Competition litigation
Competition litigation in Europe is catching up with the US in
terms of its prominence on the legal landscape. Competition
authorities are encouraging a more pro-active approach to
anti-competitive behaviour and there are a number of routes through
which claims can be pursued.
Because the risks of engaging in competition litigation can be
high, companies should ensure that assessing those risks is a key
part of any corporate risk management strategy.
Businesses will therefore need high quality legal assistance to
assess such risks and to successfully bring or defend
actions.
Our service
Our experienced team of lawyers (which includes chemical
engineers) can help you devise strategies for dealing with all
aspects of competition litigation, including investigations
launched by national authorities, the European Commission, or
private actions for competition law infringements and appeals of
decisions by competition authorities and sector
regulators.
We can provide assistance in relation to cases brought
nationally, to courts and tribunals within the UK, and at European
level, to the European Court of Justice and Court of First
Instance.
Our unparalleled expertise in white collar crime and European
litigation means we understand the many complexities of competition
litigation.
Our experience
Our experience in competition and regulatory litigation
includes:
- cartel investigations
- regulatory appeals
- private enforcement actions