Competition law and antitrust


The firm offers assistance in competition and antitrust law, working with continuity in both national and European Union contexts.
Experience covers the full spectrum of industry issues, with an integrated approach combining preventive advice, support in proceedings before the relevant authorities, and litigation management.

The firm's professionals support Italian and international companies in the analysis and management of complex transactions, from the evaluation of commercial agreements to merger regulation and the structuring of antitrust compliance programs.

The activity includes:

_ Analysis and management of restrictive agreements and anticompetitive agreements

_ Assessment and defense in case of abuse of dominant position.

_ Notification and clearance of national and European merger operations.

_ Assistance with leniency programs.

_ Private enforcement and antitrust infringement damages actions.

_ Internal audits and establishment of corporate compliance programs.

_ Legal opinions and ex ante self-assessments of business conduct.

_ Assessments related to exemptions by category and sectoral disciplines.

_ Support during inspections (dawn raids) and investigative proceedings.

_ Judicial defense before administrative tribunals and Union courts.
The firm operates in regulated and highly competitive environments, with particular expertise in the media, telecommunications, pharmaceutical, automotive, consumer goods, gaming and wagering, transportation and infrastructure sectors.

Advice on aspects related to competition regulations completes the offering, including:

_ Competition and intellectual property

_ State Aid

_ International trade law and WTO regulations

_ Public procurement and public evidence procedures

_ Regulatory activities and interlocution with institutions.

The firm also provides ongoing support in internal training, drafting corporate policies and updating organizational models in line with European Commission Guidelines and the latest interpretative developments.