Competition: EU

Lars Kjølbye plays a leading role in diverse matters ranging from merger clearance notifications through to the defence of technology sector clients in EC behavioural investigations. He additionally represents clients in EGC appeals against EC fine decisions and is well equipped to advise clients on matters relating to the European Commission’s Digital Markets Act.

Admitted to the German Bar, Sven Völcker is often identified as a high-profile individual in Brussels handling top-end merger clearance cases that necessitate significant interaction with the EC, including his involvement in phase II investigations. He has further experience handling merger notifications to the German FCO. He also represents clients in appeals against authority decisions.

Alfonso Lamadrid demonstrates impressive work highlights representing high-profile clients from the technology sector before both the European Commission and the CNMC. He has experience in standout cases seeking the annulment of EC fines imposed against IT companies for abuse of dominance. Alfonso Lamadrid additionally exhibits high levels of activity on seminal state aid matters, where he has successfully represented clients in appealing EC state aid decisions before the EGC. He joined Latham & Watkins in May 2025.

Carles Esteva Mosso moves up in the rankings this year on the back of his work in complex FDI and merger clearance mandates, including phase II proceedings. He is also experienced in advising clients on the new Foreign Subsidies Regulation.

Luca Crocco has experience in handling the EU side of complex global merger control mandates, including assisting clients with phase II investigations by the European Commission. He is also active in behavioural mandates, such as consumer protection complaints.

Héctor Armengod has handled market-leading transactions, including those with contentious elements and foreign direct investment filings.

Javier Ruiz Calzado is particularly versed in competition law litigation. He represents clients in follow-on damages actions. In addition, he assists with merger and FDI approval. Clients from the healthcare and TMT sectors turn to him for advice.

John Wileur is experienced in assisting clients with investigations into alleged abuse of dominance and with appealing European Commission decisions before the EGC. Also, he is experienced in advising clients on merger clearance and FDI filings. He is a popular choice with clients from the technology sector.