Competition/Antitrust

We are experts in competition and consumer protection. We have a track record of successfully handling complicated and high profile matters. Our practice is widely recognised by our clients and is at the forefront of the international rankings published by Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500.

We have extensive experience in M&A antitrust matters, including representing clients in merger control proceedings before antimonopoly authorities at both the national and EU levels.

We are able to successfully handle complex merger control cases. We recommend solutions to minimise the risk of violating antitrust regulations, develop compliance programmes and conduct training sessions concerning antitrust compliance for employees of clients.

We have advised companies from many sectors, including the financial, energy, FMCG and telecommunications sectors. We know the specifics of various industries and perfectly understand the nature of our clients’ operations and the challenges they face.

Our advice covers areas such as:

• merger control;
• cartels;
• abuse of a dominant position;
• vertical agreements;
• state aid; and
• consumer protection.