EU and competition in Spain

‘I’d highlight Miguel Odriozola.’

‘They are simply the best.’

‘Belén Irisarry is technically outstanding and a great person.’

‘We have worked with the CC Competition team in highly complex operations and before the most demanding authorities in Europe. The result has been excellent, because the work has been excellent from all points of view.’

‘I highlight its ability to empathize with the client and integrate into their teams.’

‘We chose Garrigues because of their know-how. The partners are very reliable and deliver what we need. Especially valuable are the language skills in German, English and Spanish as well as the knowledge of the competition authorities in Brussels’.

‘Konstantin Jörgens understands our business, focusses on the relevant issues and delivers exactly what we need. He is responsive and always available’.

‘Garrigues’ competition team stands out for its technical excellence, thoroughness and the accessibility of its partners, who accompany the client from start to finish, with hands-on involvement in the matter. They have a high level of dedication and technical expertise in complex and pioneering processes in Spain’.

‘Oriol Armengol is the go-to lawyer for competition law for digital platforms and related businesses’.

‘The team is very professional with deep understanding of Spanish and EU competition law’.

‘All lawyers were very competent and the team had a very good internal cooperation’.

‘Excellent coordination between team members. High technical level. Very good level of dialogue with the competition authorities.’

‘Very powerful competition team, with lawyers in Madrid and Brussels. Very knowledgeable in multi-industry topics and experts in competition procedures. Excellent file management.’

‘Very large team with several experts who complement each other. Excellent training and technical knowledge.’

‘High degree of response, experience and knowledge in the matter, as well as the deep knowledge of the way of acting of the national competition authorities.’

‘Proximity and immediate response to the client. I’d highlight Tomás Arranz and Antonio Guerra Fernández.’

‘Uria is the star player on the Spanish market. I would highly recommend them for complex competition matters, because they do not only know the law but also know how to navigate through all the complex issues which may arise. They are well-connected to the Spanish competition scene.’

‘Patricia Vidal is the person to go to with cases involving the competition agency CNMC. Edurne Navarro works from Brussels and is my first choice for EU merger control involving Spanish companies.’

‘Working with Uría Menéndez is synonymous with excellence and professionalism in each and every one of the aspects that we entrust to them. They are meticulous, take care of all the details, always provide solutions, advance and anticipate all scenarios and are involved until the end in all matters. It is a real privilege to have them in competition matters.’

‘The combination of quality and efficiency of the service.’

‘In our experience, they have a very solid practice because their advice is always closely linked to the M&A team and therefore very focused on the needs of the client in their M&A process.’

‘Strong points are the availability of the entire team from partners to associates as well as the own knowledge in the matter. Of course, the Allen & Overy team can be proud of its capabilities.’

‘Our contacts have been Antonio Martínez and Jaime Rodríguez. Both have given outstanding attention to the issues that have arisen throughout our collaboration; I would highlight the ability to resolve important and urgent issues.’

‘Constant experience on practice and criteria of the CNMC and the Courts.’

‘Capable both in Antitrust litigation and merger control.’

‘Inigo Iguartua Arregui is indisputably one of the Competition law stars in the market. Very clear and always pragmatic.’

‘The team boasts many well-known names, it has presence in both Spain and Portugal, and they are part of a very good full-service business firm.’

‘I have worked specifically with Miguel Troncoso. Great guy, down to earth, quick, well-versed in both competition law and state aid.’

‘The Gómez-Acebo & Pombo team strives to know the details of each sector and the specific interests of its clients, in order to provide advice that is very tailored to needs. The recommendations are always practical and correct.’

‘Iñigo Igartua is always available and gives “tailor-made” advice. He fully understands the client’s needs and adjusts his advice to them.’

‘Excellent professionals. They stand out for their quality in advice as well as in the search for solutions taking into account the needs of the client.’

‘The availability, knowledge and willingness to seek solutions that meet the customer’s needs.’

‘They are a reference in competition matters. They take on topics of great complexity.’

‘Soundness in competition matters and in bidding processes for listed companies. Extensive knowledge of the role and internal functioning of the CNMV. Absolute availability.’

‘Ramon y Cajal has a deep knowledge of the area of Competition and EU Law. In addition, it is a proactive firm, which anticipates the needs of the client and offers different practical solutions to each question that arises. It adapts to customer needs and is flexible.’

‘I highlight Pedro Suarez and Javier Perez Fernandez. They are very empathetic, and they respond very quickly to any question that is made to them. They demonstrate a very deep knowledge of the area of competition and EU law, a matter that they explain to the client very clearly.’

‘Apart from the high technical qualification, the lawyers who have worked with us have always shown great availability and a quick response, as well as a friendly attitude and active listening. It is not a team that tries to impose its criteria, but rather that accompanies the client in making decisions. Javier Salinas and Pedro Suarez’.

