Competition/European Law - Spain
What the team is known for
Callol, Coca & Asociados is a boutique with significant experience in competition law. Its highly regarded team regularly advises on multi-jurisdictional merger control proceedings, with additional activity in abuse of dominance and cartel investigations. The law firm further assists with challenges to CNMC sanctions and damages claims, routinely representing leading clients from the energy, automotive and sporting sectors.
Strengths
"In my opinion, the team are very hands-on, pragmatic in finding solutions for the client and make it as clear as possible."
"The lawyers are always available, even at short notice, and responsive."
"I had a very pleasant experience working with Callol, Coca & Asociados."
"The team's commerciality, responsiveness and patience with the nature of the deal is great."
Work highlights
Callol, Coca & Asociados advised Luminora and Soltec on an abuse of dominance investigation before the CNMC.
Notable practitioners
Pedro Callol frequently assists clients with behavioural investigations, as well as appeals of CNMC decisions before the Spanish High Court and damages litigation. He further advises clients on merger control proceedings. "Pedro Callol is very easy to talk to, concise and concrete in his points and very available." "Whenever I check anything with him, he is creative, business-focused and inventive." "I am always very satisfied with Pedro Callol's performance and the way he approaches the cases. On a human level, he is very easygoing and has a good sense of humour." "Pedro Callol is a strong Spanish competition lawyer who provides excellent client service." "Pedro Callol has excellent analytical and communication skills with deep market knowledge."
