Baker McKenzie’s competition practice is noted for handling infringement proceedings, compliance programmes, and merger control matters. The team has developed significant expertise in foreign investment review, having notified numerous transactions to the FRID. Paloma Martínez-Lage combines her competition law expertise with a deep understanding of the TMT and energy sectors, while Javier Menor specialises in merger control within the food, retail, aviation, and luxury sectors.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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- ‘Excellence, relationships, and global practice.’
- ‘Javier Menor, a reference in competition law.’
- ‘They have very deep knowledge of competition. I would like to highlight partner Paloma Martínez-Lage.’
- ‘Very practical when addressing the issues.’
- ‘Javier Menor - always available and very practical.’
- ‘They are the greatest experts in the field.’
- ‘Legal excellence and rigour.’
Key clients
- AC Cosmetics
- ACCO
- AKZO NOBEL
- Association of Catalan Bar Associations
- Bar Association of Barcelona
- Bar Association of Lleida
- Bain Capital
- Bayer
- CAPSA
- Chiesi
Work highlights
- Advised Insud Pharma on the acquisition of the Women’s Healthcare business from Viatris.
- Represent Corporación Alimentaria Peñasanta in their claim before the Spanish Supreme Court against a CAPSA a fine of EUR 21.8 million.
Lawyers
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Paloma Martínez-Lage; Javier Menor
Other key lawyers
Laura González