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Renowned for its ‘technical quality’ and ’practical knowledge’, the competition group at CMS is well versed in the gamut of merger control filings and antitrust investigations, as well as cartel cases. With a strong pedigree in cross-border deals, the firm serves an impressive roster of high-profile domestic and international clients, managing their filings across Europe and Africa. The team is spearheaded by Luís Miguel Romão , who covers the full scope of matters ranging from State Aid, cartels and litigation to merger control and implementation of antitrust compliance programs. Ana Cantanhede Gonçalves is recommended for her experience handling cartel investigations, vertical agreements, and merger proceedings.

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Testimonials

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  • 'The team stands out due to its technical quality, practical knowledge of the area, network of knowledge, including in relation to the regulator, experience and current affairs, as well as the way in which is dedicated to and collaborates with the client.'

  • 'They provide practical and useful solutions.'

  • 'Luis Romão has exceptional interpersonal qualities, always remaining available and receptive to the client's questions and suggestions, acting as a true partner and contributing to defining and obtaining the most appropriate and best result for the client.'

  • ‘We work with Luis Miguel Romão in the Lisbon office. He is excellent. He is very professional, thorough, and a pleasure to deal with. We work with him on contentious and non-contentious matters.'

  • ‘Extensive experience in the field; closeness and business oriented advice.'

  • 'Very experienced and high-quality team.'

  • ‘Luís Miguel Romão is an excellent lawyer with a lot of experience. He has a very comprehensive grasp of all matters within the scope of competition law.'

Key clients

  • Multiple Clients of Madeira’s Free Trade Zone
  • Axianseu II
  • Group Ani Investment
  • Liga Portugal and 19 football clubs
  • Lidl Portugal
  • Knorr-Bremse España, S.A.
  • ANA - Aeroportos de Portugal S.A./Vinci
  • Coca-Cola EuroPacific Partners
  • Goldman Sachs International
  • EssilorLuxottica
  • MOP - Multimédia Outdoors Portugal

Work highlights

  • Representing the Football League and 19 football clubs in the first ‘no-poach’ case before the national competition court and the ECJ.
  • Advising a global professional services company on a no-poach case and on settling it with the PCA.
  • Representing ANA, S.A., in a standalone liability judicial claim for an alleged abuse of dominant position.

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Luís Miguel Romão

Other key lawyers

Ana Cantanhede Gonçalves