Sofia Platzer
About Sofia Platzer
Sofia Platzer serves as a Managing Associate specializing in Antitrust and Foreign Investment at Linklaters, a position she has held since 2021. Her extensive legal career includes various roles at Linklaters and internships at notable organizations, complemented by a strong academic background in law and economics.
Work at Linklaters
Sofia Platzer has held multiple positions at Linklaters, a leading global law firm. She currently serves as a Managing Associate specializing in Antitrust and Foreign Investment since 2021. Prior to this role, she worked as an Associate in the same practice area from 2016 to 2021. Her career at Linklaters began with her role as a Trainee Solicitor from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, she gained experience as a Global Summer Student in both Madrid and London in 2011 and worked as a Competition Legal Assistant in Brussels in 2013.
Education and Expertise
Sofia Platzer has a strong educational background in law and economics. She studied at The University of Law from 2012 to 2014. She also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in EU Competition Law from King's College London, which she completed with distinction from 2017 to 2018. Platzer studied Industrial and Labor Relations at Cornell University, achieving a GPA of 4.12/4.00. Additionally, she attended the University of Navarra, where she received the End of Studies Extraordinary Award with a focus on Law and Economics.
Background
Sofia Platzer began her professional career with various internships and associate roles. In 2010, she worked as a Research Associate at Cornell University's Institute for Compensation Studies for one month. She also participated in the International Student Business Forum at Deloitte in Athens, Greece, in the same year. In 2011, she served as a Summer Associate in Corporate Law at Cuatrecasas, Gonçalves Pereira in Madrid. Her early legal experience includes an internship at Gigabyte in Taipei in 2012.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Sofia Platzer has demonstrated a commitment to the field of antitrust and foreign investment law. Her academic achievements include receiving the End of Studies Extraordinary Award at the University of Navarra and graduating with distinction from King's College London. These accomplishments reflect her dedication to her studies and professional development in law.