Valdés Abascal Abogados, S.C.
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The competition and antitrust practice at Valdés Abascal Abogados, S.C. is praised for its ‘high level of specialisation, experience, and knowledge of diverse sectors’. Complementing its robust advisory offering, the firm is highly active in antitrust investigations and litigation, with expertise spanning administrative and judicial proceedings before competition authorities, federal courts and the Supreme Court. The group is particularly experienced in advising clients acting as cooperating third parties in market-wide investigations undertaken by COFECE across a range of industries. Founder Rafael Valdés Abascal draws on his experience at the commission to co-lead the team on both advisory and contentious competition issues; he frequently works alongside Enrique de la Peña, who focuses on merger control procedures and the defence of economic agents in cartel and dominance investigations before the federal courts. The pair are supported by associates Juan Pablo Bueno Zarazúa and Diana Alejandra Rangel Pantoja.
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Testimonials
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‘Valdes Abascal is distinguished by its in-depth knowledge of antitrust matters and its ability to handle complex investigations. Each member is a specialist, allowing them to anticipate problems and offer well-founded strategic solutions.'
'The team members, especially Rafael and Enrique, are highly respected and well-known at COFECE, which facilitates communication and streamlines processes. The in-house lawyers possess exceptional technical expertise and understand their clients' business environment, and are always available within a short timeframe.'
Key clients
- Grupo Herdez
- Despegar.com
Work highlights
Represented an agent in a maritime diesel cartel conduct investigation, obtaining the reversal of an indictment by the Investigations Authority with a 6-1 vote by COFECE's Commissioners with the client cleared of cartel conduct.