EU Law and International Trade
“The firm's pan-European coverage makes it a popular choice for clients seeking advice at an EU level. The group covers all aspects of the area from merger control filing to compliance and leniency cases.” (Chambers Europe, 2012)
Jaime Folguera
Partner since 1993.
Madrid office
Main Practice Areas
Languages
English
French
Profile
Jaime Folguera is based in Uría Menéndez’s Madrid office. He joined the firm as a partner in 1993, having been an EU legal affairs advisor to several Spanish government agencies. He currently heads the Competition Law Practice Area.
His practice focuses on EU and Spanish competition law, and is regularly asked to advise on EU and Spanish mergers in various sectors, such as banking and insurance, energy, telecommunications, pharmaceuticals and basic industries.
Jaime is often consulted on cases related to horizontal agreements, distribution, individual or collective abuse, and State aid. He is frequently involved in proceedings before the European Commission, the Spanish Competition Authority and other regulatory agencies, as well as before the European Union and Spanish courts.
For several consecutive years, Jaime has been named a Leading Individual in Spain for both competition/antitrust and pharmaceuticals by the major legal directories (including Chambers Global and Best Lawyers).
Education
- Law Degree, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, 1977
- Diploma in European Community Law, Escuela Diplomática, Madrid, 1982
- Master's Degree in Legal Advice for Businesses, Instituto de Empresa, Madrid, 1983
- Diploma in European Community Law, Centro de Estudios Constitucionales, Madrid, 1984; University of Amsterdam, 1986
Membership of Professional Associations
- Madrid Bar Association
- International Bar Association
- Asociación Española para el Estudio del Derecho Europeo
- Union Internationale des Avocats
- European Competition Lawyers Forum
- Member of the Board of the 'Asociación Española para la Defensa de la Competencia'
