Competition and Regulatory
WHY CHOOSE US
HOW WE CAN HELP
Our specialist groups of lawyers provide comprehensive legal solutions and advice. They are amongst the most highly rated in the UK according to Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession and The Legal 500.
In particular, the regulation of anti-competitive behaviour across Europe is becoming tighter, forcing businesses to review trading practices and procedures to ensure compliance. Breaking the rules can result in serious damage to reputation among customers, large fines and claims for damages.
Our Commercial & Technology group has specialist lawyers who advise on all areas of EU regulatory & competition law. They ensure that the details and commercial implications of the latest regulations are understood and that clients have a strategy of dealing with them effectively.
We are the UK representative for LAWrope, an international association of quality lawyers, giving you access to specialist legal advice across Europe and beyond.
Recent work includes:
- Advising a major manufacturer of computer printers on the competition law implications of implementing a web-based distribution system
- Preparing an in-house seminar programme for a major technology r&d organization on the extent to which EU competition law affects the use and exploitation of its intellectual property rights, including advising on tying, grant-back of improvements and exclusivity in technology transfer agreements
- Defending a major technology company against allegations of abuse of a dominant position resulting from a refusal to licence intellectual property rights
- Briefing a leading UK door-to-door marketing distribution company on the implications of the Competition Act 1998
- Defending a client against allegations of participation in a cartel and advising on lenient remedies available to whistle blowers
- Advising a leading white goods manufacturer on allegations of abuse of a dominant position resulting from a “refusal to supply”
- Advising on competition law compliance, and preparing policies and procedures for dealing with OFT investigations and dawn raids
