Competition Law

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Provided by Walker Morris LLP

Competition is critical to the success of all business organisations, and a breach of competition law can seriously damage a company’s reputation. In a worst-case scenario, you could also see a breach of competition law threaten the profitability of the company by the levying of financial penalties; staff subject to criminal sanctions; the management team disabled due to director disqualification orders; and the enforceability and effectiveness of commercial arrangements being undermined.

So, if you’re wondering whether competition law applies to your business, the answer is yes – it applies to the commercial arrangements of all business organisations, regardless of their size or the complexity of the organisation. And it’s also worth remembering that it can be breached by staff at any level of the organisation.

Some corporate acquisitions and joint ventures require (prior) clearance under the merger control and/or foreign direct investment control rules or may be called in for review by the relevant authority(/ies).

We have a great deal of experience supporting private and public sector, national and international clients on all areas of UK competition law, handling both contentious and non-contentious matters, and complex transactions. Our extensive experience means you’ll receive the highest quality, pragmatic and commercial advice.