The competition and antitrust team at Santiváñez Abogados has long been known for its niche expertise in the field of power generation and electricity; however, the firm's July 2024 merger with the former Martinot Abogados has both boosted and broadened its capabilities. The practice is led by Roberto Santiváñez and advises on unfair competition, administrative claims before INDECOPI, merger control procedures and compliance concerns. Senior associate Jessica Hondemann has ovr 15 years' experience and her practice reaches into data privacy and IP, as well as administrtive straegies before INDECOPI. Associate Percy Samaniego is well versed in regulatory work, as well as in antitrust litigation, consumer protection and abuse of dominant position cases. Energy specialist Fidel Rocha also leans into the practice as regards power-related matters.
Testimonials
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‘Despite being a traditional firm and noted for its practice in electrical regulatory law, they have a lot of knowledge and experience in competition law. Knowing the electricity market and also competition and antitrust law gives you an important competitive advantage.'
‘Percy Samaniego usually supports us with competition and antitrust issues. In addition to this expertise, he has a lot of knowledge in electrical regulatory issues, so his advice is not only from the point of view of competition law but also from the regulatory market.'
Key clients
- Ecorer
- Compañía Eléctrica el Platanal – CELEPSA
- Sociedad Eléctrica del Sur Oeste - SEAL
- Electo Dunas
- Grupo Romero Investment Office – GRIO
- Cerámica San Lorenzo
Work highlights
- Advised ECORER on the merger control procedure in charge of INDECOPI without imposing any conditions.
- Advised CELEPSA on the merger control procedure in charge of INDECOPI, for the acquisition of Termochilca, without imposing any condition.
- Advised SEAL on a sanctioning procedure for alleged abuse of dominant position in the form of discrimination.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Roberto Santiváñez