Hogan Lovells, Competition/Antitrust | Chambers Latin America Profile

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Provided by Hogan Lovells

Hogan Lovells has a vast experience in complex merger control proceedings, as well as in prosecution against horizontal (cartels) and vertical monopolistic practices.

Hogan Lovells successfully tries its cases before the administrative agencies and the federal courts, including the Supreme Court of Justice. Moreover, they are a pioneer firm in defending the first cases for civil damages resulting from antitrust offenses.

Hogan Lovells also has an experienced area of antitrust consulting, compliance and in-house audits. Moreover, the firm provides constant trainings to companies and associations in connection with antitrust matters and compliance of antitrust regulations.

Hogan Lovells has dealt with cases in wide range of industries. Some of these include: oil and gas, pharmaceutical, aerospace, electricity market, soft drinks, beers, chewing gums, snacks and appetizers, engine oils, poultry products, PVC´s production activities, aluminium products, pension funds, electrical and electronic coatings and auto-parts, among many others.

Hogan Lovells has participated in national and transnational transactions in highly concentrated markets. The firm has successfully represented domestic and international companies over complex merger review proceedings, all throughout the implementation of successful remedy programs.

Hogan Lovells has pioneered in leniency applications and proceedings defence in cartel cases and in the filing of constitutional (amparo) proceedings.

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Competition/Antitrust - Mexico

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Hogan Lovells is a distinguished international firm that offers expertise across contentious and non-contentious competition matters in Mexico. The team possesses broad capabilities in obtaining competition clearance for transactions, and it also routinely wins mandates to represent clients in investigations concerning abuses of dominant position and cartel activity. It receives further endorsement for its experience in handling competition law disputes. The law firm's client roster comprises a number of Mexican and international players from sectors such as retail, energy, and food and beverages. Talanx Group and Wintershall Dea are Hogan Lovells' new client wins.

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Work Highlights

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Hogan Lovells assisted Assa Abloy with the merger control procedures in Mexico regarding its acquisition of Spectrum Brands.

Strengths

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The Hogan Lovells team offers unparalleled service, is fully client oriented and has great attention to detail. The lawyers are always available and ready to help.

Competition/Antitrust respondent
Latin America

The Hogan Lovells team offers unparalleled service, is fully client oriented and has great attention to detail. The lawyers are always available and ready to help.

Competition/Antitrust respondent
Latin America

Notable Practitioners

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Luis Omar Guerrero Rodríguez

Eminent Practitioners

Eminent Practitioner Luis Omar Guerrero Rodríguez enjoys a solid track record as a leading figure in the competition and antitrust practice area in Mexico.

It is a pleasure to work with and count on Luis Omar Guerrero Rodríguez for antitrust matters in Mexico.

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Ricardo Arturo Pons Mestre

Band 2

Co-head of department Ricardo Arturo Pons Mestre remains busy in the Mexican competition and antitrust arena thanks to his solid expertise advising clients on investigations and merger control issues.

Ricardo Arturo Pons Mestre is extraordinary; he has great capabilities, notable experience and a proactive attitude. We are highly satisfied with his support.

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