Javier Salinas
Ramón y Cajal AbogadosRamón y Cajal Abogados maintains its leading position in antitrust damages claims, representing both claimants and defendants, with notable expertise in follow-on claims. Co-chair Javier Salinas regularly advises prominent Spanish corporations on public and private competition matters. Fellow co-chair Fernando Tallón is a skilled litigator with significant experience in high-profile competition disputes. Pedro Suárez departed to form his own practice in January 2024.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Competence, dedication, availability, and a clear understanding of customer needs.’
- ‘The same positive considerations apply to the team. Special recognition is due to Mr. Javier Salinas and his team.’
- ‘They bring a valuable economic perspective, maintain direct and qualified relationships with economic experts involved in cases, and exhibit flexibility. They understand our needs, meet deadlines, and consistently deliver quality work.’
- ‘The lawyers excel in knowledge and experience, technical economic skills pertinent to competition cases, availability, responsiveness to company requests, and effective dialogue with both business and legal areas.’
- ‘Technical excellence combined with personalised client service. They are consistently available and empathetic to the client’s needs and internal circumstances.’
- ‘Professional rigor and an approachable demeanor. Their contributions are invaluable to achieving the best possible defense. Special mention: Joaquín García Bernaldo de Quirós and Javier Salinas.’
- ‘Competition law specialists must be prepared to address unprecedented and novel issues confidently. They have demonstrated robustness and reliability in tackling the significant challenge of handling the first damage claims arising from cartels filed by public administrations in Spain.’
Key clients
- Telefónica
- Atresmedia
- Cepsa
- Caixa
- Banco Santander
- Banca March
- Copasa
- Schneider Electric
- Ibercaja
- Altia
- Endesa
- Inmobiliaria Colonial
- Celering
- Enaire
- Meisa
- Mercedes-Benz
Work highlights
- Secured a positive outcome for Bilbomática in the investigation conducted by the Basque Competition Authority (AVC).
- Advised ATRIAN on the proceedings before the Audiencia Nacional against the sanctioning decision adopted by the CNMC in the Montaje y mantenimiento industrial case.
- Act as advisers on competition law for Atresmedia Group in relation to the alleged infringement of the conditions imposed in the acquisition of La Sexta by Antena 3.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Javier Salinas Casado, Fernando Tallón Martínez