Antitrust law is the competition team’s main focus at BKM | Berkemeyer. The practice handles merger control filings, represents clients in claims of anticompetitive conduct, and provides consultations on a full range of antitrust issues. It has a successful track record before CONACOM, including in precedent-setting cases. The team continues to add to its roster of national and international clients, taking on new companies and institutions across the banking and finance, agriculture and pharmaceutical sectors. Hugo T. Berkemeyer heads the team alongside two other partners: Carla Sosa plays a lead role in many of the firm’s antitrust matters and Manuel Arias has extensive experience in the filing of complaints against anti-competitive practices before CONACOM. Senior associate Leyla Apud is active in the notification of concentration operations and has recently increased her focus on anti-competitive practices. Also at the senior associate level, Andrés Nasser has a successful track record defending clients before the Antitrust Agency, while Álvaro Rojas is active in concentration filings before CONACOM.
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Testimonials
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‘A very professional team, always ready to meet the needs of the company. Excellent management of technological tools that facilitate interaction with the company's internal legal team.’
‘The members of the team have extensive knowledge of competition law and proven experience in procedures before the regulatory body. Mainly, Manuel Arias and Alvaro Rojas.’
‘Their strength is based on teamwork and leadership.’
‘The expertise of the team in handling complex issues and rapid learning of the industry.’
‘Excellent service in antitrust matters.'
‘Carla Sosa.'
‘The BKM competition team is the best in the country.’
‘Highly trained professionals in the field.’
Key clients
- Banco Continental
- Enex Investments Paraguay
- Chivatos
Work highlights
- Advised Enex Investments Paraguay on the filling process before CONACOM, due to the acquisition of an additional 5% stake in Enex Paraguay.
- Advised Banco Continental on the filing of a claim before CONACOM for alleged abusive of dominance practices against Bancard, in which the CONACOM issued its first ever ruling condemning the payment platform under the charge of abuse of its dominant position in the market.
- Advised Prosegur Paraguay on the ongoing review of conditions included in a remedies program issued by CONACOM, stemming from the filing of a merger filing.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Carla Sosa
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Alvaro Rojas
Practice head
Hugo T. Berkemeyer; Carla Sosa; Manuel Arias