The ‘highly competent’ competition and antitrust litigation team at Ramón y Cajal Abogados has considerable experience advising telecoms, banking and finance, and energy companies on merger control, behavioural investigations and sanctioning proceedings. Jointly steering the practice are Javier Salinas and Fernando Tallón, both of whom are experts in antitrust litigation. Casado is also adept at handling merger control, sanctioning proceedings, and vertical agreements, while Martínez is sought after for his prowess in damages claims and infringement proceedings. The team was recently strengthened by the addition of competition law specialist Alfredo Gómez Álvarez, who joined from KPMG Abogados, Spain in February 2026.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The competition law team at Ramón y Cajal is comprised of highly competent and professional individuals.’
- ‘They possess extensive knowledge of the matters they handle, along with exceptional availability, responsiveness, and a refined personal approach.’
- ‘They are proactive and imaginative in seeking solutions, and they go beyond strictly legal aspects, considering external factors such as the client's risk aversion and reputation.’
- ‘They are adept at collaborating with other law firms and external partners, creating significant synergies.’
- ‘Javier Salinas and Diana Radoi, in addition to their profound technical knowledge, are adept at conveying the complexities of competition law to those unfamiliar with the subject.’
- ‘Javier Salinas and Diana Radoi add value by not only advising but also offering their opinions and assessing different scenarios and associated risks, thus contributing significantly to the decision-making process.’
Key clients
- Telefónica
- Deminor
- Atresmedia
- Cepsa/Moeve
- Mapfre
- Caixabank
- BBVA
- El Corte Inglés
- Banco Santander
- Banca March
- Copasa
- Alfariver
Work highlights
Advising Telefónica on several sanctioning and merger control proceedings.
Advised Edebé on proceedings before the Audiencia Nacional against the sanctioning decision adopted by the CNMC.
Advising Atresmedia on several sanctioning and merger control proceedings.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Alfredo Gómez Álvarez
Practice head
Javier Salinas; Fernando Tallón
Other key lawyers
Diana Radoi; Alfredo Gómez Álvarez