Herbert Smith Freehills LLP is regularly called upon to assist with merger control, cartel and antitrust investigations, as well as compliance issues. Benefitting from strong links to several of the firm's European offices, the team is adept in multijurisdictional cases, including litigation and appellate work. Henar González Durántez concentrates on dawn raids, cartels and antitrust investigations, often acting for clients operating in key regulated industries, including telecoms and digital markets. Pilar Carrasco has extensive experience assisting with investigations of abusive practices within the retail, transport and energy spaces.
Testimonials
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‘High knowledge of their specialties and involvement in the work they do. The partner with whom I have most contact is the outstanding Henar González Durántez.’
‘In-depth knowledge of regulation and, above all, vision and practical experience, ability to understand and approach the legal issues consulted. Ability to empathise with the client, full availability and ease of communication, excellent work. ’
‘Without a doubt, the personal involvement and commitment of the firm's team, its good work, availability, rigour and great knowledge of the topics discussed.’
Key clients
- Noatum Holdings
- Rheinmetall AG
- Grupo Gallardo Balboa
- Grupo ASV
- Eroski
- DIA
- Funemadrid
Work highlights
- Advising Grupo ASV on an investigation initiated by the competition authority of Andalusia into an alleged infringement of abuse of dominant position in the market for essential services such as funeral care.
- Acting for DIA and Eroski in the appeals brought by FIAB (the Spanish Food and Drink Industry Federation) and PROMARCA (the Spanish association of brand products).
- Advising Funemadrid on the appeal before the Spanish National Court against the decision of the Spanish Competition Authority (CNMC) in relation to an investigation into an alleged infringement of abuse of dominant position in the market for the provision of cemetery services.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Henar González Durántez