Linklaters‘ competition group stands out for its ’depth and solid technical-legal knowledge’, possessing capabilities across the full scope of transactional, regulatory and contentious antitrust matters. The firm is highly sought after by some of the world’s largest companies for merger control filings, enjoying recent success handling Phase II investigations. Additionally, the team excels in handling some of Portugal’s most challenging cartel and abuse of dominance cases. João Pateira Ferreira took over as department head in September 2023 and is noted for his expertise across the full gamut of antitrust matters. Carlos Pinto Correia is a key port of call for corporates in merger control matters, including multi-jurisdictional transactions.
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Testimonials
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‘The Linklaters team stands out for its depth and solid technical-legal knowledge.’
‘João Pateira Ferreira is one of the most knowledgeable lawyers in competition law, combining remarkable knowledge with extraordinary practical experience.’
‘The Linklaters competition team has remarkable market knowledge and experience. The fact that it is made up of members who know very well how the regulator works is an added value. I distinguish João Pateira Ferreira.’
‘João Pateira Ferreira possesses extraordinary technical knowledge and excellent soft skills.’
Key clients
- SIBS – SGPS, S.A.
- Lusitania, Companhia de Seguros, S.A.
- Banco BPI, S.A.
- Beiersdorf Portuguesa, Lda.
- ANL - National Association of Clinical Laboratories
- Luz Saúde, S.A. (Fosun Group)
- The Navigator Company
- TAP - Transportes Aéreos Portugueses, S.A.
- Power Dot, S.A.
- Grupo 8 – Vigilância e Prevenção
Work highlights
- Advising SIBS, a leading international payment processor and the ATM deployer in Portugal, on competition and regulatory compliance in the payments sector.
- Represented Lusitania and two former directors in the appeal of a decision by the Portuguese Competition Authority and obtained an unprecedented decision from the Competition, Regulation and Supervision Court overturning PCA’s €42m fine.
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João Pateira Ferreira