Latham & Watkins LLP
Client SatisfactionPraised for the 'proactive, flexible and international nature of its competition team', Latham & Watkins LLP is retained by a host of national and international companies seeking legal support in merger clearances at the domestic and European level, antitrust investigations, and private enforcement actions. State aid matters and litigation are other areas of expertise for the team, which is led by José María Jiménez-Laiglesia, a key contact for financial institutions and private equity firms looking for representation before the competition authorities. A range of Spanish and international clients regularly turn to Carlos Betoret for assistance with conduct investigations. The team also draws on the support of various competition law professionals based in Brussels.
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Testimonials
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'Trust, simplicity and clarity combined with expertise.'
‘Carlos Betoret has demonstrated great commercial and technical skills in presenting the issues proposed between the teams of both companies. Both in the professional treatment in the different calls and in the communications and documentation received. ’
‘Without a doubt, the high degree of knowledge about our company and the activity we carry out in the market makes this office the best positioned to work with us. Without forgetting the degree of commitment and the high level of work always delivered. I would especially highlight José María Jiménez-Laiglesia and Carlos Betoret.’
‘The proactive, flexible and international nature of its competition team stands out.’
‘It would highlight Carlos Betoret as a "rising star".’
Key clients
- Repsol
- Vodaphone
- KKR
- CVC
- Platinum Energy
- Telefonica
- Ferrovial
- Viasat
- Logisa
- Urbaser
- Iberdrola
- CEPSA
- Atlantic Copper
- ArchiMed Group
- Karnov Group
- TA Associates
- Paper Excellence
- Vivalto Group
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
José María Jiménez-Laiglesia