The competition group at Gómez-Acebo & Pombo is highlighted for its ‘very good technical knowledge’ and ’open and accessible professionals’ who readily assist with state aid, merger control, damages claims and litigation. The firm attracts instructions from a multitude of major domestic and international companies, standing out for its presence in the transport, pharmaceuticals, energy and telecoms sectors. 'Magnificent professional' Íñigo Igartua, whose ‘extraordinary knowledge of competition law’ is rated by clients, stands at the helm of the department. The Barcelona-based practice head is supported by a team of competition law specialists: Miguel Troncoso, who focuses on state aid and litigation at the EU level; and Eduardo Gómez De La Cruz, who regularly handles commercial agreements and M&A. The team has been bolstered by the arrival Andrew Ward, a seasoned and highly regarded practitioner with a wealth of experience in merger control and antitrust investigations, who joined from Cuatrecasas in September 2023.

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‘GAP's Competition team is definitely one of the best in Spain. Extremely competent in merger control procedures and private enforcement litigation.’
‘Íñigo Igartua is one of the "fathers" of Competition law in the Spanish market. He is a very talented lawyer, with the capacity of making complex issues look simple. His younger partner Miguel Troncoso is also very good and really dedicated.’
‘Very good technical knowledge. Open and accessible professionals. Committed team.’
‘Iñigo Igartua: magnificent professional; extraordinary knowledge of competition law;very complete lawyer. ’
‘GAP's Competition and EU Law team's practice is distinguished by its ability to establish a true connection with the client's business and by dealing directly with the in-house lawyers who retain its services.'
'This law firm stands out for its highly personalised approach and its ability to adapt to an ever-changing legal environment. Its culture of internal collaboration also makes a difference in the efficiency of the services provided. We are very satisfied with their innovative and client-focused approach.’
‘Their ability to fully adapt to our individual needs and their dedication to each case are the elements that really stand out compared to other firms. The commitment of Iñigo Igartua, Andrea Díez de Ure Loinaz and Eduardo Gómez de la Cruz is something that we value very positively.’

Key clients

DKV
Lacer
Iveco
Boehringer Ingelheim
De´Longhi
Uriach
EURO 6000
NTT DATA
Henkel
Fresenius
European External Action Service

Work highlights

Advising IVECO on a complex defence strategy to the collective claims for running a cartel for the sale of trucks in various European countries between 1997-2011.
Advised Naturgy a Spain-based energy distributor and marketer, who agreed to acquire 100% of ASR Wind from Ardian for EUR 535m, on antitrust approval and competition clearance related to the operation.
Currently advising Ramco Litigation Funding on damage claims derived from the milk cartel for almost one thousand farmers.

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