Competition and Antitrust Law

More specifically on competition and anti-trust matters, A-LAW has experience in Belgium, Europe and international markets with:

• Competition compliance audit of horizontal (competitors and non-competitors) and vertical agreements in order to assess compatibility with the legislative framework and the parameters of competition: price, output, innovation, variety and quality of products
• Competition compatibility checks of trade practices on price fixing, bid rigging, cartel, abuse of dominance, exchange of information, pooling know how, R&D and so on
• Assessment of competent competition body on the national, European or international level in case of breach and effect on trade
• Assessment of relevant market, market allocation
• Dispute Resolution: mediation, arbitration and litigation
• Comparative overview of competition regulations in the countries targeted by the investor
• Assessment and drafting of company competition compliance charter and guidance

See also the aspects of distribution, licensing and franchising, commercial and trade, international private law issues, consumer protection and so on.