Competition/European Law
Europe Guide 2024 : Spain
Band 4
About
Provided by Marimón Abogados
Their department excels in handling complex cases across sectors like FMCG, Pharma, Sports, Retail, and Transport in the Spanish market. Led by experienced attorneys Diego Crespo (Madrid) and Yolanda Martínez (Barcelona), their Competition practice stands out for its expertise in merger control, infringement procedures, and litigation before EU and Spanish authorities. Stefan Rating, specializing in telecoms and State aid, enriches their team.
Multilingual team leaders serve an impressive clientele, referred through international networks. In just 7 years, leveraging their partners' synergy, sectoral specialization, and Marimón Abogados' reputation, they've built a strong market presence. Notably, their specialization in FMCG distinguishes them, advising multinational companies in sectors like food, beverages, cosmetics, body care, and cleaning.
Recent highlights include representing Insud Pharma in a €39 million fine by the Spanish CNMC and advising LaLiga in the European Superleague case. They've also advised public authorities on regulatory matters concerning EU fundamental freedoms and short-term rental issues amidst Spain's EU Council presidency.
Chambers Review
Climbing the rankings this year is Marimón Abogados, which is a prominent local firm with vast expertise in handling contentious competition law matters, including appeals before Spanish local courts and infringement proceedings before the CNMC. The law firm additionally advises on damage claims, distribution cases and merger control clearances. Marimón boasts coverage in both Madrid and Barcelona. Team members also offer experience advising on EU legislation.
Strengths
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"All complex questions put to the team have been answered in a complete and easy-to-understand manner."
"The Marimón Abogados team's availability, responsiveness and performance are always superb."
"We are very happy with the services provided."
"Marimón Abogados know how to find the core of our aims."
"Marimón Abogados invest time to understand our concerns and to meet our teams."
"All complex questions put to the team have been answered in a complete and easy-to-understand manner."
"The Marimón Abogados team's availability, responsiveness and performance are always superb."
"We are very happy with the services provided."
"Marimón Abogados know how to find the core of our aims."
"Marimón Abogados invest time to understand our concerns and to meet our teams."
Notable Practitioners
Diego Crespo is adept at acting for both claimants and defendants in CNMC investigations, including representing clients in follow-on damages actions. He further acts on merger clearance mandates and compliance matters.
"Diego Crespo is a fantastic partner who is very practical in his approach."
"Diego Crespo is a very good and complete lawyer. He is very practical and has an excellent approach to clients and their problems."
"He is a delight to work with thanks to his good advice, availability and practicality."
"Diego Crespo has a modern view and is results-driven."
Stefan Rating assists clients with contentious competition law matters, including representing them in price-fixing investigations.
Yolanda Martínez Mata assists clients with all aspects of CNMC investigations, from dawn raids to appeals against fines. She is also active on European law matters, including distribution mandates.
"Yolanda Martínez Mata is commercially proactive, technically unparalleled, academically committed and always up to date."
"She provides very detailed work."
"She is always available and gives very good advice."
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Industries
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FMCG
Pharma
Retail
Sports
Transport