Biography

Héctor Armengod, Vice Chair of the Global Antitrust & Competition Practice, helps clients secure antitrust clearances for their transformational deals before regulators in the EU and globally.

Leveraging over two decades of experience, Héctor combines deep industry knowledge with a unique understanding of the global antitrust landscape to help clients navigate:

Merger control proceedings before the European Commission, and other antitrust regulators globally
European Commission cartel and Article 102 TFEU investigations
Complex licensing, joint venture, distribution, co-promotion, co-marketing, and co-operation agreements in the context of competition law

He regularly guides clients on their largest and most complex strategic mergers, which typically require merger clearances in the EU and in multiple jurisdictions globally. Héctor’s expertise cuts across sectors, with a particular focus on life sciences, media and entertainment, automotive, industrial, and consumer products, and business services.

About Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins advises the businesses and institutions that power the global economy.

We bring together the world’s best legal talent in every major jurisdiction to shape the deals and win the disputes that transform markets. Our experience at the cutting edge of commercial, financial, and legal innovation enables us to deliver results that fuel our clients’ success.  

Our approach is guided by our commitment to quality, our collaborative culture, and our core values.