Lamadrid Joins Latham's Powerhouse Antitrust Practice in Brussels
Latham & Watkins LLP is pleased to announce that Alfonso Lamadrid will join the Brussels office as a partner in the Antitrust & Competition Practice and a member of the Litigation & Trial Department. Widely recognized as a trailblazer and one of the leading figures in European antitrust and related litigation, the arrival of Lamadrid underscores the firm’s commitment to delivering unmatched legal representation for clients in their most complex, high stakes matters.
Lamadrid is a known thought leader in the field, with a wealth of experience in providing strategic advice to clients, including leading players in the technology and digital sectors. In his practice, he handles complex competition, Digital Markets Act and Digital Services Act investigations, litigation before EU Courts, merger control, and the application of State aid rules across a wide variety of sectors. He has represented companies in some of the most relevant competition law cases in the EU and was recently recognized by Global Competition Review (GCR) as Litigator of the Year, worldwide.
"We are thrilled to welcome Alfonso to the team," said Michael Egge, Global Chair of Latham’s Antitrust & Competition Practice. “We pride ourselves on winning through top talent and teamwork, and Alfonso is a fantastic fit on both dimensions. He has a brilliant capacity to frame winning advocacy and deliver the desired outcome; it’s what clients want, and what we do best. Building for long-term excellence is our lodestar right now.”
"Alfonso is a star practitioner with extensive experience advising complex competition matters,” added Carles Esteva Mosso, Managing Partner of Latham’s Brussels office. “His leadership and innovative strategies have earned him a reputation as a top litigator in the field, making him an invaluable addition to our team. His proven track record in advising major players in the tech industry aligns perfectly with Latham’s global platform, and we look forward to working with him as we continue to drive the future success of the practice.”
Latham’s Antitrust & Competition Practice is globally recognized for its unrivaled multi-disciplinary capabilities and consistent excellence. Most recently, the firm was ranked among the world’s top competition practices by the GCR, achieving a top two position across all antitrust categories, including merger control, cartel, non-cartel, and litigation. Indeed, this year marks Latham’s 17th consecutive appearance on GCR’s Global Elite ranking.
"The strength and depth of Latham’s global antitrust team is second-to-none," Lamadrid stated. "I am excited to work alongside such talented colleagues to deliver exceptional results for our global clients. This new chapter at Latham represents a significant milestone for me personally, and I look forward to contributing to the firm’s legacy of excellence."
Lamadrid joins from Garrigues. He holds a Law Degree from San Pablo CEU University, an LL.M. from the College of Europe and an LL.M. from Harvard University. He is a member of the Madrid Bar and of the Brussels Bar (E-list). Lamadrid is also a professor at the College of Europe (Bruges), visiting professor at the Brussels School of Competition (Brussels) and has lectured at several national and international universities and institutions.