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The competition practice in Spain provides clients with integrated legal advice across the full spectrum of competition work, including behavioural and cartel investigations, merger control proceedings, competition compliance programmes, state aid issues, judicial review of decisions of competition authorities before national and EU courts, litigation, and private enforcement. The team works across a wide array of sectors, with strong experience in retail, consumer products, energy, infrastructure, and digital markets. The team is led by partner Henar González and supported by senior associate Pilar Carrasco. Additionally, the team benefits from the expertise of academic consultants Javier Guillén, Jorge Viera and Fernando Gascón, who possess deep knowledge of public law, unfair trade practices, and private damages. 

The clients' increasing global presence is matched by the international footprint; the team frequently advises on complex, multi-jurisdictional matters across offices in London, Paris, Madrid, Japan, China, Southeast Asia, and Australia.

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What the Team is Known For

Herbert Smith Freehills regularly advises on the competition implications of mergers and joint venture agreements, often acting alongside its offices in other jurisdictions on multinational filings. The law firm represents clients in investigations into alleged breaches of Article 101 and 102, as well as acting for them in appeals before the Spanish and European courts. The team is a popular choice for clients from the retail, manufacturing and rail sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • Herbert Smith Freehills advised Rheinmetall on the merger clearance of its acquisition of Expal before the CNMC.

Strengths

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"We have a high level of confidence in Herbert Smith Freehills. They have deep knowledge of the functioning of our company, which makes it possible for the team to see beyond and deal with the matter from the perspective that is most favourable to our interests."

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"The answers are valid, complete and accurate, and the attention is prompt."

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"The competition team at Herbert Smith Freehills is fantastic. They are approachable and very competent."

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"Herbert Smith Freehills has deep knowledge of our business and is able to give the best service."

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Notable Practitioners

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Henar González
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Henar González
Head of Competition/European Law
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Henar González is a highly active specialist handling merger control proceedings and cartel investigations. She also represents clients in abuse of dominance proceedings and appeals against CNMC decisions.
"Henar González is the best and most qualified person that I have had the pleasure to work with. Her knowledge of competition law and our company makes it possible for her to give precise, informed and sophisticated advice in a very complex field."
"Her capacity to foresee some of the aspects that the clients need to take into account really helps in guiding the client through the different stages."
"I would highlight her ability to be constantly up to date on any changes, her capacity to give highly qualified answers to particularly complex issues and her constant availability."
"The main thing we enjoy with Henar González is that she has the vision to foresee what is coming but also to prepare for it."
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Henar González

Henar González

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Pilar Carrasco

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Consumer products

Digital markets

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Infrastructure

Retail