Competition/European Law
Europe Guide 2024 : Spain
Band 4
Email address
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+34 91 576 1900About
Provided by Ramón y Cajal Abogados
Ramón y Cajal Abogados is an ideal choice for companies requiring quality legal advice in Spain regarding any area of EU or Competition law.
Our team of specialists has extensive experience in both of these disciplines, acquired through daily work in disciplinary proceedings, merger control, legal disputes, regulated sectors, state aid, public tenders, customs law and international commerce.
Over the years, we have acquired a notable experience in the banking, telecoms, broadcasting and automotive fields.
Our services include:
- Disciplinary proceedings related to cartels and the abuse of dominant position initiated by the Spanish or EU competition authorities
- Merger control procedures before the Spanish and EU competition authorities
- Matters relating to state aid, including proceedings before the competition authorities and lawsuits arising from the application of regulations on state aid
- Appeals before Spanish and EU courts challenging competition authorities’ decisions
- Civil suits including legal actions declaring agreements to be null and void, or seeking compensation before the civil courts for damages due to the infringement of competition regulations
- Competition matters within an M&A framework
- Assessment of corporate practices that could harm competition
- Corporate programmes for internal compliance with competition regulations
Chambers Review
Ramón y Cajal Abogados is a well-known local firm boasting significant involvement in the competition arena. Its expertise particularly centres on contentious proceedings, representing clients in investigations into allegations of anti-competitive behaviour, as well as in appeals before the Supreme Court and the Constitutional Court and in damages claims.
Javier Salinas is a key contact at the firm.
Work Highlights
- Ramón y Cajal Abogados advised a group of claimants on follow-on damages claims against manufacturers of paper envelopes.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I would say that not only are the lawyers technically competent but we really appreciate the treatment they provide to us. They are very client-oriented and adapt to our needs."
"Ramón y Cajal Abogados has the extraordinary ability to handle very complex matters from a technical point of view."
"I must say I am very happy with the team's advice - it is always on time and the quality is high. You can see that they have a lot of experience and know what they are doing."
"The dimension and size of the team assigned to each case, in addition to the technical knowledge of the team, is perfect for each case."
"The team has always been available to our requests."
"I would say that not only are the lawyers technically competent but we really appreciate the treatment they provide to us. They are very client-oriented and adapt to our needs."
"Ramón y Cajal Abogados has the extraordinary ability to handle very complex matters from a technical point of view."
"I must say I am very happy with the team's advice - it is always on time and the quality is high. You can see that they have a lot of experience and know what they are doing."
"The dimension and size of the team assigned to each case, in addition to the technical knowledge of the team, is perfect for each case."
"The team has always been available to our requests."
