Led by Daniel Robalino, the competition practice at Robalino advises domestic and international companies, as well as non-profit organisations on a range of matters, including regulatory proceedings and litigation. On the contentious front, typical instructions for the team include abuse of dominance, unilateral conduct, and cartel cases. The group is also well versed in merger clearances, leniency agreements, antitrust due diligence processes and compliance programmes. Fausto Alvarado stands out for his expertise in competition policy matters, while Jorge Duque specialises in antitrust law and alternative dispute resolution.
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Key clients
- Automovil Club del Ecuador ANETA
- Corporación Grupo Fybeca
- International Consolidated Airlines Group
- Genommalab Ecuador
- La Fabril
- Energy Lider Energylider
- Tecnoweb
- Alicorp
- Volkswagen Group
- FEMSA de Comercio
- Aquacargill del Ecuador Cía.
- Kimberly Clark Corporation
- Grupo Orbis
Work highlights
- Advised Volkswagen Group on the merger clearance procedure for the acquisition of the turbine division of MAN, a Volkswagen Group subsidiary.
- Acted for Kimberly Clark Corporation in the appeal before the General Secretariat of the Andean Community against the resolution that sanctioned Kimberly Clark for an alleged cartel.
- Advised Grupo Orbis on the merger clearance procedure for the acquisition of one of the biggest paint and coatings seller in Ecuador.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Daniel Robalino