Maria Francisca Couto
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Associate at MoFo's Brussels office specialising in competition law.
languages
Portuguese, English, Spanish, French
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Experience:
Morrison & Foerster
Associate at Morrison & Foerster
September 2021 - Present • Bruxelles, Belgium
Francisca’s practice encompasses all areas of Antitrust and Competition law, with a strong focus on merger control and cartel enforcement. She regularly advises clients on merger control filings before the European Commission and in global multi-jurisdictional filings, as well as in cartel investigations before the European Commission and national competition authorities in Europe. Francisca also has experience in international trade compliance and in international with a connection to Latin America, in particular Brazil. Prior to joining Morrison & Foerster, Francisca practiced at a leading Spanish law firm in Lisbon and Brussels, as well as at another major U.S. law firm in Brussels.Education:
College of Europe, Brugge
2013 - 2014
Master of Laws (LL.M.), European Legal Studies, Voltaire Promotion