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MVA ASOCIADOS

Competition/European Law

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MVA ASOCIADOS

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The Competition and European Law practice area provides advice before Spanish and EU Institutions and Spanish and EU Courts. The practice of the Department is mainly focused on compliance matters, infringement proceedings/contentious work, merger control and damages claims for Competition law infringements.

As a boutique law firm, most of our clients come to us seeking representation in highly complex matters and on sectors in which recurrent advice is needed, on the account of the duration and diversity of the proceedings.

Services:

  • Advice and representation in Infringement proceedings, before either the Competition Authorities (national and European), or before the contentious-administrative courts

  • Restrictive agreements
  • Abuse of dominant position
  • Advice and representation in merger control proceedings, at a national and European level

  • Advice and representation in State Aid proceedings

  • Review of contracts, from a Competition Law standpoint (particularly, distribution agreements)

  • Advice on European Law issues (fundamental freedoms)

  • Advice and representation in civil claims for unlawful competition damages

  • National Competition Law compliance programs for companies: prevention and self-evaluation

Clients (13)

  • BP Oil
  • Andorra Telecom
  • Holmen Group
  • Sedigas
  • Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulation
  • Armando Álvarez Group
  • Saggas
  • Repacar
  • Mémora
  • FUNSEAM
  • ANESE
  • ASPAPEL
  • RenerCycle

Industries (10)

  • Automobiles&Parts
  • Construction&Materials
  • Energy
  • Forestry&Paper
  • Telecommunications
  • Utilities
  • Industrial Machinery
  • Retail
  • Commercial Services
  • Transportation

Chambers Review

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Competition/European Law - Spain

Band 5

Band 5


What the Team is Known For

MVA ASOCIADOS has a notable practice handling a wide range of competition matters, advising on antitrust infringement proceedings such as cartel investigations and on merger control matters. The law firm offers expertise in administrative appeals before the Supreme Court, as well as in compliance-related mandates. It routinely assists leading clients from the technology, energy and environmental arenas with antitrust and European law mandates.

Work Highlights

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  • MVA ASOCIADOS represented MÉMORA SERVICIOS FUNERARIOS in a multi-year infringement procedure by the Basque Competition Authority.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • The lawyers know the sector and their clients' needs and often go beyond what is asked, providing advice from different perspectives. They provide enormous added value.

    Competition/European Law respondentEurope
  • The lawyers produce the necessary steps and documents without delay, with the goal of meeting deadlines and facilitating the client's decision-making process.

    Competition/European Law respondentEurope
  • The team has extensive knowledge of the subject matter, with a wealth of experience and a friendly, proactive approach that always makes the advice worthwhile. It achieves incredible results.

    Competition/European Law respondentEurope
  • The team is quick, has great client service, answers very quickly and knows you like you were its only client.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Eduardo Abril
    Band 4Eduardo Abril

    Eduardo Abril

    Eduardo Abril frequently assists clients with merger clearance cases, behavioural investigations and appeals against CNMC decisions before the Spanish Supreme Court. His knowledge also extends to compliance-related mandates, often for companies in the energy and infrastructure sectors.

    • He is one of the most dynamic lawyers we work with. He's an expert in finding solutions, providing the best advice and facilitating decision-making.

      Competition/European Law respondentEurope
    • It's a pleasure to work with him. His extensive knowledge and experience in the field are admirable.

      Competition/European Law respondentEurope
    • Eduardo Abril is very intelligent and gets into every detail; he is capable of structuring problems that come up and land them in a commercial way. He finds solutions that align with our needs.

      Competition/European Law respondentEurope
    • Eduardo Abril is very accessible and gives quick replies. He is dedicated to us and has great knowledge of the subject.

      Competition/European Law respondentEurope
    • He is an expert with extensive experience and enormous technical expertise. His advice is comprehensive and strives to provide solutions in a realistic, understandable and clear manner.

      Competition/European Law respondentEurope

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