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Provided by Carlos A Patrón
Practice Areas
Carlos is a Partner of the firm, specializing in antitrust, regulatory law, telecommunications, energy, corporate law and civil law.
He has extensive experience in both the analytical and regulatory issues related to Peruvian Competition Law, covering a wide variety of industries. He has participated in leading antitrust cases, including the most emblematic price-fixing investigations carried out in Peru (i.e., tissue paper, shipping conferences, PCC, LPG, drugstores).
Career
Prior to joining the firm he was a Guest Associate at the offices of Sullivan & Cromwell LLP in New York. He has also been a Senior Associate at Andersen Legal (firm associated to Andersen Worldwide), and has held the positions of Technical Secretariat of the Consumer Protection Commission, Advisor of the Economic Studies Department, Assistant Clerk of the Tribunal for the Defense of Competition and Assistant Clerk of the Unfair Competition Commission at the National Institute for the Defense of Competition and the Protection of Intellectual Property (INDECOPI).
Professional Memberships
Lima Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- American Law & Economics Association
Languages Spoken
Spanish and English.
Expert in these Jurisdictions
Peru
Publications
‘‘Overview of Competition Law in Latin America’, contributor (IBRAC, 2016)
-‘Global Antitrust and Compliance Handbook’, contributor (Oxford University Press, 2014)
-‘Merger Control Worldwide’, contributor (Cambridge University Press, 2012)
-‘‘Anti-Cartel Enforcement Worldwide’, contributor (Cambridge University Press, 2009)
-‘Ensayos Sobre Protección al Consumidor en el Perú’, contributor (Universidad del Pacífico 2011)
-‘El Derecho de la Competencia Desleal’, coeditor (UPC, 2008)
-‘¿Por Qué Hay Que Cambiar el Código Civil?’, contributor (UPC, 2001)
-Various articles on antitrust law, law and economics and regulatory law in collective works and specialized journals.
Education
Oxford University
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Public Policy in Latin America
2001
Yale University
Master of Laws (LL.M.)
1998
Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
Licensed in Law
1997
Chambers Review
Latin America
Frontrunning partner Carlos Patrón continues to win market-leading praise from interviewees for his stellar practice in Peru's competition arena. He has extensive experience in high-profile abuse of dominance investigations and appeals against cartel decisions. He is well versed in handling complex merger clearance mandates, including those subject to phase II investigations, and offers further expertise in competition-related market studies.
Stellar partner and department head Carlos Patrón has a high-profile client following across the retail, banking and automotive sectors. He is often instructed to act in cases of a highly complex and sensitive nature. He is held in high esteem for his prowess in class actions and product recalls as well as misleading advertising practices and product liability.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Carlos Patrón is very experienced and confident. He always gets the right answer at the right time."
"Carlos Patrón is incredible; he is one of the best lawyers in the country and has a great way to put our minds at ease."
"Carlos Patrón is an incredible professional. It is no surprise he is regarded as one of the best lawyers in the country. He knows how to instil trust and put our minds at ease."
"Carlos Patrón stands out as a true leader in the field. Not only does he excel in legal acumen, but he also navigates complex business landscapes with ease. He's in a league of his own."
"Carlos Patrón is very experienced and confident. He always gets the right answer at the right time."
"Carlos Patrón is incredible; he is one of the best lawyers in the country and has a great way to put our minds at ease."
"Carlos Patrón is an incredible professional. It is no surprise he is regarded as one of the best lawyers in the country. He knows how to instil trust and put our minds at ease."
"Carlos Patrón stands out as a true leader in the field. Not only does he excel in legal acumen, but he also navigates complex business landscapes with ease. He's in a league of his own."
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