Cuatrecasas is home to a robust antitrust, competition, and foreign investment team, capable of advising on merger filings, enforcement proceedings, and investigations, as well as dawn raids, abuse of dominance cases, and sanctioning proceedings. Its breadth of practice and proven experience in handling high-profile, multijurisdictional mandates continue to attract a diverse client base, including companies in the pharmaceutical, technology, and energy sectors, among others. Enrique Carrera, who joined from Freshfields in September 2024, heads up the department and brings with him considerable expertise in FDI and FSR matters, cartel investigations, and merger control. He is supported by Irene Moreno-Tapia, who stands out for her merger control, dawn raids, and litigation prowess. Other key practitioners include Cristina Vila and María López Ridruejo, the latter of whom advises on behavioural and compliance matters.
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Key clients
- Vodafone Spain
- Bondalti Chemicals, S.A.
- Repsol
- Memento
- Elecnor S.A.
- HD Covalco, S.L.
- Transgourmet Iberica
- Seegene, Inc.
- Seidor
- CaixaBank
- BNP Paribas Arval
- Esteve Pharmaceuticals
Work highlights
Advised Vodafone Spain on the merger control and FDI aspects of the agreement to create a joint venture between Telefonica and Vodafone, and the agreement to create a joint venture between MasOrange and Vodafone Spain.
Advised Seegene, Inc. on a multijurisdictional analysis of merger control regulations for a potential transaction.
Representing Elecnor in the context of the cassation appeal before the Supreme Court and the subsequent constitutional appeal before the Constitutional Court filed against the judgment of the National Court that dismissed Elecnor's appeal against the CNMC resolution.
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
Enrique Carrera
Other key lawyers
Irene Moreno-Tapia; María López Ridruejo; Cristina Vila