‘In our experience, the work and follow-up of files by the Ramon y Cajal team have been excellent and with a very positive or magnificent final result. We are very satisfied with the results obtained.’

‘The team of Pedro Suárez and with Pablo González de Zárate and collaborators have advised us and managed a file on Competition Law with success and we must highlight the perfect and constant information that they have provided us at all times in the treatment and follow-up of this file. In other aspects, all the partners and collaborators of this Ramon y Cajal firm are close people and professionals who are very knowledgeable about their specialties.’

‘Pablo González de Zaráte had a very thorough analysis of our case, fully grasping the economics of the business model and translating it perfectly into legal framework. Also very responsive and cleverly challenging our own assumptions. Bespoke advice and careful when needed.’

‘Pedro Callol is a leading practitioner, who is energetic, entrepreneurial, experienced, internationally minded, well organised and very impressive. We regularly instruct him for advice on Spanish competition issues and value his insights, knowledge and guidance.’

‘The firm is well-known and praised for its in-depth knowledge and experience in the field of Spanish and EU Competition Law. They are great in watching market developments and to anticipate on that. Clients will always get what they asked for. The team has a clear hands-on mentality, is very communicative, to the point and able to think outside the box in search of a feasible solution.’

‘Pedro Callol is a true authority in the field of Spanish and EU Competition law, including private enforcement. Apart from his excellent knowledge and experience in all relevant legal aspects, he has thorough knowledge of a wide range of market sectors so that he is able to determine the right strategy and to switch quickly when needed.’

‘Pedro Callol is one of the leading antitrust lawyers in Spain. Very responsive, creative, clear in his advice, giving actionable recommendations.’

‘I’d highlight the unity of the team and joint follow-up of matters.’

‘Availability and Knowledge, mainly of Pedro Callol.’

‘This is a leading competition law boutique, which is highly responsive and well regarded.’

‘It is a team that works like the mechanics of a watch, technically brilliant and always providing business-oriented solutions guaranteeing legal certainty.’

‘Joaquín Hervada is technically brilliant, and anticipates the needs of the business, gives realistic solutions guaranteeing the position of his client.’

‘Joaquín Hervada is a great Antitrust lawyer, great technical knowledge of his area, great ability to understand business, availability and very fast response, and with a very good team behind him.’

‘The DLA team we work with are very professional and experts in Competition Law. They have shown great knowledge in the matter at all times.’

‘We highly value their accessibility and proximity. Also the interest in knowing the business.’

‘Extensive knowledge of our industry.’

‘Ability to adapt situations from other sectors to ours. They greatly help the didactic work towards the authorities.’

‘An extraordinary partner: Joaquín Hervada. The best I’ve ever seen.’

‘Great technical knowledge on competition law matters.’

‘Great professionals with client and business orientation. Highlighting Carlos Vergez.’

‘I’d highlight their subject knowledge and experience in similar cases.’

‘Patricia Liñan stands out for her delivery and speed in resolution.’

‘Very strong knowledge of the laws but most importantly of the way these laws are interpreted by the courts, and how to best present the arguments considering that. Very knowledgeable and up to date with courts decisions.’

‘Crisanto Perez-Abad combines strong knowledge with a very practical perspective. Very “straight-to-the-point” risk assessment when comparing alternative courses of action, and recommendations around such risks.’

‘Crisanto Perez-Abad is a very experienced lawyer able to quickly identify the risks your business is exposed to.’

‘I’d highlight its flexibility and availability to serve the client. They are really prepared and are very fast in responding to the queries made.’

‘Dynamic team with solid knowledge and experience of competition law. Business-oriented solutions.’

‘Crisanto Pérez-Abad: Always accessible and attentive to customer needs. Great experience in competition law and good knowledge of the pharmaceutical sector. He always provides business-oriented solutions. Good strategist and excellent negotiator.’

‘This office stands out with great professionalism and flexibility in different matters. In particular, in the area of competition, Crisanto Perez-Abad and his team are the best partners for any client, due to their commitment and flexibility.’

‘Crisanto Perez-Abad is a great professional, with a lot of experience and knowledge in the matter.’

‘In highly sensitive matters such as competition, it is necessary to involve the most experienced and senior lawyers. Jones Day more than meets this requirement’.

‘It is a well-established team, very close to the client and offering tailor-made advice.’

‘Knowledge of national and European regulations in both regulatory and sectorial areas’.

‘Raimundo Ortega has proximity, knowledge of the client’s needs and ease in resolving difficult situations’.

‘The team’s performance was very strong. They were extremely well coordinated and business oriented’.

‘Strong technical capabilities. They knew the client’s business inside out.’

‘The incorporation of Francisco Cantos has certainly been a plus, bringing that degree of specialisation that the firm was lacking.’

‘Experience and practicality.’