CMS Albiñana y Suárez de Lezo, ‘characterised by its in-depth regulatory knowledge and its ability to combine legal analysis with business acumen’, has a robust EU and competition offering which spans merger control proceedings, conduct investigations, and day-to-day advisory services. The team, which is relied upon by notable energy, consumer goods, and food and beverage companies, is headed up by Carlos Vérgez, a key contact for horizontal and vertical agreements, merger control, State aid, and compliance programmes. Aida Oviedo offers support in merger control, sanctioning proceedings and appeals before Spanish and EU courts.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Testimonials
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- ‘The team is characterised by its in-depth regulatory knowledge and its ability to combine legal analysis with business acumen.’
- ‘They don't just interpret the law, but provide strategic solutions that prevent risks and capitalise on opportunities in a complex regulatory environment.’
- ‘The added value that makes the lawyers on the competition team stand out is their combination of technical rigour and strategic vision. They don't just apply the regulations; they understand the business and adapt their recommendations to be useful and practical.’
Key clients
- Logista
- AB INBEV
- Boluda Corporación Marítima
- FRS
- Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
- Loewe
- KKR
- Hero AG
Work highlights
Advising Logista on competition and merger control law issues.
Advised Loewe on distribution, competition, and international private law issues in relation to the review of several distribution agreements with key partners, as well as on the development and implementation of a competition compliance programme.
Advised Boluda on the acquisition of sole control over Boluda Maritime Terminals and on the notification of such transaction before the Spanish Competition Authority.
Lawyers
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
Carlos Vérgez
Other key lawyers
Aida Oviedo; Eduardo Crespo