Clients turn to Baker McKenzie for transaction approval support, with the firm well-known for coordinating timely and successful applications across multiple jurisdictions. The team also handles civil and criminal antitrust litigation; cartel investigations and defence; and assists clients with antitrust compliance and training. The practice is led by well-known antitrust and international trade practitioner Esteban Rópolo, with banking and finance partner Francisco Fernández Rostello called in for support when required.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘The antitrust team shows an understanding of the context and the particular circumstances of the company when providing advice.'
Key clients
- Chr. Hansen
- Procter & Gamble
- Cámara de Industriales Molineros
- Biogen
- Colgate Palmolive
- HP Inc
- Ingredion
Work highlights
- Advising Chr Hansen in the filing of its merger with Novozymes. This is the local tranche of a multi-jurisdictional merger that has included the implementation of divestment measures in several jurisdictions.
- Representing Cámara de Industriales Molineros in an appeal against a fine imposed by the Competition Commission in a cartel investigation of the wheat milling market.
- Advising Procter & Gamble on general issues of antitrust compliance, including resale price maintenance, exclusivities and other vertical restraints.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Esteban Ropolo