LAWYER PROFILE

Álvaro Iza

Europe 2026

Freshfields

Ranked in 1 practice area

Competition/European Law

Spain

19 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Álvaro heads our antitrust, competition and trade practice in Spain.

He specialises in merger control before the European Commission and the Spanish competition authority, behavioural matters and state aid. He advises national and multinational clients on a diverse range of antitrust matters, from cartel infringement proceedings and dawn raids to merger control approvals.

Clients include Repsol, AB InBev, Amadeus IT Group, Boehringer Ingelheim, Mediapro, LafargeHolcim, Balearia, Viesgo (previously E.ON) and Essity.

He has worked in our London and Brussels antitrust practices.

Álvaro speaks Spanish, English and French.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Competition/European Law - Spain

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Álvaro Iza has a strong track record in merger control and FDI procedures, anti-competitive investigations and appeals against CNMC decisions. He frequently acts for private equity companies and clients from the TMT sector.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

He is an exceptional adviser capable of giving us complete confidence in making complex decisions. His solid technical skills, combined with a deep understanding of our company, make him a key ally.
Competition/European LawChambers European Guide
Álvaro Iza perfectly embodies the kind of external lawyer any company needs. His ability to understand the company's needs and focus on the various issues that arise is essential for us.
Competition/European LawChambers European Guide
Álvaro Iza continues to be a thought leader in the Spanish market.
Competition/European LawChambers European Guide