Pino Elizalde Abogados has considerable experience in antitrust matters in the food and beverage and hydrocarbons industries, having recently advised on significant merger control, abuse of dominance matters and antitrust litigation in these spaces. The group is also adept at assisting companies with the implementation of compliance programmes to prevent competition infringements. Practice head Marco (Valentín) Elizalde is skilled in proceedings against the Ecuadorian competition authority, while Jaime Arosemena focuses on the implementation of compliance programmes. Jessica Medina is experienced in antitrust matters in the brewing, pharma and oil and gas segments.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘It is a cohesive and powerful team.'

  • ‘Involvement in the topics and the ability to analyse. Daniel, Jaime and Valentín are good communicators, they know how to understand needs and establish clear strategies and lines of action to address and resolve problems.'

Key clients

  • Annheuser-Busch InBev
  • Cervecería Nacional CN
  • Dinadec
  • Duragas

Work highlights

  • Advised Ab InBev on a lawsuit filed by Heineken against the Competition Authority.
  • Represented Duragas in the implementation of a compliance programme.  
  • Advised Cervecería Nacional CN and Dinadec in filing a lawsuit against a resolution.

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

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Marco (Valentín) Elizalde