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COMPETITION & ANTITRUST
Transactions
One of our key strengths lies in our ability to conduct risk assessments on competition aspects of national and multinational transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures. Our keen eye for detail ensures best scenario clearances in Romania for both private equity houses and industrials.
Competition clearance holds a special importance in transactional contexts, and we excel in navigating the processes involved.
We bring extensive experience to the table when it comes to coordinate Romanian filings with parallel multi-jurisdictional filings in foreign jurisdictions. Our expertise extends to liaising with the Romanian Competition Council, the European Commission, as well as other EU and non-EU competition authorities, for merger clearances.
We prepare the necessary documentation, work along with the economists for the necessary analyses and identify suitable remedies to address any competition-related concerns that may arise.
Contractual guidance
Our firm provides support related to competition law aspects in various contractual arrangements, including distribution and licensing contracts.
We have extensive experience in auditing business activities and processes to identify potential risks and ensure compliance with relevant competition regulations.
Our firm offers expert advice on structuring and negotiating these agreements, as well as on the sales and marketing policies.
By integrating our competition law advice into your contractual arrangements, we help you mitigate risks and achieve your business objectives.
Cartels and vertical agreements
Our firm has substantial experience in providing strategic advice to businesses across a diverse array of sectors regarding cartels and anti-competitive agreements.
We assist clients in identifying, mitigating, and resolving issues related to cartel behavior and anti-competitive practices.
Our proactive approach helps businesses safeguard their interests while ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
Dominance
We represent diverse clients, ranging from companies holding substantial market share to those challenging existing dominance of their competitors.
For companies having potential market power, we provide strategic guidance on compliance measures and fair business practices, to help them leverage their market power ethically while avoiding any actions that could potentially infringe the competition regulations.
Conversely, we also advocate for clients who find themselves at a competitive disadvantage due to the abusive conduct of dominant players, whether for filing complaints, pursuing litigation, or engaging in settlement negotiations to ensure that our clients’ interests are protected.
Investigations and dawn raids
Our firm advises clients on investigations and diverse inquiries conducted by the Romanian Competition Council, the European Commission, and other EU and non-EU competition authorities across various business sectors.
We offer comprehensive advisory services to ensure our clients are well-equipped to navigate the complexities of these analyses. We provide strategic assistance during dawn raids and at every stage of the investigation process. We understand the nuances of different industries and work to address the specific challenges posed by each investigation. With our guidance, clients can confidently navigate the regulatory landscape while mitigating competition law risks and safeguarding their reputation.
Compliance
We specialise in preventing potential breaches of competition law. We partner with businesses to develop and implement comprehensive compliance programs, including risk management policies, guidelines, trainings, and procedures, to ensure adherence to competition regulations across their operations.
Recognising the significant time and financial investments associated with dawn raids or investigations, we emphasize the importance of proactive compliance measures.
We align with the recommendations of competition authorities, advocating for companies to proactively adopt and maintain competition compliance initiatives.
Competition litigation
We offer tailored solutions that may involve litigation steps to protect our clients’ interests. We guide our clients in disputes with their contractual partners, in stopping the damaging or unfair activities of the business partners or in litigations for private damages.
Our firm supports clients in solving disputes effectively, including in challenging decisions of the competition authorities. Our experience includes successful annulation and suspension of the sanctioning decisions of the Romanian Competition Council.
State aid
We provide strategic counselling to companies confronting legislation and regulations raising state aid issues and selective advantages.
We assist both aid beneficiaries and their contractual partners in addressing state aid concerns arising from the structuring of diverse agreements, either guarantees, loans, construction agreements, or state aid schemes.
Additionally, our firm guides clients facing scrutiny or investigations from the European Commission regarding alleged illegal state aid.
Foreign investments
Our firm advises clients in foreign investment screening filings and preparation of internal procedures and guidelines to identify the operations that require investment filings.
We provide expert guidance to clients in navigating the complex landscape of foreign investment screening filings as the regulatory scrutiny for investments has intensified.
We provide comprehensive training to key stakeholders within the organization to ensure compliance and understanding in this regard.
Our team assists clients in understanding these regulations and ensures compliance with relevant filing requirements.
By partnering with our firm, clients can navigate the complexities of foreign investment screening filings with confidence.
We collaborate closely with clients to develop tailored internal procedures and guidelines to identify operations requiring investment filings, ensuring that our clients remain in full compliance with regulatory requirements.
Furthermore, our firm offers ongoing support and guidance throughout the filing process, assisting clients in preparing the necessary documentation and liaising with regulatory authorities as needed.
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