Rodrigo‘s competition practice handles complex and high-profile antitrust investigations, merger control filings, unfair competition disputes and bureaucratic barrier elimination proceedings before INDECOPI, representing various clients from different industries including mining, electricity, construction and many others. The teams offering spans the entire administrative process from filing precautionary measures and confidentiality requests to challenging adverse decisions before the judiciary. The practice group is co-led by experienced partners Verónica Sattler, who has extensive experience in competition law and represents clients in various antitrust matters, and María del Carmen Alvarado, who focuses on unfair competition cases. At the partner level, Ximena Aramburu assists clients with implementing compliance programmes related to unfair competition; Alejandro Manayalle has experience in representing clients in horizontal agreement and cartel proceedings; and María Del Rosario Quiroga represents clients in regulatory and antitrust matters. The team is strengthened by four associates: Fiorella Monge, who specialises in merger control clearance; Francisco José Floríndez, who counsels clients on abuse of dominant position and price-fixing cases; César Carrillo, who has experience in elimination of competition barrier matters; and Daniela Supo, who handles cases of unfair competition.
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Testimonials
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- 'By having specialists from various fields involved in these issues, one receives a comprehensive response, having evaluated various aspects, problems and risks.'
- 'Veronica Sattler is a lawyer who knows the subject very well and responds promptly and in accordance with expectations.'
- 'They are very responsive and always have creative options, giving the client options that allow them to explore new avenues.'
- 'Ximena Aramburú is an outstanding lawyer, resourceful, respectful, who adapts to the client's needs, knows her subjects and provides excellent advice. The other person I recommend is Verónica Sattler.'
Key clients
- Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR)
- Visa International Service Association
- Southern Peru Copper Corporation, Sucursal del Perú
- Solgas
- CBC Peruana
- Schneider Electric
- Cencosud Retail Peru
- Luz del Sur
- Fresenius Group
- Marcobre
- Consorcio Constructor M2 Lima
- Hudbay Perú
Work highlights
Advised KKR throughout the merger control process for the establishment of a joint venture with Telefónica Group and Entel Perú.
Assisted Visa in the response to information requirements, preparation of response briefs, review of expert opinions, as in oral arguments before the Peruvian Competition Authority.
Advised Cencosud in an investigation conducted by the Peruvian Antitrust Authority regarding alleged horizontal collusive practices in the commercialisation of turkey at a national level.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Verónica Sattler; María Del Carmen Alvarado
Other key lawyers
Ximena Aramburú; Alejandro Manayalle; Maria del Rosario Quiroga; Fiorella Monge; Daniel Supo; César Carrillo; Francisco José Floríndez
