Turned to by multinational blue-chip companies for its ‘strong relationships with the regulator’ and ’proactive approach’, Clifford Chance‘s antitrust practice remains a powerhouse in the Spanish market. The group has a comprehensive EU and competition offering spanning merger control, anticompetitive agreements, abuse of dominance, compliance issues, and antitrust investigations. At the helm of the department is Miguel Odriozola, who specialises in restrictive practices and merger control, with a particular focus on the telecoms, energy, and IT sectors. He is supported by Begoña Barrantes, who stands out for her experience in antitrust investigations, State aid matters, and EU Foreign Subsidies regulation. On the infringement proceedings front, Belén Irissarry is the name to note, while Ana Latorre and Diego Doménech are well-equipped to handle merger control proceedings.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Commitment to clients, accumulated experience, and a focus on results are qualities exemplified by Begoña Barrantes, who brings seniority and quality.’
- ‘Clifford Chance's competition and EU law team is distinguished by its exceptional understanding of the workings of the Spanish National Markets and Competition Commission and its strong relationships with the regulator at various levels, providing a significant strategic advantage in managing complex matters.’
- ‘What truly sets this practice apart is its ability to combine deep technical expertise with a pragmatic commercial approach, tailoring its advice to the client's specific priorities.’
- ‘The team demonstrates remarkable flexibility in scaling resources as needed, as evidenced in managing complex investigations. Its proactive approach to sharing relevant information and its ability to effectively coordinate among multiple internal and external stakeholders are hallmarks of its practice.’
- ‘The team's differentiating factors lie in the extraordinary responsiveness and strong sense of ownership its lawyers demonstrate on every matter.’
- ‘Miguel Odriozola stands out for his constant availability, technical expertise, and ability to provide strategic advice tailored to the client's needs.’
- ‘Belén Irissarry deserves special mention for her outstanding contribution.’
- ‘The team is distinguished by its ability to deliver practical and commercially focused advice while maintaining a high level of technical rigour. Their deep understanding of the sector and their ability to anticipate and proactively address challenges are qualities that set them apart from their competitors.’
Key clients
- Amazon
- Telefónica
- Samsung
- Super League
- Oracle
- Carrefour
- Cellnex
- Mapfre
- Sanitas
- Swiss RE
- Abertis
- Saint Gobain
- IAG
- Qatar Airways
- Endesa
- Banco Santander
- Cartonajes International, S.L.
- Nokia
- Värde Partners
- Software AG
Work highlights
Advised Super League on the filing of a complaint against UEFA before the CNMC which has opened infringement proceedings for restricting competition in the organisation of European football competitions.
Represented Oracle in a complaint against Hewlett-Packard for the abuse of a dominant position in the database market.
Advising Telefonica on the creation of the joint venture"Fiberpass" with Vodafone.
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Practice head
Miguel Odriozola
Other key lawyers
Begoña Barrantes; Belén Irissarry; Ana Latorre; Diego Doménech