Competition Law
The rules of competition are of great importance to mergers and acquisitions, and regulate how companies may act in the market. The rules are under constant development and the authorities practice an active enforcement policy. Possessing the right skills and understanding of the regulatory framework is vital to achieving commercial goals and avoiding expensive pitfalls.
Our interdisciplinary team, led by some of Norway's leading competition law experts, can assist in identifying viable commercial solutions within this complex legal field. We also provide advisory services to ensure compliance with the regulatory framework.
We boast extensive experience in handling complex issues reviewed by both Norwegian and European competition authorities. Our team has participated in some of the most significant and well-known competition law cases.
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Our services
- Competition law risk assessment of mergers and acquisitions, and due diligence in cooperation with our M&A Team
- Handling of both national and cross-border merger processes, including jurisdiction analyses and preparation of competition notifications
- Investigative matters involving the Norwegian Competition Authority, the EFTA Surveillance Authority and the European Commission in connection with dawn raids or appeals
- Compliance training, including regulatory training and preparation of compliance programmes to ensure compliance with the rules of competition
- Advisory services related to various collaborative constellations, including sharing of information
- Assessment of and advisory services related to dominant enterprises' scope of action
- Advisory services and drafting of systems of agreements – distribution agreements, joint ventures, research and development, etc.
- Handling of competition law issues in connection with tendering processes and regulatory matters
- Private actions for damages upon breach of the rules of competition, appeals subject to committee and court consideration and international arbitration
- Assistance in complex disputes for damages across multiple jurisdictions in cooperation with a strong international network
What has impressed me is that the team are pragmatic, practical in their advice, able to find solutions you can work with in practice, and willing to stick their necks out and give practical advice.