Antitrust and cartels
We have extensive experience in advising clients on a broad range of matters related to antitrust law and cartels.
Antitrust law has become more complex after the modernisation of competition law rules both at the EU and the national level. Companies are held responsible to confirm their compliance with the antitrust law in advance of their business operations.
Antitrust authorities are increasingly cracking down on cartels. At the same time, the amount of fines has risen and the companies may also face damage claims if breaching the antitrust rules.
Our experts assist clients in practical and solution-oriented matter in order to avoid the risks in a way that enables them to achieve their strategic business goals.
Among others, our experts advise clients in:
- Cartel investigations and leniency applications
- Drafting compliance programs
- Horizontal agreements and other co-operation between competitors
- Abuse of a dominant position cases
- Distribution systems and licensing agreements
- R&D activities and strategic alliances
- Antitrust cases before the Finnish Competition Authority, the Market Court and the Supreme Administrative Court as well as the European Commission and the EC Courts
- Antitrust-related cases before national Courts and Arbitration tribunals (e.g. in damage cases)
Our specialists
Helsinki
Eteläesplanadi 22 A
FI-00130 Helsinki
Phone +358 9 686 481
Telefax +358 9 6864 8484
Tampere
Kauppakatu 6 A
FI-33210 Tampere
Phone +358 3 260 1600
Telefax +358 3 260 1650