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Linklaters

Competition/European Law

Europe Guide 2026 : Spain

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Competition/European Law - Spain

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Linklaters is an international full-service firm with a solid competition department. The team has strong experience in behavioural investigations. Its expertise extends to representing clients in appeals against authority decisions. Linklaters is a popular choice for notable blue-chip corporates with merger control proceedings and foreign direct investment matters. The law firm services an impressive list of clients from a wide range of industries, including finance, energy and construction.

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Work Highlights

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  • Linklaters advised MasOrange on the competition aspects of the formation of a FibreCo with Vodafone.

Strengths

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  • It is a very complete and multidisciplinary team with great flexibility, empathy, rigour and precision.

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  • It is an exceptionally strong and commercially minded team.

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  • The lawyers have great technical knowledge and an understanding of the industry. They provide practical solutions that work well for companies and can be easily implemented.

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  • The firm has highly experienced and knowledgeable lawyers.

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  • The team's market insight and know-how are exceptional. The quality of its output is excellent – concise, practical and to the point.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Fredrik Löwhagen
    Fredrik Löwhagen

    Fredrik Löwhagen

    Fredrik Löwhagen often handles merger control and FDI proceedings and behavioural investigations, as well as appeals against authority decisions. He is often sought out by clients from the private equity sector.

    • He's a strong competition expert; he has a command of European regulations and complex markets. His legal analyses are rigorous, clear and useful for strategic decision-making.

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    • Fredrik Löwhagen is a superb competition lawyer with vast technical knowledge and a very commercial and practical approach.

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    • He has a strategic vision, identifying regulatory risks and proposing legal approaches aligned with business objectives.

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    • He collaborates seamlessly with internal and external teams, adapting to demanding deadlines.

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