Competition/European Law
Europe Guide 2024 : Spain
Band 2
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Provided by Pérez-Llorca
Competition
Pérez-Llorca’s Competition team is formed of highly qualified lawyers who possess the skills required to work on multi-jurisdictional transactions and achieve the best results for our clients with the global focus that sets Pérez-Llorca apart.
Our team works in key sectors of the Spanish economy, such as banking, finance, telecommunications, infrastructure, transport and energy. We advise on matters originating in both Spain and Europe (such as cartel investigations and cases involving damage claims).
Other practices at the Firm support the team to ensure that we have the technical knowledge needed to provide multidisciplinary advice and exceed our clients’ expectations. We advise on areas including:
- Disciplinary Proceedings
- Advice on matters involving Defence of Competition Law
EU Law
Pérez-Llorca’s European Union Law practice is made up of lawyers with in-depth experience of the institutions and law of the EU. The team has been involved in proceedings in the fields of banking, energy, transport, pharmaceuticals, consumer protection and State Aid.
The practice is also supported by the rest of the firm’s lawyers in each sector and provides advice that brings together national, European and international perspectives in all practice areas.
Our experience includes advising on State Aid proceedings, complaints to the European Commission, the interpretation and application of European law, and defending clients in disputes before the Court of Justice of the European Union.
Chambers Review
Pérez-Llorca is a well-known local firm boasting significant involvement in the competition law arena, earning it a higher position in the rankings this year. The team's expertise centres on obtaining antitrust clearance for significant corporate transactions, representing Spanish and multinational companies from sectors such as financial services, energy and TMT. The firm provides additional activity assisting clients with damages actions and state aid proceedings initiated by the European Commission. Key individuals assist with CJEU challenges on consumer protection legislation and other EU regulatory matters.
Work Highlights
- Pérez-Llorca acted for MásMóvil on the merger clearance of its EUR18.6 billion combination with Orange.
Strengths
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"I think Pérez-Llorca has a very knowledgeable and competent group of lawyers who are well informed, provide practical advice and have been very responsive."
"Pérez-Llorca put all areas of the firm at our disposal with spectacular knowledge and a way of calculating the steps."
"All doubts were solved in record time."
"The team's availability and speed in responding have been very impressive."
"The lawyers have in-depth knowledge of the subject and strong experience in advising on matters of EU law."
"I think Pérez-Llorca has a very knowledgeable and competent group of lawyers who are well informed, provide practical advice and have been very responsive."
"Pérez-Llorca put all areas of the firm at our disposal with spectacular knowledge and a way of calculating the steps."
"All doubts were solved in record time."
"The team's availability and speed in responding have been very impressive."
"The lawyers have in-depth knowledge of the subject and strong experience in advising on matters of EU law."
Notable Practitioners
Juan Jiménez-Laiglesia is a talented advocate whose practice encompasses merger control cases, abuse of dominance matters and damages claims. He assists clients from a variety of industries including food and beverages, telecommunications and energy.
"It is a pleasure working with him. He has a wealth of knowledge, communicates well and explains the difficult aspects in an easy-to-understand way."
"Juan Jiménez-Laiglesia is a very experienced lawyer and he is very good."
"Without his help and knowledge, we would not have made it."
Juan Rodríguez Cárcamo often assists clients with state aid investigations, EU regulatory matters and representation before the CJEU.
"He is capable of understanding problems very efficiently and proposing targeted solutions, with in-depth knowledge and expertise. Also, he has very good communication skills."
"Juan Rodríguez Cárcamo has extensive experience in European law."
Ranked Lawyers at
Pérez-Llorca
Spain
Members
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Jaime de Blas
Head of Department
Head of Department
Pablo Figueroa
Sonsoles Centeno