With expertise spanning merger control, cartel and abuse of dominance investigations, and damages litigation, Linklaters is a leading firm for competition law matters. The team’s merger control capabilities are widely recognised, handling some of the largest and most complex transactions in the Spanish market. Fredrik Löwhagen is adept in both the transactional and contentious aspects of competition law, particularly in the financial services, healthcare, and energy sectors. Juan Passás’ competition law expertise is further strengthened by his strong background in economics. Former practice head Jaime Pérez-Bustamante has left the firm.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Ability to establish a relationship of trust with competition officials and ability to communicate with the client and propose remedies, if necessary.' 

  • ‘A solid and stable team. It is a guarantee to deal with professionals who have known your reality for 15 years and with whom it is not necessary to start from the beginning explaining your needs.' 

  • ‘Juan Passas possesses a high level of technical competence but, more importantly, a very high capacity to understand the client's needs and offer specific solutions with a complete risk analysis for the adoption of strategic decisions.' 

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Juan Passás
Linklaters
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Fredrik Löwhagen
Linklaters

Other key lawyers

Fredrik Löwhagen, Juan Passás, Miguel Andreu, Laura Pinilla, Diana Martinez, Jesus Alfaro