Competition/European Law

Alfonso Gutiérrez is called upon by clients for advice on investigations launched by the CNMC and appeals against CNMC decisions. His market-leading expertise further includes complex merger control proceedings, including acting on behalf of interested parties.

"Alfonso Gutiérrez is a highly sophisticated lawyer with outstanding knowledge of our sector and competition authorities. He is detail-oriented and goes straight to the point."

"His technical level is unquestionable. He is fully aware of all state-of-the-art issues and provides innovative solutions to customer problems. He is extremely quick in his analysis and always available when needed."

"Alfonso Gutiérrez is what you would expect from a partner at a top law firm. He is close to us, available, and his advice is very reliable."

"Alfonso Gutiérrez spotted the issues very accurately from the beginning."

"Alfonso Gutiérrez is one of the best competition lawyers in Spain."

Edurne Navarro Varona leads the firm's Brussels office. As a Spanish-qualified lawyer, she is also central to the firm's domestic Spanish competition law practice and represents clients before the CNMC in merger notifications, infringement proceedings and FDI filings.

"Edurne Navarro Varona is very client-friendly and client-focused. She makes things easier for everyone and reduces the burden for clients and advisers."

"She is very much in the detail but without losing sight of the bigger picture. She is extremely calm and collected in how she advises and has a very good client manner. She is very in control of what she is doing."

"She is very clear with the client about what is happening and what she would recommend."

"She has knowledge of our business perspective, which makes it easy to continue with her. She knows our pain points and what we really need."

"What I like about her is that she gives undivided attention to our matter. She really tries to build the relationship with the client."

Patricia Vidal is an increasingly prominent figure in the field of competition. She is particularly visible handling follow-on damage claims. She offers additional experience in merger control procedures and CNMC investigations into anti-competitive practices.

"Patricia Vidal is very to the point, fast and efficient."

Antonio Guerra has a broad practice that encompasses merger control proceedings and follow-on damages claims, as well as antitrust investigations carried out by the European Commission and the CNMC. He has experience acting for clients from the aviation, construction and consumer goods sectors.

"Antonio Guerra has great communication skills, knowledge and insights into how the authority thinks."

"For me, what makes the difference between Antonio Guerra and other lawyers is that he perfectly understands our business and my needs. He understands what we need in every moment and goes directly to the point."

"His vision, strategy and knowledge in the competition field are remarkable."

"Antonio Guerra is very knowledgeable and quick to respond."

"He is very much on top of the case."