Competition/European Law
Europe Guide 2024 : Spain
Band 2
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Linklaters is an international full-service firm with a solid competition department. The team has strong experience in cartel investigations, abuse of dominance proceedings and investigations into price-fixing agreements. Its expertise extends to representing clients before the European Commission and CJEU, as well as the CNMC. Linklaters is a popular choice for notable blue-chip corporates with merger control proceedings and state aid investigations at both a Spanish and EU level. The law firm services an impressive list of clients from a wide range of industries, including finance, energy and construction.
Work Highlights
- Linklaters advised Dragados on its appeal against the CNMC's decision in connection with an investigation into alleged anti-competitive practices.
Strengths
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"Linklaters can help you solve problems and keeps a very strong preventive approach, avoiding risks and advising you on how to deal with things."
"Linklaters stand out for their in-depth knowledge of the subject at a national and international level."
"We were impressed by the team's approach and the lawyers were always friendly. I would recommend the firm."
"We had worked before with the team and always with excellent results."
"Linklaters can help you solve problems and keeps a very strong preventive approach, avoiding risks and advising you on how to deal with things."
"Linklaters stand out for their in-depth knowledge of the subject at a national and international level."
"We were impressed by the team's approach and the lawyers were always friendly. I would recommend the firm."
"We had worked before with the team and always with excellent results."
Notable Practitioners
Jaime Pérez-Bustamante has a strong standing within the competition law market, regularly advising clients on cartel cases, merger control procedures and state aid investigations. He additionally represents companies before the CNMC in relation to infringement proceedings, dawn raids and appeals against fines.
"The best thing is that he responds to you in five minutes when you are facing high pressure, which is highly appreciated. He makes you calm."
"I would like to highlight the brilliance of Jaime Pérez-Bustamante and his in-depth knowledge of the subject."
"Throughout the process he has demonstrated his experience and ability, proposing a bold and appropriate strategy. We feel supported and in good hands."
"For me, he is the best lawyer I have met in competition law. He is someone whose opinion always becomes true."
"Jaime Pérez-Bustamante is a skilled and easy person to work with."
Juan Passás is active on merger clearance notifications and compliance mandates. His practice further extends to CNMC investigations relating to anti-competitive practices, including cartel cases.
"Juan Passás found the right legal argument to get the best practical response."
"Juan Passás offers excellent personal and business relationships and is very intuitive."
"I think he is very good technically."
Fredrik Löwhagen often handles merger control proceedings and behavioural investigations, as well as state aid issues. He is often sought out by clients from the energy and sports sectors.
"For me, he is a very good lawyer and a nice guy. He is someone you can discuss legal terms with in a very productive manner. I have a very good opinion of him."
"Fredrik Löwhagen is a meticulous lawyer in his work. I would highlight his ability to synthesise and his facility to present complex arguments."
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