Competition and Cartel Investigations
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As regulatory scrutiny intensifies, companies must stay ahead of the risks tied to anti-competitive behavior. At LawLex, we offer a strong, strategic defense against cartel investigations and enforcement actions, supporting clients from the earliest stages of inquiry through to litigation. With a rapid response to dawn raids, access to advanced forensic tools, and a globally integrated team, we help clients manage complex investigations, protect their reputation, and minimize legal and commercial exposure.
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Antitrust, Competition and Trade
- Antitrust, Competition and Trade
- Abuse of dominance and economic dependence
- Competition and cartel investigations
- Compliance
- Digital markets
- Foreign investment screening
- Foreign subsidies control
- General EU law, free movement of goods, services and capital
- Horizontal agreements
- Merger Control
- Unfair trading practices (UTP)
- Private enforcement
- Regulatory
- State aid and EU subsidies
- Trade law and sanctions
- Vertical agreements
Banking & Finance
Commercial
Corporate Crime, Compliance & Forensics
Corporate / M&A
Dispute Resolution
Employment, Labour & Pensions
ESG – Environmental, social and governance
Intellectual Property
Public Procurement
Real Estate
Tax
TMC - Technology, Media & Communications
Companies must remain vigilant against investigations and fines for anti-competitive behavior. We provide robust defense in cartel and regulatory investigations, representing clients in subsequent or stand-alone court proceedings. Our team is prepared to respond swiftly to dawn raids, deploying strong defense strategies or alternative approaches, including leniency applications.
Our in-house LawLex Evidence team, equipped with forensic expertise and industry-leading software like Brainspace, ensures efficient large-scale document reviews. With experienced competition lawyers spanning Europe, South America, the Middle East, and Africa, we offer seamless global support.
Additionally, we navigate public register listings to safeguard our clients’ commercial interests and mitigate risks from fine decisions, particularly in government tender processes.
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