Pedro Marques Bom
CuatrecasasNoted for its ability to marry ‘excellent technical knowledge’ with a ’client-oriented’ and ‘practical’ approach, Cuatrecasas is consistently engaged by a diverse roster of clients across the retail, TMT and distribution sectors in both contentious and non-contentious competition matters. The team is led by Pedro Marques Bom is equipped to assist with the gamut of antitrust mandates, including merger control, litigation, compliance and State Aid. Miguel Pena Machete excels in merger control and contentious competition mandates, and is regularly sought out by companies from regulated sectors. Another name to note for dawn raids and investigations, Luís Bordalo e Sá stands out at associate level.
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Testimonials
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‘Excellent technical knowledge, accompanied by a great understanding of the market, which allows us to receive very useful and practical advice.’
‘Pedro Marques Bom and Luís Bordalo e Sá stand out for their total availability and spirit of partnership. More than just specific advice, they understand how the institution that seeks them works and are always an added value to consider.'
‘Team with outstanding know-how, very knowledgeable of the sector and client-oriented.'
‘Pedro Marques Bom is extremely accessible, competent and dedicated. He is an excellent communicator, a true problem-solver and completely client-oriented. Luís Bordalo and Sá is competent and approachable.’
‘Miguel Pena Machete coordinated a solid litigation work on competition topics during the past years nd I strongly recommend him, in case you need a counsel with a very good balance of clients' interests and legal landscape.’
Key clients
- Auchan Retail Portugal (Auchan Group)
- Fnac Darty
- Sociedade Central de Cervejas e Bebidas
- Castel Group
- CUF
- BMW Group Portugal
- Renault Portugal
- Roche Pharmaceutical (F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG Group)
- Sport TV
Work highlights
- Representing Auchan Retail Portugal (Auchan Group) in PCA's largest cartel investigation and the first hub-and-spoke case investigated in Portugal.
- Acting for Sociedade Central de Cervejas e Bebidas (Heineken group) in PCA's largest cartel investigation and the first hub-and-spoke case investigated in Portugal.
- Advising Fnac Darty on the acquisition of Media Markt’s stores in Portugal.
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.
Pedro Marques Bom