A&O Shearman
At A&O Shearman, the competition practice manages a diverse workload, adeptly handling merger control and high-profile infringement proceedings before the CNMC and Spanish courts. With over three decades' experience in this space, Antonio Martínez advises on the entire spectrum of EU and competition matters, from merger control to cartel cases. Jaime Rodríguez helps major companies navigate multijurisdictional merger filings and abuses of dominance cases, while Enrique Ferrer is knowledgeable of antitrust proceedings and competition law compliance programmes.
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‘Always available and willing to provide the advice and help necessary for the correct fulfillment of the obligations related to its practice.'
'They seek to understand the real needs of the company in order to complement their advice with the other areas involved, providing a much more complete global service.'
'Up-to-date with the latest technologies, and always keep the client informed of the main developments in their practice.’
‘Antonio Martínez, Enrique Ferrer and Anabel Blasco - capable of translating legal obligations into the language of the colleagues in transactions.'
'An outstanding ally for our company.’
‘On the one hand, the flexibility and availability to adapt to the particular needs of each client, whose position in the market is always very specific. The team has the ability to understand the client's business to anticipate problems arising.’
Key clients
- Scania
- Altadis (Imperial Brands)
- Ecoembes
- Repsol
- EQT
- Igneo
- Nexi
- KingStreet
- Thales
- Intermediate Capital Group
- Casli
Work highlights
- Defending Altadis S.A. in the cassation appeal before the Spanish Supreme Court where the CNMC was trying to overturn a judgment by the Audiencia Nacional that annulled some dawn raids carried out by the CNMC at Altadis premises.
- Advising Ecoembes on CNMC’s alleged abuse of dominance infringement proceedings (S/0021/21, Subastas de Ecoembes).
- Advised Repsol on the merger control aspects of the sale of a 25% stake of its exploration and prospection business to EIG.
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Antonio Martínez