The ‘excellent’ EU and competition group at Uría Menéndez is a reference in the market, turned to by notable blue-chip businesses seeking advice on high-profile, complex mandates both domestically and internationally. Key practice strengths include antitrust litigation, behavioural matters, and merger control, and the department is active across a variety of industry sectors such as automotive, banking and finance, and sports and entertainment. Antonio Guerra Fernandez heads up the team and specialises in cartel investigations, damages claims, and merger control. He is supported by Alfonso Gutiérrez, who regularly assists with cross-border mergers. The department also features Patricia Vidal, who excels in merger control and competition damages litigation, and Tomás Arranz, who assists with merger control, cartel investigations and gun-jumping matters. Other indispensable practitioners include Jokin Beltrán de Lubiano, who advises on transactional and behavioural mandates, and Alberto Pérez, a contact for pharma, telecoms, defence and sports clients.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Knowledge of our industry, experience in various jurisdictions, and technical training are their key differentiators.’
- ‘Alfonso Gutiérrez stands out for his extensive technical training, experience in the field, and practical approach to finding solutions.’
- ‘The team stands out for its availability, knowledge, and proactive approach.’
- ‘Uría's competition and EU law team is excellent. Antonio Guerra Fernández, in particular, has extensive experience and is technically brilliant. Furthermore, the personal attention he provides is exceptional.’
- ‘The firm maintains a constant level of professional development, allowing it to anticipate future needs. This proactive approach sets it apart from other firms. Its understanding of the sector's specific characteristics is another significant strength, and the provision of ongoing professional development courses for internal teams is highly valued.’
- ‘Patricia Vidal is a true expert in competition law as it applies to our sector. Alfonso Gutiérrez and Antonio Guerra Fernández are partners who also excel in competition law.’
Key clients
- Ávoris
- Banco Sabadell
- Cemex
- Claas
- Danone
- Glovo
- JCDecaux
- Novo Nordisk
- Servisa
- Wabtec
- Roca
- Banco Santander
Work highlights
Advising Banco Sabadell in connection with BBVA’s hostile takeover bid, involving a Phase II competition investigation, followed by a review by the Spanish Government.
Representing Danone in follow-on damages litigation proceedings initiated by cattle breeders following a decision by the CNMC.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Antonio Guerra Fernández
Other key lawyers
Alfonso Gutiérrez; Patricia Vidal; Tomás Arranz; Jokin Beltrán de Lubiano; Alberto Pérez