Europe Guide 2026 : Spain
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Provided by rēgula
We are committed to a 360º vision of competition law, combining experience in public enforcement, private enforcement, and compliance and internal investigations.
Public enforcement: We provide ongoing advice to our clients with respect to sanctioning, surveillance, merger control and state aid proceedings before the competition authorities. We also advise our clients in relation to the judicial review of competition authorities’ decisions. Our team has been directly involved in many of the most significant investigations carried out by the Spanish competition authorities over the last three decades.
Private enforcement: Our team has been involved in actions for damages for anti-competitive conduct in the Spanish courts before specific legislation for such actions even existed. We have acted in virtually every large-scale action for damages for anti-competitive conduct brought in Spain to date. We are recognised as pioneers and leaders in this particular field in Spain, advising both claimants and defendants.
Compliance and internal investigations: Our team has been helping clients design and implement antitrust compliance and risk mitigation programmes for decades. We assist companies in conducting internal investigations in order to detect and prevent conduct that potentially breaches the competition rules.
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rēgula is a local boutique law firm specialising in competition matters. The law firm has already gained recognition for its particular strength in antitrust damage claims and appeals of authority decisions. It has further strength in behavioural investigations and competition law compliance mandates. Team members also act on merger control filings.
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rēgula represented MOEVE in follow-on damage claims arising from several infringement decisions made by the CNMC.
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They are distinguished by their dedication, deep knowledge of the material and the ease with which the client feels involved.
rēgula is distinguished by its high level of expertise in competition law. The team has demonstrated an exceptional ability to handle complex issues in this area.
The lawyers demonstrate very good knowledge of the subject and perfectly convey the steps to follow to achieve the stated objectives.
I am extremely satisfied with the quality and strategy implemented in a matter of great technical and economic complexity.
The service is outstanding, with personalised attention and availability that exceeds expectations.
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Pedro Suárez boasts a strong track record in contentious competition law matters, with notable recent experience in behavioural investigations, appeals against CNMC decisions and follow-on damages claims. He additionally assists clients with merger control filings.
His expertise, combined with his personal qualities and warmth, make him exceptional. He consistently brings technical depth and empathy to his clients, achieving a perfect balance.
Pedro Suárez is fast, reliable and gives commercially oriented advice.
He is an excellent communicator, demonstrates a deep understanding of projects and has the ability to provide strategic advice that goes beyond purely legal aspects.
He manages our legal affairs strategy well. He has extensive experience.
Javier Pérez specialises in private enforcement proceedings, particularly damages claims brought as a result of CNMC sanctioning decisions. He acts for both claimants and defendants in landmark cartel follow-on damages claims, as well as assisting with appeals.
He is a leading specialist in damages in the field of competition law.
Javier Pérez is very thorough. You feel in good hands with him; he knows the jurisprudence and is a very good litigator.
Javier Pérez is a brilliant lawyer who is technically impeccable, with great attention to detail. What sets him apart is his work ethic and tailored solutions.
Javier Pérez is a highly skilled professional with extensive knowledge of competition law and business acumen, and is an excellent manager of legal teams.
He is highly skilled from a technical point of view.
Head of Competition/European Law
Competition/European Law
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Javier Pérez
Head of Department
Pablo González de Zárate
Javier Pérez
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