European Union and Competition Law

Splitting his time between Brussels and Madrid, Ramón García Gallardo is a key driver behind King & Wood Mallesons’ Spanish and EU competition practice. He earns praise for his competition compliance work and for his handling of Spanish merger filings in support of corporate transactions. He is admitted to the Bar in Brussels and in Madrid. Belgium Chambers 2020

We offer the necessary specialization in the subject, with professionals who have a deep technical legal knowledge. We understand the need to combine that knowledge with the understanding of the market and business practices.

Our experience in the competition field allows us to provide effective and profound advice, both in forecasting and dealing with complex situations. In short, we not only reduce risks, but we also offer the possibility to add value to the client’s business.

We have extensive experience in all facets of Competition Law, such as merger control, state aid or cartel investigations.

Experience in advising clients on compliance with competition legislation, including conducting internal audits, creating compliance programs, and training employees. In addition, we are capable of assisting clients in addressing complex competition law issues, such as joint ventures, distribution agreements, and licensing agreements.

We have experience in compliance, review, and audits of specific state aid programs and public procurement, such as regional state aids, the temporary aid framework due to the COVID-19 outbreak, sectorial rules, or block exemption regulations.

CASES OF SUCCESS

Advising and representing Daimler and Geely in the approval of the merger before the European Commission regarding the creation of a joint venture to develop, manufacture, and distribute the next generation of pure battery electric vehicles under the “smart” brand in China and Europe.

A data analytics platform in an antitrust investigation before the European Commission on online pricing.

Representation of Valencia Football Club before the EU courts in the annulment of a supposed State aid decision from 2016 (SA.36387). In particular, a state guarantee provided to cover the bank loan to the Valencia Foundation for the subscription of shares of Valencia CF, in the framework of the capital increase operation of Valencia CF.

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