An antitrust practice praised for ‘the quality and depth of its analysis’, Jones Day has a comprehensive offering with both merger control and contentious expertise, with regular collaboration from partners across the firm’s global network. The group handles a range of investigations into market conditions, anticompetitive conduct and collusion allegations, and is equally active in representing clients in amparo proceedings challenging COFECE resolutions. Counsel and team lead Gabriel Altamirano is ’a professional with great recognition and trajectory’, reflecting his broad experience across the full range of competition matters. Close support is provided by associate Esmeralda Vera Torres, who counsels domestic and foreign clients on government procedures related to merger control filings and competition investigations.
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Testimonials
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‘The firm offers comprehensive services, not only in the antitrust area but also in related areas such as litigation, amparo, damages, foreign trade, and general corporate law. It also has an extensive network in major cities around the world.'
'Gabriel Altamirano is a professional with great recognition and trajectory.'
‘I believe they are distinguished by the quality and depth of their analysis and by their great care in managing their government relations.'
'They work as a well coordinated team and respond in a timely fashion.'
Key clients
- WEG Equipamentos Eletricos
- Austin Powder Company
Work highlights
Obtained clearance from the Mexican antitrust authority with respect to WEG's acquisition of Regal Rexnord Corporation's industrial electric motors and generators business.
Advised Austin Powder in connection with the sale of a controlling stake to American Industrial Partners.
Practice head
Gabriel Altamirano
Other key lawyers
Esmeralda Vera