With expertise spanning merger control, damages claims, and cartel investigations, Uría Menéndez is a leading player in both transactional and contentious competition law in Spain. The team boasts notable expertise in EU law and state aid, advising multinationals on the implications of new regulations and ECJ matters. Antonio Guerra Fernandez leads the group, offering deep insight into the activities of the Spanish competition authority. Alfonso Gutiérrez Hernández is a key name in distribution practices, while Patricia Vidal Martínez frequently advises on damages litigation. Tomás Arranz regularly advises on cartel investigations and merger control matters.
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Distinctions
La satisfaction du client
Témoignages
Collectés indépendamment par l'équipe de recherche du Legal 500.
‘Outstanding competition law team that provide you with outstanding services related to competition law litigation and dawn raids services. ’
‘Alfonso Gutierrez is one of the best competition lawyers in Spain. Vast experience and outstanding technical expertise.'
'Alfonso Gutierrez and Tomás Arranz have the experience and strength necessary to advise large pharmaceutical companies. Knowledge of the sector and attention to detail is exceptional.'
'Deep knowledge of competition law combined with knowledge of the pharmaceutical sector. Good at risk mitigation.'
Clients clés
- Danone
- JCDecaux
- Banco Sabadell
- Air Europa
- DAF
- LMVH
- Acciona
- Toyota
- Banco Santander
- Johnson & Johnson
Points forts
- Representing Danone in follow-on damages litigation that is being pursued on behalf of cow breeders.
- Advising and representing JCDecaux on all merger-control issues and proceedings in Spain.
- Representing Air Europa in IAG’s potential acquisition of sole control.
Avocats
Les grands avocats du marché
Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.
Les grands avocats de demain
Jeunes associés disposant d’une reconnaissance montante sur le marché, jouant régulièrement un rôle clé dans des dossiers majeurs.
Responsable de la pratique
Antonio Guerra Fernández
Autres avocats clés
Alfonso Gutiérrez Hernández; Patricia Vidal Martínez; Tomás Arranz Fernández-Bravo; Edurne Navarro Varona; Miguel Martínez Gimeno