Economic Competition and Antitrust

We assist our clients in both mandatory and voluntary pre-merger notification procedures, offering strategic guidance throughout the entire process. Our team also has experience in negotiating conditions with antitrust authorities and representing third parties in opposition to mergers. In addition, we have advised on verification procedures related to gun-jumping and unlawful mergers, ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements and minimizing legal risks.

We offer comprehensive legal consulting on all matters related to Economic Competition regulation, providing strategic guidance tailored to the specific needs of each client and industry.

We provide legal counsel in proceedings related to anti-dumping, subsidies, and safeguard measures, both at the domestic level before the Ministry of Economy and within the framework of FTAs and the WTO.

We advise economic agents seeking to benefit from the immunity program established under the Federal Economic Competition Law, guiding them in obtaining the legal benefits available through cooperation with the competition authorities. Our support includes comprehensive representation at all stages of the immunity procedure, ensuring strategic handling of the process and protection of our clients’ interests.

We represent our clients in trial-like proceedings involving accusations of anticompetitive conduct, as well as in special proceedings related to essential inputs and barriers to competition, ensuring a strategic and robust legal defense throughout each stage of the process.

We represent our clients in trial-like proceedings arising from accusations of anticompetitive conduct, as well as in special proceedings concerning essential inputs and barriers to competition. We ensure a strategic and robust legal defense at every stage of the process, tailored to the complexity of each case and the specific regulatory
context.

We assist our clients in obtaining favorable opinions from COFECE, which are required for participation in public tenders or for the transfer of concessions, permits, or rights, as mandated by applicable regulations or determined by the competent authorities. Our support ensures compliance with competition requirements and facilitates timely authorization for regulatory procedures.

We design compliance programs tailored to the specific needs of each client, which may include preventive manuals, internal protocols, and audits to identify potential risks related to Economic Competition. Under the new legal framework, these programs may be certified by the Competition Authority, making their implementation increasingly critical for companies seeking to ensure compliance and mitigate liability.

In addition, we offer specialized training for key executives whose decision-making may have implications in the area of Economic Competition and Antitrust, helping organizations strengthen their internal culture of compliance and reduce exposure to enforcement actions.