CMS Albiñana y Suárez de Lezo continues to maintain high levels of activity, representing clients before the European Commission and EU and Spanish competition authorities. The team is regularly engaged in investigations, merger control proceedings, and antitrust litigation. Team head Carlos Vérgez offers extensive expertise across the spectrum of competition law and unfair competition matters.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘CMS Spain is a team that strives to stay up to date with everything that could affect our company and works to keep us informed about new legislation or applicable jurisprudence relevant to our business.'
  • ‘They know our business very well and understand how we like to approach matters. This is very convenient as they can help us answer questions, propose business alternatives, and respond to or file claims quickly.'
  • ‘They are practical, agile, and decisive. Great business vision.’
  • ‘Committed and approachable. They take the time to understand the business and provide solutions considering the market context.’
  • ‘Professionalism and approachability.’
  • ‘Carlos Vergez is experienced in the field and works closely with the client.'

Key clients

  • LOGISTA
  • Corvinus Zrt
  • AB INBEV
  • Boluda Corporación Marítima
  • FRS
  • Coca-Cola
  • Loewe
  • KKR
  • Hero AG

Work highlights

  • Advising Logista on the notification before the CNMC of the acquisition of sole control over Distrisur.
  • Advising Corvinus and the Hungarian State in the competition law aspects of the acquisition of Spanish railway operator Talgo.
  • Advised Loewe on distribution, competition and international private law issues concerning the review of a key agreement.

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.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Carlos Vérgez