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Competition/European Law - Spain

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

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

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  • Linklaters advised Banco Santander on the investigation launched by the CNMC into an alleged cartel concerning interest-rate derivatives attached to syndicated loans.

Strengths

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Linklaters demonstrates innovation, mastery of the subject and a practical approach.

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Linklaters has strong technical knowledge combined with the ability to recommend strategies for action with the regulatory body.

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The service is of excellent quality.

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The lawyers are very accessible, cordial and kind in their treatment.

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Notable Practitioners

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Juan Passás
3
Juan Passás
3
Band 3

Juan Passás is active in merger clearance notifications and compliance mandates. His practice further extends to CNMC investigations relating to anti-competitive practices, including cartel cases and appeals against fines.

Juan Passás is innovative and grows in the face of challenges, without forgetting the client's vision.

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Fredrik Löwhagen
5
Fredrik Löwhagen
5
Band 5

Fredrik Löwhagen often handles merger control and FDI proceedings and behavioural investigations, as well as state aid issues. He is often sought out by clients from the energy and sports sectors.

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Juan Passás
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Juan Passás
3
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Fredrik Löwhagen
5
Fredrik Löwhagen
5
Band 5
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