Practice Area
Where commercial ambition meets competition law.
Competition law determines whether deals close, whether market strategies are legal, and how much a company pays when enforcement reaches its door. We advise on EU and Romanian competition law across the full spectrum: merger control filings at both Romanian and EU level, cartel investigations, abuse of dominance proceedings, compliance programs, and litigation before the Romanian Competition Council, the courts, and the European Commission. We also advise on the intersection of competition law and digital markets, where regulatory requirements are evolving fastest and the stakes are highest.
Competition law is not only about compliance — it is a strategic tool. We help clients use competition rules to protect their market position, challenge anticompetitive conduct by others, and structure transactions to pass regulatory scrutiny with minimal friction.
Full-range competition law services — from day-to-day compliance to high-stakes enforcement proceedings.
Assessing notification thresholds, preparing filings before the Romanian Competition Council and the European Commission, and managing Phase I and Phase II proceedings to achieve clearance.
Representing companies under investigation for alleged cartel conduct — from dawn raid response through leniency applications, formal proceedings, and appeal.
Advising dominant companies on lawful pricing, distribution, and access policies — and representing clients challenging or defending dominance abuse allegations.
Immediate on-site assistance when competition authority inspectors arrive — protecting privilege, managing document access, and advising on rights and obligations in real time.
Designing and implementing competition law compliance programs — including risk mapping, policy drafting, staff training, and compliance culture development.
Advising on the compatibility of public funding measures with EU state aid rules — whether acting for beneficiaries, competitors challenging aid, or public authorities granting support.
Pursuing or defending private damages actions following competition infringement decisions — including disclosure strategy, causation analysis, and quantification of harm.
Reviewing distribution, agency, franchise, and supply agreements for competition law compliance, including advice on selective distribution, exclusive territories, and online sales restrictions.
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