EU and competition

Cuatrecasas

Maintaining its strong track record of representing large multinationals from the worlds of retail, TMT, banking and energy, Cuatrecasas is well versed in the full gamut of contentious and non-contentious competition matters. The practice is headed up by Pedro Marques Bom, who is a key port of call for multinational corporations seeking assistance on merger control, litigation, compliance and State Aid mandates. Luís Bordalo e Sá is praised for his ability to ‘find solutions to complex problems,’ as well as his ’in-depth technical knowledge and availability to the client.’

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

‘Specialisation and response readiness.'
‘Ability to think outside the box and find solutions to issues in a specialist area that requires very in-depth and up-to-date knowledge.'
‘Miguel Pena Machete: in-depth knowledge and in-depth experience in the area; Ability to find alternative solutions.'
'Luis Bordalo e Sá: ability to find solutions to complex problems, in-depth technical knowledge and availability to the client.'
‘Pedro Marques Bom is an excellent professional, competent, super accessible and client-oriented.'
'Luis Bordalo e Sá is a great professional.'

Key clients

Bondalti
Lactogal
Acciona
OneVet
Santogal
Avril Group
Auchan Retail Group
Fnac Darty
Inetum
SCC - Sociedade Central de Cervejas e Bebidas
Daimler AG
Urbaser
CUF

Work highlights

Advised Auchan on acquiring DIA/Minipreço and its entire business in Portugal.
Advised Fnac Darty on acquiring Media Markt’s business and stores in Portugal.
Advised Inetum on an investigation and subsequent infringement proceedings brought by the Portuguese Competition Authority (AdC) for alleged bid rigging.