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Joaquín Hervada

Partner
Joaquín Hervada 'is a very practical lawyer who knows business' according to satisfied clients.
— Chambers Europe 2022
Madrid
About

Joaquín is a partner in the Litigation and Regulatory practice, leads the EU and Competition team and co-heads DLA Piper's ESG practice in Spain.

He regularly advises on corporate acquisitions, foreign investments, divestment procedures and strategic agreements between companies, where he provides his expertise both in the design of the structures and in the preparation of notifications and negotiations with the competent authorities.

He has participated in numerous cartel and abuse of dominance infringement proceedings, including representing clients during home inspections and before Spanish and EU courts.

Areas of FocusLitigation, Arbitration and InvestigationsAntitrust and CompetitionRegulatory and Government AffairsMergers and Acquisitions

EXPERIENCE

  • Advising Atlantia on the takeover bid for Abertis.
  • Advising Vodafone on the acquisition of Spanish operator ONO.
  • Advising CVC Capital Partners on the acquisition of Deoleo.
  • Advising CVC Capital Partners on the sale of QuironSalud Group.
  • Advising Oaktree Capital Management on the sale of Panrico, founded in 1962 and one of the most important Spanish bakery and bread producers.
  • Advising relevant players in the Food and Beverage sector on competition law aspects of their social, commercial and distribution policies.
  • Advising the UK Government (UK Department for Business, Innovation and Skills) on State aid in the creation of the UK Green Investment Bank.
  • Advising Vodafone and Orange on the deployment of 5G networks in Spain.
Languages
  • Spanish
  • English
  • French
Education
  • King's College University of London, Reino Unido. Postgraduate Diploma - EC Competition Law
  • Universidad Pontificia de Comillas - ICADE, Madrid. Licenciatura en Derecho y diplomatura en Estudios Empresariales

Awards

  • The Legal 500 (EU and Competition) – Top Ranked
  • Chambers and Partners Europe (EU and Competition) – Ranked

Memberships And Affiliations

  • Spanish competition association - Member of the Board

My latest insights

News
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DLA Piper advises Knorr Bremse on the acquisition of a majority stake in Cojali

14 June 2022 .2 minute read

Publication
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European Commission publishes long-awaited updated regulation and guidelines on vertical...

17 August 2021 .10 minute read

Publication
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Multi-jurisdiction guide for screening foreign investments

25 May 2021 .2 minute read

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+34 91 788 7311
(Work, Madrid)
+34 91 319 1940
(Fax, Madrid)
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