Competition law and compliance

In recent years, competition law has gained considerably in importance. Competition authorities rigorously prosecute anti-competitive agreements such as price fixing, territorial and customer allocation, or certain forms of information exchange. At the same time, the provisions of competition law have become increasingly complex. As a result, companies and their executives face not only severe fines but also extensive reputational damage.

We therefore advise pre-emptively in order to avoid infringements of competition law, for instance in the context of cooperation agreements, contract drafting, and distribution systems. With regard to mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures, our experts ensure smooth official approvals. In cases of alleged competition law violations, our specialised team reliably defends companies and executives throughout official or internal investigations up to the final conclusion of the proceedings. If a violation is established, we advise clients on defending civil law claims and also assist in asserting claims for cartel damages.

An additional key focus of our practice is compliance advice. We support companies in designing, implementing, and monitoring compliance management systems tailored to their specific needs. This includes conducting internal investigations, advising on preventive risk management strategies, and providing company-specific compliance training sessions.