Ramón y Cajal Abogados, Competition/European Law

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

Provided by Chambers

Competition/European Law - Spain

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Ramón y Cajal Abogados is a well-known local firm boasting significant involvement in the competition arena. 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.

Notable practitioners

Javier Salinas is a key contact at the firm.

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Work Highlights

Provided by Ramón y Cajal Abogados

Ramón y Cajal Abogados advised a group of claimants on follow-on damages claims against manufacturers of paper envelopes.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

"I would say that not only are the lawyers technically competent but we really appreciate the treatment they provide to us. They are very client-oriented and adapt to our needs."