DLA Piper ABBC leverages its international footprint to advise on multijurisdictional merger control filings, investigations, advisory and litigation matters. The team is led by Miguel Mendes Pereira, who draws on experience at the European Commission and the Portuguese Competition Authority, and whose practice spans the full range of EU and competition law matters. Carla Marcelino regularly advises on cartel investigations, merger control reviews and infringements.
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Key clients
- Linden Capital Partners
- Everything Is New
- Midsid
- Scania AB
- APAP - Portuguese Association of Advertising, Communication and Marketing Agencies
- Super Bock
- KitchenAid
- Violas and Viacer
Work highlights
Advising Scania on ongoing follow-on damages lawsuits in Portugal related to the European Commission's "truck cartel" decision.
Representing Super Bock in an investigation initiated by the Portuguese Competition Authority concerning an alleged hub-and-spoke arrangement leading to resale price maintenance and price-fixing.
Representing KitchenAid in litigation initiated by its former distributor in Portugal, alleging infringement of EU competition rules by Whirlpool.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
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
Miguel Mendes Pereira
Other key lawyers
Carla Marcelino