About

Provided by Ramón y Cajal Abogados

Ramón y Cajal Abogados is an ideal choice for companies requiring quality legal advice in Spain regarding any area of EU or Competition law.

Our team of specialists has extensive experience in both of these disciplines, acquired through daily work in disciplinary proceedings, merger control, legal disputes, regulated sectors, state aid, public tenders, customs law and international commerce.

Over the years, we have acquired a notable experience in the banking, telecoms, broadcasting and automotive fields.

Our services include:

  • Disciplinary proceedings related to cartels and the abuse of dominant position initiated by the Spanish or EU competition authorities
  • Merger control procedures before the Spanish and EU competition authorities​
  • Matters relating to state aid, including proceedings before the competition authorities and lawsuits arising from the application of regulations on state aid
  • Appeals before Spanish and EU courts challenging competition authorities’ decisions
  • Civil suits including legal actions declaring agreements to be null and void, or seeking compensation before the civil courts for damages due to the infringement of competition regulations
  • Competition matters within an M&A framework
  • Assessment of corporate practices that could harm competition
  • Corporate programmes for internal compliance with competition regulations

Chambers Review

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Competition/European Law - Spain

5
Band 5

What the Team is Known For

Ramón y Cajal Abogados is a well-known local firm boasting significant involvement in the competition arena, often acting for clients from the financial services sector. Its expertise particularly centres on contentious proceedings, representing clients in investigations into allegations of anti-competitive behaviour, as well as in appeals before the Supreme Court and the Constitutional Court, and in damages claims.

Work Highlights

  • Ramón y Cajal Abogados advised Copasa on its judicial appeal against the CNMC's infringement decision.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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5
Javier Salinas
5
Band 5

Javier Salinas regularly advises clients on both public and private enforcement of competition law, as well as assisting with appeals against CNMC decisions and damages actions. His client portfolio includes notable players in a variety of sectors, including agri-food, media, telecoms, banking and insurance.

Javier Salinas is a top-level professional with exceptional technical knowledge and a strategic vision that provides significant added value to clients.

Javier Salinas is a great leader who stands out for his seriousness, humility, communication skills and respectful nature.

Javier Salinas is an excellent professional; he is very approachable and easy to deal with, with extensive experience in competition matters.

He provides high-level advice and works quickly and efficiently.

It's a pleasure working with him.

Ranked Lawyers at
Ramón y Cajal Abogados

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Competition/European Law

5
Javier Salinas
5
Band 5

Members

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Javier Salinas

Head of Department