Competition

Compliance with competition law is an important consideration for all businesses.  No company, director or other senior personnel can afford to ignore competition law and the potential repercussions (corporate or personal) for its infringement.

Businesses also need to be aware that competition law can be used to their advantage where there are concerns over the commercial activities and behaviour of competitors or suppliers.

Our competition team advises on a full range of UK and EU competition law issues, combining technical expertise and experience with a commercial approach to complex legal issues.  Working closely with our clients, we assist in achieving their commercial goals whilst complying with competition law. 

We can help you with:

  • Merger control - UK, EU or multi-jurisdictional
  • Competition due diligence
  • Commercial agreements - assisting with drafting to ensure compliance 
  • Compliance programmes and audits - tailored for your requirements 
  • OFT and European Commission investigations - including dawn raids 
  • Whistle blowing and leniency applications 
  • Private actions / complaints - pursuing or defending against them 
  • Public procurement and state aid

Manages client relationships really well and has a really good business perspective

Chambers UK 2009

"The kind of top client service that is hard to find"

Chambers UK 2009

"The sheer commitment of Stephenson Harwood is key to its success"

Chambers UK 2010

"Total dedication"

Asia Pacific Legal 500 2009/2010

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