Headed by Salomé Cisnal de Ugarte, the antitrust team at King & Spalding LLP has experience assisting on a range of competition law matters, both contentious and transactional. The team is notably well-versed in merger control and regulatory advisory work. Cisnal de Ugarte possesses experience handling the full range of competition matters, from cartel investigations to high-value cross-border merger control.
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Testimonials
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- 'Salomé Cisnal de Ugarte is simply excellent. She combines superb academic skills and credentials with professional acumen and a great network in Brussels. Salomé has consistently demonstrated a deep understanding of EU competition law, excelling in both the knowledge and its application to specific sectors like ours.'
- 'What sets Salomé Cisnal de Ugarte apart is her outstanding client service. She will always go above and beyond to understand our needs and provide solutions that exceeding our expectations.’
- ‘Good commercial knowledge, practical business advice, command of applicable law, concise communication and explanation.’
- ‘The group is very responsive and has very solid background and knowledge on the competition law field.'
- ‘I believe partner Salomé Cisnal de Ugarte is fantastic. She is really on top of things. Very responsive, quick and experienced.’
- ‘The team has a very strong knowledge and experience in EU competition law. Team is very adaptable to client's needs.’
Key clients
- Computer & Communications Industry Association
- Glatfelter Corporation
- JERA, Co.
- Kartesia
- Telekom Srbija Group
- Utmost Group
- Weatherford International PLC
- World Federation of Advertisers
Work highlights
Acting as global antitrust counsel of Magnera Corporation on its acquisition of the Health, Hygiene and Specialties non-woven materials and films business of Berry Global Group, Inc.
Acted as global antitrust counsel to Utmost Group plc on its acquisition of Lombard International Assurance Holdings Sarl.
Representing JERA Co., Inc. on the antitrust work in relation to the creation of a joint venture for the production and sale of low-carbon (blue) ammonia in partnership with CF Industries Holdings, Inc. and Mitsui & Co., Ltd.
Practice head
Salomé Cisnal de Ugarte