Competition and Antitrust

Competition and Antitrust

Our Competition & Antitrust Practice provides comprehensive legal counsel to businesses navigating the complex and competitive global marketplace. We are committed to ensuring that our clients comply with antitrust laws, avoid anti-competitive practices, and maximize their opportunities in a fair and transparent business environment. Whether dealing with regulatory bodies or defending against investigations, we offer strategic advice and representation to address the full spectrum of competition law issues.

Our services include:

  • Antitrust Compliance & Strategy: Advising businesses on compliance with local, regional, and international competition laws, helping them design and implement effective antitrust compliance programs to prevent violations.
  • Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Reviews: Assisting clients in navigating antitrust reviews of mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and other corporate transactions, including preparing submissions to regulatory authorities and addressing potential competition concerns.
  • Cartels & Anti-Competitive Practices: Representing clients in investigations related to price-fixing, market-sharing, bid-rigging, and other cartel activities. We help businesses avoid or address allegations of anticompetitive conduct and secure favorable outcomes in enforcement actions.
  • Abuse of Dominance & Unilateral Conduct: Defending clients accused of abusing market dominance through practices such as predatory pricing, exclusive agreements, and refusal to deal, while also advising on fair competitive practices.
  • Antitrust Litigation & Dispute Resolution: Representing clients in litigation arising from antitrust issues, including defending claims of anti-competitive behavior and pursuing claims for damages resulting from antitrust violations.
  • Investigations & Enforcement: Representing clients in investigations conducted by antitrust authorities, including the European Commission, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and other national and regional competition bodies.
  • Market Access & Competitive Strategies: Advising on market entry, competition concerns in emerging markets, and strategies to ensure compliance with antitrust laws while maintaining a competitive edge.
  • State Aid & Public Procurement: Offering counsel on state aid regulations and ensuring compliance with antitrust rules in public procurement processes, especially in industries where government funding or support is involved.

Our team of antitrust attorneys combines legal expertise with industry knowledge to deliver tailored solutions for businesses across diverse sectors, including technology, pharmaceuticals, energy, telecommunications, and manufacturing. We are adept at identifying potential antitrust risks early, mitigating exposure, and offering proactive strategies to maintain compliance and protect competitive advantage.

With a strong track record in high-stakes investigations and litigation, we are trusted by clients to handle the most complex competition law issues, whether in the context of regulatory compliance or defending against allegations of anti-competitive behavior. Our Competition & Antitrust Practice stands out for its depth of experience, strategic approach, and commitment to securing favorable outcomes for our clients in an increasingly competitive global market.

 

  • anti-competitive agreements
  • abuse of dominant position
  • anti-competitive Corporate Restructuring
  • merger control filings
  • CCI proceedings and investigations
  • dominance-related issues