The CMS Competition Practice Group has more than 140 competition lawyers in 22 countries, making it one of the largest competition teams within Europe. Our competition experts provide you with tailor-made advice on competition and anti-trust issues at both the European Union (EU) and national levels. The competition lawyers spread across the CMS offices are supported by the CMS EU Law Office in Brussels. The CMS Competition Practice Group acts for clients in the following areas:
- EU and national merger control: Obtaining clearances and coordinating international multi-jurisdictional filings
- Representation before the European Commission (EC) and national competition authorities
- Representation before the European and national courts in competition law cases
- Screening and structuring joint ventures, marketing, licensing and distribution agreements as well as other commercial agreements
- Competition and anti-trust law compliance: Due diligence, implementation of compliance programs and training
- Compliance with other regulatory issues in numerous sectors such as electricity, gas, water and telecommunication
- State Aid
- Drafting works, supplies and service contracts according to EU public procurement laws
Advising a wide range of clients and sectors
Regulatory questions can be one of the most complicated and vexing issues facing your company today. Competition and regulatory authorities now possess far-reaching powers to prohibit M&A deals, require divestment of merged businesses and impose enormous sanctions. We advise clients from a wide variety of sectors on regulatory and competition issues, including:
- Banks and financial institutions incl. private equity
- Utility companies (electricity, gas, water)
- Telecommunications
- Print and electronic media
- Chemicals and pharmaceuticals
- Logistics
- Aerospace
- Construction
- Sports
- Automotive
Contact
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