Without careful management from the outset, merger control can wreak havoc with corporate transaction timetables. That’s where we come in, using our invaluable experience to identify upfront when issues are likely to arise and working with you to devise a notification strategy that best fits your commercial and operational needs...

Whenever a public body provides financial support to a commercial organisation, it is necessary to consider whether such support constitutes state aid under EU and EFTA law. State aid rules may apply in a wide range of scenarios, including where a public body intends to invest in new infrastructure, provide...

Our team helps domestic and international clients get their products to customers in an efficient, cost-effective and compliant manner. We work with them to set up new routes to market, which may involve establishing or restructuring international distribution networks or cross-border agency relationships, advising on internet retailing operations, franchise agreements...

Il nostro team di avvocati specializzati in contratti pubblici fornisce consulenza su tutti gli aspetti del diritto dei contratti pubblici e dei servizi di pubblica utilità regolamentati nel Regno Unito, nell'Unione Europea e a livello internazionale. Prestiamo consulenza agli enti pubblici e ai gestori di servizi pubblici regolamentati per la...

Failing to comply with competition law can have severe implications. Restrictions, and even the contracts themselves, may be void and unenforceable. Fines of up to 10% of annual group turnover can be imposed. Injured parties can seek compensation and, in many countries, there is even the threat of personal penalties...

Our dedicated team is made up of competition lawyers and litigators who are highly experienced in all aspects of alleged competition law infringements – from handling regulatory investigations to bringing and defending damages actions. We also have strong relationships with a number of professional service firms including economists and technology...