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Patricia Liñán

Patricia Liñán

Europe 2026

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Ranked in 1 practice area

Competition/European Law

Spain

16 years ranked

About

Provided by Ecija Abogados

Europe

Practice Areas

Competition

Career

Patricia has extensive knowledge in the field of EU Law and Competition Law.

With more than 20 years of experience, she has advised companies in competition proceedings and merger control before the CNMC and the European Commission. She has developed her career at firms such as CMS and Bird & Bird, where she led the EU Law and Competition practice areas.

Her most recent work has focused on damages claims and the implementation of compliance programs in competition defense. Her track record has been recognized by international directories such as Chambers & Partners, which highlights her among the leading experts in the sector. She is currently a member of the Board of Directors of the Spanish Association for the Defense of Competition (AEDC).

She is an associate professor of EU Law at Universidad Complutense de Madrid and has taught at institutions such as Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, IE Law School, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, and Universidad Rey Juan Carlos de Madrid.

Professional Memberships

- Member of the Board of Directors of the Spanish Association for the Defense of Competition (AEDC)

- Associate Professor of EU Law, Universidad Complutense de Madrid

Personal

Patricia holds a Law Degree and has pursued advanced specialization in EU and Competition Law, complemented by her ongoing teaching and academic work at leading Spanish universities.

She actively participates in academic and industry initiatives related to competition law, regularly contributing to forums, workshops, and specialized publications.

Awards

Recognized among the leading Competition experts

Chambers & Partners

Expert in these Jurisdictions

Spain

Languages Spoken

Spanish

English

French

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Competition/European Law - Spain

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Patricia Liñán of Ecija Abogados routinely acts for clients in appeals against competition law sanctions before local courts and damages claims, as well as on competition compliance programmes. Her client roster comprises financial service and technology sector companies.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • She has speed ​​in her response, very broad technical knowledge and a commercial vision adapted to our needs.

    Competition/European LawChambers European Guide
  • Her ability to integrate complex regulations with a practical, business-oriented approach makes her a top-tier strategic advisor.

    Competition/European LawChambers European Guide
  • Patricia Liñán's ability to identify critical issues from the outset and offer precise, directly applicable recommendations inspires a high degree of confidence.

    Competition/European LawChambers European Guide
  • She stands out for her analytical skills and her effective approach to challenges.

    Competition/European LawChambers European Guide

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