'A reference in the field of economic competition', SAI Derecho & Economía S.C has a robust offering across competition and antitrust matters that includes representation in complex contentious matters, as well as merger control for high-profile transactions. Its broad practice also covers investigations concerning potential monopolies, applications to the immunity program, and comprehensive regulatory advice. Veteran practitioner and a reference point in the market, Lucía Ojeda is accomplished at handling investigations carried out by the regulator, while also advising on domestic merger control proceedings. She co-leads the department with José Ángel Santiago, an expert litigator who is the go-to contact for disputes with Cofece. Luis Alberto Ibarra Pardo joined the firm as a partner in September 2023, from an in-house role; while Ximena Ángeles rejoined as a senior associate level after some 15 years away from the firm. Felipe García Cuevas, Ernesto Álvarez Castillo and Bruno Puerto Salazar are further key senior associate contacts.
Testimonials
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‘SAI is a reference in the field of economic competition. They have a great team, with experience, knowledge and judgment to understand complex problems and offer appropriate solutions. As an internal lawyer, it gives me a lot of confidence to have the support of SAI to confirm with my internal clients that the advice provided always seeks to find the "as if" and that in cases where it is not possible, it was exhaustively analyzed all the alternatives.’
‘Lucía Ojeda has extensive experience and knowledge in economic competition. She is recognized in the environment, has a lot of prestige and her opinion has a lot of weight both in legal areas and in business areas. Ernesto Alvarez always has an excellent disposition and shows an in-depth analysis and study of each of the queries he answers, in addition to being interested in commercial and operational aspects and being sensitive to business needs, beyond the merely legal aspect.’
Key clients
- Servicios Electrónicos Globales
- Tenaris
Work highlights
- Assisted Tenaris with the pre-merger procedure for its acquisition of Shawcor Ltds coating enterprise.
- Advising both BBVA and BUPA on pre-merger clearance for its agreement to craft medical expenses/health insurance products through a coinsurance model.