Economic Competition and Antitrust

Pre-Merger Notification Procedures

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.

Specialized Legal Advisory

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.

Investigations on Unfair Trade Practices

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.

Immunity Programs

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.

Defensa en procedimientos administrativos

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.

Constitutional Procedures

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.

Favorable Opinions for Bidding Processes, Permits, and Rights Transfers

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.