Competition

In today’s increasingly regulated and interconnected global economy, competition law plays a vital role in maintaining market integrity, promoting fair trade, and protecting consumer interests. Our Competition Practice is designed to help businesses confidently navigate the complex framework of antitrust and competition regulations with precision and strategic foresight.

We provide comprehensive legal support across all aspects of competition law, including merger control, anti-competitive agreements, abuse of dominance, cartel investigations, and compliance audits. Our team brings deep expertise and a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks before they escalate into regulatory or reputational crises.

Our Competition services cover the following:

·       Merger Control: Assisting clients in navigating the regulatory hurdles involved in mergers and acquisitions, ensuring compliance with competition laws.

·       Pricing Issues: Analyzing pricing strategies to ensure they are not deemed anti-competitive, such as price fixing or predatory pricing.

·       Cartels: Investigating and advising on cartel activities, including identifying cartel members and developing strategies for leniency programs.

·       Agreements and Contracts: Reviewing commercial agreements and contracts to ensure they comply with competition law.

·       Compliance Programs: Developing and implementing comprehensive compliance programs to prevent antitrust violations, including training and internal policies.

·       Abuse of Dominance: Analyzing and advising on situations where a dominant market player may be abusing its position.

·       State Aid: Advising on the legality of government subsidies and other state aid programs.

·       Complaints and Enforcement: Assisting clients in filing complaints with competition authorities and preparing for investigations, including dawn raids.

·       Leniency Programs: Working with clients to participate in leniency programs, which can reduce penalties for companies cooperating in cartel investigations.

·       Parallel Trade Issues: Addressing issues related to parallel imports, where products are imported into a country without the manufacturer’s authorization. 

·       Representation in Court: Representing clients in legal proceedings related to competition law, including appeals and judicial review. 

·       Damage Claims: Assisting clients in pursuing claims for damages resulting from competition law violations. 

·       Compliance with EU Law: Providing guidance on compliance with EU competition law, including the “EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation”. 

·       Compliance Training: Developing and delivering training programs to educate employees on competition law compliance. 

·       Published Articles and Lectures: Contributing to the legal community by publishing articles, presenting at conferences, and lecturing on competition law topics. 

·       Developing Tools: Creating tools to help businesses better understand and comply with competition laws, such as online courses, self-assessment tools, and dawn raid management tools. 

• Industry Analysis: Analyzing market structures and business practices to identify potential competition concerns. 
• Legal Research: Conducting research on relevant competition laws and case precedents. 
• Economic Analysis: Incorporating economic principles and analysis into legal advice. 

We act for clients across a wide range of industries, including telecommunications, energy, financial services, technology, healthcare, and manufacturing, helping them to align commercial strategies with legal compliance while preserving competitive advantage.

At the core of our Competition Practice is a commitment to clarity, agility, and client-focused solutions. Whether you are responding to regulatory scrutiny or seeking to ensure that your business practices comply with competition laws, we offer strategic legal guidance that empowers your business to thrive in a fair and competitive marketplace.