Cuatrecasas is ‘highly experienced’ in hub-and-spoke and cartel investigations, merger control, private enforcement and compliance. The team advises clients in industries as varied as retail, tech, food and beverage and healthcare. The ’extremely knowledgeable’ Pedro Marques Bom draws on his experience at the Portuguese Competition Authority to lead the team. António Souto Moura is a key figure in hub-and-spoke and no-poach cases.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Highly experienced team with a deep understanding of the business and economic issues. Prompt response and great availability, maintaining rigour even in high-pressure situations.’
- ‘This team is attentive to client needs, very practical, and always ready to help, which sets them apart.’
- ‘Cuatrecasas stands out in the national legal landscape for its differentiated approach, which combines excellent technical knowledge with a culture of proximity and efficiency. Its main distinguishing characteristic is undoubtedly its constant availability and speed in responding to client requests. This agility ensures that urgent needs are met with maximum promptness, conveying security and confidence.'
- 'The excellence of the service is reflected in the competence and specialisation of the team. The expertise and preparation demonstrate the firm's commitment to maintaining a high standard of technical quality, crucial for success in complex cases.’
- ‘The collaboration with the Cuatrecasas team has been exceptional. Pedro Marques Bom deserves a special mention for his high level of knowledge in competition law.’
- ‘Pedro Marques Bom is extremely knowledgeable, pragmatic and available.'
Key clients
- Anthropic
- Albion River
- CTT
- Caixa Geral de Depósitos (CGD)
- Groupement Mosquetaires
- SIVA (Porsche Volkswagen)
- Auchan Retail Group
- Fnac Darty
- Inetum
- Heineken/SCC - Sociedade Central de Cervejas e Bebidas
Work highlights
Advising Auchan Group on 10 different appeals, with fines of approximately €60m.
Representing Inetum before the courts in an appeal against the final infringement decision issued by the AdC, with a fine exceeding €3m.
Advising Daimler before the Portuguese courts on claims for damages arising from the European Court of Justice (ECJ).
Lawyers
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Practice head
Pedro Marques Bom
Other key lawyers
Miguel Pena Machete; António Souto Moura