Competition/Antitrust

DLA Piper is an international firm with experience in competition law issues arising from distribution agreements and merger clearance applications. Lawyers in the team frequently represent multinational corporates in high-profile investigations relating to cartel allegations, as well as allegations of abuse of dominance and anti-competitive exchanges of sensitive information. The law firm often advises clients on sector inquiries, particularly within the pharmaceutical industry. It also provides assistance with competition compliance.

An observer notes that "DLA Piper is responsive and comes up with good and innovative solutions and advice."

Assisted ROPECO with the competition aspects of its divestment of its cash processing business.

Alina Lacatus "is good with tactical advice," a source affirms. She focuses on merger control procedures and is also adept at handling market investigations and contentious cases before the authorities.

Livia Zamfiropol is regularly involved insignificant sector inquiries and behavioural investigations. A respondent observes: "She knows the legislation very well."