Paloma Martínez-Lage
Baker McKenzieBaker McKenzie acts for a diverse client base, comprised of large multinationals and domestic companies, who turn to the group for assistance with horizontal agreements, foreign investment, abuse of dominant position cases, merger control and litigation. Based in Barcelona, Valeria Enrich is proficient in the design and implementation of competition law compliance programmes, while Paloma Martínez-Lage in Madrid works on regulatory issues, especially those arising within the energy and telecoms spaces.
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Testimonials
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‘The team has the ability to react quickly and forcefully in relation to extremely complex issues. I would especially mention Valeria Enrich and Isaque Leite.’
‘A comprehensive approach to the matter. Having qualified professionals in the different areas allows the immediacy of the response and the closeness of the treatment to be maintained.’
‘Coordinated team with experience in the anticipation of regulatory changes with impact on the company knowledge of the sector and international advice.'
‘Quick response capacity and resolution of doubts in an executive manner.'
'Anticipation of client expectations.’
‘The immediacy of attention and the willingness of members to always be present at meetings stands out.’
‘The personal charisma, which makes it possible to maintain very good relations with the staff of the competition authority.’
Key clients
- AC Cosmetics
- ACCO (Autoritat Catalana de la Competència)
- AKZO NOBEL
- Association of Catalan Bar Associations, Bar Association of Barcelona, Bar Association of Lleida, Bar Association of Figueres.
- Bain Capital
- Bayer
- BEST/HUTCHISON
- CAPSA
- Chiesi
- Correos y Telégrafos (Spanish public postal operator)
- DKV
- Fluidra
- Grupo Logitravel
- HONDA MOTOR EUROPE LIMITED SUCURSAL EN ESPAÑA
- Iberdrola
- Insud Pharma
- McDonald's
- Mesoestetic Pharma Group
- PUIG
Work highlights
- Advised Honda on the sanctioning procedure by the Spanish competition authorities, together with 17 other car manufacturers, for allegedly exchanging confidential, future and strategic information in the framework of the so-called car cartel.
- Representing Corporación Alimentaria Peñasanta, S.A. in a claim before the National Court against the decision of the Spanish Competition Authority who imposed a fine of €21.8m for having participated in an information exchange.
- Advised Correos on its appeal against an infringement decision from the Spanish Competition Authority for an alleged abuse of dominance.
Lawyers
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Valeria Enrich, Paloma Martínez-Lage