing friendliness and willingness.

      Competition/European Law respondentEurope

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