Santamarina y Steta's competition practice advises on the full spectrum of antitrust matters, encompassing investigations before the CNA, merger control, regulatory compliance and matters involving alleged abuse of dominance. The team is led by Vicente Grau, whose practice includes mandates in the automotive, infrastructure and financial services sectors. Associate Mariana Alcalá is particularly active on compliance matters and merger notifications, while Sofía Ramírez advises domestic and multinational companies on competition regulatory issues. Andrés Zenteno focuses on compliance matters and cartel investigations, particularly those involving international trade-related issues.
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Testimonials
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- Sofía Ramírez distinguishes herself through her quick grasp of the specific issues inherent in each individual case and, drawing upon her high level of professional expertise, consistently identifies sound solutions to existing problems. Her pragmatic and efficient approach to case management is particularly worthy of special mention.
- Fast and efficient case handling. A pragmatic approach, coupled with high professional expertise.
Key clients
- Randoncorp / Fras-Le
- Credit Agricole
- Corporación Interamericana de Entretenimiento
- Fondo Nacional de Infraestructura (FONADIN)
- Grupo Industrial Saltillo
- Bartlett Grain Company, LP
- General Motors Company
- GM Financial de México
- Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher
- Coty
- Biomarin Pharmaceutical
- Marriott International
Work highlights
Advised Randoncorp / Fras-Le on the filing of a concentration notice before COFECE for pre-merger clearance in connection with the acquisition by Fras-le of several subsidiaries from KUO, S.A.B. de C.V.
Advised Crédit Agricole on the Mexican antitrust aspects of its acquisition of Santander’s 30.5% stake in CACEIS, a global asset servicing banking group.
Practice head
Vicente Grau
Other key lawyers
Mariana Alcalá; Sofía Ramírez; Andrés Zenteno