Clifford Chance appoints Begoña Barrantes as senior counsel

Clifford Chance has announced the promotion of Begoña Barrantes to senior counsel of the firm in Spain.

Begoña Barrantes

Barrantes joined Clifford Chance in 2001 and has been a key asset of the firm’s Global Antitrust Group since then, working in the Madrid, London and Brussels offices. 

She specialises in Spanish and European antitrust law, with extensive experience in advising national and international clients in a wide range of strategic sectors, including telecommunications, energy, infrastructure, distribution or financial services. Begoña covers the areas of restrictive practices, merger control and state aid, including the new Foreign Subsidies Regulation.

Eduardo García, managing partner of Clifford Chance in Spain, commented: “The appointment of Begoña Barrantes as senior counsel of the firm demonstrates our commitment to and support for the firm’s internal talent. It is also recognition of Begoña’s outstanding professional and personal contribution, which make her a key part of the firm and of the Antitrust practice in particular, highlighting her excellent technical and client development skills and key role in the development of the practice”.

Internal promotions across Europe

The appointment is part of the Clifford Chance promotions of four new senior counsel and forty new counsel across its European offices, effective 1 May 2025.