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Characterised by its ‘blend of academic prowess, professional excellence and client-centric approach’, the antitrust team at King & Spalding LLP often handles multinational M&A transactions, as well as government investigations, antitrust litigation, and compliance counselling. Practice head Salomé Cisnal de Ugarte ’is the absolute leader in competition law’, noted for her experience with EU and national competition authorities across Europe.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘What sets the team at K&S apart, and in particular Salomé Cisnal de Ugarte, is the blend of academic prowess, professional excellence and client-centric approach.'

  • 'A small but very talented team, flexible to meet client needs.’

  • ‘King and Spalding's involvement was especially critical in addressing potential exposures to competition and antitrust-related investigations. Furthermore, they provided comprehensive compliance training tailored to our key stakeholders. What sets them apart is their commitment, dedication and result orientation which is truly remarkable.’

  • ‘Salomé Cisnal de Ugarte is the absolute leader in competition law. She is practical, passionate about her work and can grasp new situations and deal with complex relations between parties, providing prompt, on-the-spot advice.’

  • ‘Good availability and speed of results.'

  • ‘K&S in Brussels has a superb team and is well integrated with the US practice.'

Key clients

  • Egis Group
  • EVO Payments Inc.
  • Glatfelter Corporation
  • Jamestown Properties Corporation
  • Mativ
  • Global Payments
  • Telekom Srbija
  • Weatherford International plc
  • World Federation of Advertisers
  • Korea Electric Power Company
  • Spie batignolles

Work highlights

Advised EVO Payments, Inc. on the competition and FDI aspects of its acquisition by Global Payments, Inc.
Advised Glatfelter Corporation on the competition law and FDI aspects relating to the acquisition of the Health, Hygiene and Specialties non-woven materials and films business of Berry Global Group, Inc.
Advised Mativ on the competition law issues pertaining to the divestment of its engineered papers business amounting to USD2.2bn sales to Djarum Group.

Practice head

Salomé Cisnal de Ugarte