Competition Law
Most competition risk originates in ordinary commercial practice that nobody reviewed legally before adopting it.
Many transactions proceed without notification because the parties read the threshold wrong, and many commercial agreements carry terms that look purely commercial while falling inside a prohibition. The problem surfaces late — usually after implementation.
We review the transaction or agreement before signature, establish what requires notification and what requires amendment, and represent the company before the authority if it reaches an investigation.
What we do
Economic concentration filings
Establishing whether a transaction is notifiable, then preparing and running the file.
Commercial agreement review
Examining distribution, pricing and exclusivity terms before adoption.
Investigations and complaints
Representing the company before the authority and responding to reports.
Assessment of existing practice
Reviewing current commercial policy and identifying what carries risk.
Counsel during negotiation
Legal presence during negotiation rather than after the deal is signed.
Internal awareness programmes
Training sales and marketing teams on the limits of what may be agreed.
When is the right time to get in touch?
- Before signing an acquisition, merger or partnership with market effect.
- When setting a new pricing, distribution or exclusivity policy.
- On receiving a report or query concerning a commercial practice.
- Before entering any agreement with a direct competitor, however narrow it appears.
We start with a call, not a contract
Half an hour to understand your position — no fee, no obligation.