EU and competition

SRS Legal

Fielding a ‘a very competent and experienced’ team, SRS Legal handles the full gamut of both contentious and non-contentious competition matters, including merger control, private enforcement, and State Aid. The firm is a go-to for companies in regulated sectors, offering strong expertise in large-scale antitrust cases with international reach. Practice head Gonçalo Anastácio is widely recognised for his leadership in high-profile competition and regulatory cases in Portugal, earning praise for his ’enormous experience.’ Sara Estima Martins maintains a busy practice, assisting clients on cartels, vertical agreements, mergers and state aid matters, while Nuno Calaim Lourenço stands out for his extensive experience in cartel investigations. Duarte Pirra Xarepe advises national and international clients on all areas of competition law, in particular companies active in the fast-moving consumer goods sector.

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Testimonials

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‘Fantastic team: always available and innovative in their approaches to proposed problems.'
‘I would highlight the people with whom we work directly for their availability, quick responses and ability to dialogue and for always presenting solutions clearly explaining the pros and cons of each one. Gonçalo Anastácio is recommended.'
‘SRS Legal has a very competent and experienced competition department, with vast knowledge of Portuguese legislation, the European Union and other countries with which they work.'
‘We would like to give a special mention to Nuno Calaim Lourenço. Nuno has a particular focus on EU competition law and related areas, which allows him to keep up with the latest developments in this rapidly evolving legal area and become a true thought leader in Portugal and beyond. He is dedicated to his clients and their needs and interests, possessing a deep knowledge of the law as well as the sector that is the subject of the case he is working on.'
‘The work that we have been developing for years with SRS gives us, on a permanent basis, the guarantee that we are always up to date on all matters relevant to our work, whether in the national legislative framework, at European level or in terms of developments in the most diverse countries.'
'SRS Legal's contribution is of the highest quality, recognised by the various government bodies, administration entities and partners with whom we work systematically. One of the main distinctions it makes from its competitors is the in-depth knowledge of the sector in which we operate.'
‘Gonçalo Anastácio is one of the most recognised Portuguese lawyers in the area of Competition Law, with enormous experience, immense energy and excellent relationships with clients.'
‘They are exceptional in the attention they give to issues and to the client. They have in-depth knowledge of the issues they cover.'

Key clients

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company
APEGAC
ArcelorMittal
Barclays
Estée Lauder
Herbert Smith Freehills
L’Oréal
Nestlé
Securitas Direct
UNA Seguros
Unilever

Work highlights

Assisting, along with local partners in Mozambique, ABU DHABI NATIONAL OIL COMPANY (ADNOC) PJSC in the merger control proceeding concerning the acquisition (> €1b), by ADNOC.
Assisting Barclays in a case carried out by the PCA, involving the alleged exchange of information between banks.
Advising DENTSU following the accusation by the PCA that the advertisers' association APAN and the advertising agencies' association APAP restricted competition by establishing a rule to prevent their members from participating in tenders for advertising services.

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