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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.
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.
Advising and representing in various matters related to practices allegedly contrary to competition law. This includes providing counsel on labor agreements sanctioned as conduct involving the adoption of agreements to reserve exclusively for staff by the CNMC.
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.
We regularly advise clients on the analysis of their merger operations and the potential impact they may have in various jurisdictions from the perspective of merger control and competition law. We have provided this service to clients in multiple sectors, including renewable energy, automotive, software, among others.
We accompany our clients throughout the entire process related to a potential cartel investigation or leniency application. We have been present during dawn raids, protecting the interests of companies that, with the initiation of an investigation, may see their rights compromised without proper guidance.