According to sources, lawyers at Garrigues ‘know the needs of clients and their business’. With strength in all key pillars of competition and antitrust law, the group represents clients in investigations and administrative procedures initiated by the SIC, as well as in judicial unfair competition law proceedings. On the transactional side, the team is well versed in merger control cases spanning all key industries, with a recent strong showing in the transport segment. José Miguel De La Calle spearheads the department and is currently representing Viva Air on the antitrust investigation against Viva and Avianca for alleged gun jumping. Following the departure of principal associate Alejandro Acevedo in March 2023, senior associate Anamaría Rico – who has some 10 years’ experience in antitrust and unfair competition matters – leads the second line. Fellow senior Adolfo Enrique Gómez is currently on study leave. The team also replaced associate Natalia Amado Pérez, who left the firm in April 2022, with the hire of Daniel Fajardo Mendoza (technology/competition and personal data) from Baker McKenzie S.A.S. the same month.
Testimonials
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‘The team's way of dealing with the hours, issues and values is clear in relation to billing. The team combines its advice well with other practice areas in matters that require this interdisciplinary input. Lawyers know the needs of clients and their business.'
‘We recommend José Miguel De La Calle for his knowledge in the sector, prestige, and understanding of business and client needs.’
Key clients
- Solenis
- Fast Colombia
Work highlights
- Advised Fast Colombia (Viva) on the antitrust investigation into alleged gun jumping in the merger transaction with Avianca.
- Advised Sociedad Puerto Bahía and Gasco on merger-control proceedings.