EU and competition

Uría Menéndez

Client Satisfaction

Uría Menéndez ‘has one of the largest teams of competition lawyers in Spain,' covering 'all areas with a high level of specialisation’, including cartels, abuse of dominant position cases, state aid, merger control and litigation before domestic and EU courts. Department leader Antonio Guerra is the trusted adviser to several clients within the finance, media, telecoms and energy sectors seeking representation before the CNMC and the European Commission. Alfonso Gutiérrez regularly advises on multijurisdictional mergers, and ’stands out for his deep knowledge of the pharmaceutical sector’. Other noteworthy individuals include Patricia Vidal, who adeptly handles national and international cartel cases and infringement proceedings. Tomás Arranz acts for clients from the worlds of real estate, insurance, banking, manufacturing and consumer goods in cartel investigations and in the implementation of compliance programmes.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

‘What makes the practice unique is the quality of its professionals, in terms of legal and sector knowledge, the permanent search for solutions and alternatives, and their proximity and availability.’
‘UM has been instrumental in the favourable resolution of a complex case for our company. The team's extensive knowledge of the pharmaceutical sector as well as the authorities involved was the key to success for us. At all times the strategy was clear, working efficiently and orderly, and involved only the necessary part of the team. There were no surprises in billing either.’
‘The team's knowledge of the uniqueness of our sector and the changes in the specific competition law environment makes it unique.'
‘The best qualities of Alfonso Gutierrez include extensive experience, permanent availability, knowledge of the sector, search for solutions and alternatives.’
‘The main differentiating factor of Uría is that it has one of the largest teams of competition lawyers in Spain, which also covers all areas with a high level of specialisation.'
'Its extensive network of lawyers allows it to be present in almost all top-level matters processed before the CNMC and EC, which provides exceptional added value for other clients.'
'Uría is capable of ensuring a homogeneous level in the international advice it provides, thanks to its relationships with top-level firms specialised in Competition Law.'
'Alfonso Gutiérrez stands out for his deep knowledge of the pharmaceutical sector, among others, and issues of abuse of dominant position.'

Key clients

DAF
Banco Santander
Acciona
Indra
Ferrovial
Danone
Toyota
Hyundai
Philip Morris
Liberty Mutual
Indra
Moody´s

Work highlights

Representing DAF, Hyundai, Toyota and Danone in competition damages claims before the Spanish courts.
Advising Air Europa on the merger control procedure before the European Commission in relation to the acquisition by IAG.