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Competition/European Law - Spain

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Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Latham & Watkins is recognised for its participation in key competition matters in the Spanish market. The team is well placed to represent clients before the CNMC in infringement cases, as well as assisting with appeals against sanctions imposed by the authority. In collaboration with its network of international offices, it also advises clients on merger clearance and foreign direct investment filings. Additionally, the law firm assists clients with the antitrust compliance aspects of commercial agreements and state aid issues. Its client list comprises domestic energy players, investment managers and healthcare and telecoms companies.

Work Highlights

  • Working alongside the firm's other offices, Latham & Watkins advised Grail on the competition law aspects of its USD8 billion acquisition by Illumina.

Strengths

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The service is impeccable, and the responses are very agile.

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Europe

The team demonstrates excellence in handling complex matters, combining rapid responses with detailed analysis.

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Europe

We receive personalised attention. The team has a high level of knowledge of the subject matter, an international profile, and is practical and decisive.

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Europe

There is no doubt about the firm's expertise in the subject of competition.

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Notable Practitioners

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José María Jiménez-Laiglesia
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José María Jiménez-Laiglesia
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Band 1
Outstanding lawyer José María Jiménez-Laiglesia deals with the full gamut of competition law work. His practice covers high-profile merger control and foreign direct investment procedures, as well as behavioural matters, and he has notable experience representing clients in appeals against CNMC decisions before the Spanish Supreme Court.

He is a first-rate lawyer who gives you the calm you need and focuses on what is important. He is technically good and gives us reassurance. He is also very available.

José María Jiménez-Laiglesia is very easy to work with, and he is undoubtedly one of the best in his field.

I feel in good hands with him.

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Alfonso Lamadrid
Alfonso Lamadrid
Expertise Based Abroad

Brussels-based Alfonso Lamadrid demonstrates impressive work highlights, representing high-profile clients from the technology sector before both the European Commission and the CNMC. Alfonso Lamadrid additionally exhibits high levels of activity on seminal state aid matters.

Alfonso Lamadrid is very good at spotting issues and helping us deal with them.

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Carlos Betoret Leuba
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Carlos Betoret Leuba
U
Up and Coming

Carlos Betoret Leuba has significant experience assisting Spanish and international companies with merger clearance filings. He also represents clients in CNMC investigations and subsequent damages actions.

He makes everything really easy, and is always accessible and available.

The quality of Carlos Betoret Leuba's work is excellent, even on highly complex projects. He is always available and easy to reach.

He manages matters in a simple and understandable way.

I can emphasise his extremely high availability and attentiveness.

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José María Jiménez-Laiglesia
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José María Jiménez-Laiglesia
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Band 1
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Carlos Betoret Leuba
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Carlos Betoret Leuba
U
Up and Coming
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Competition/European Law: Lawyers Based Abroad
Alfonso Lamadrid
Alfonso Lamadrid
Spain, expertise based abroad in Belgium
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