Competition/Antitrust | Europe

Aequo is particularly active in merger control filings, representing international clients in potential investments in Ukraine or assisting with the Ukrainian approval for multi-jurisdictional transactions. The law firm also represents clients in investigations into allegations of anti-competitive behaviour and market inquiries. Aequo acts for a diverse local and international client base that features a number of investment firms, as well as corporate entities from a variety of sectors, including technology and food and beverages.

Asters represents clients in market studies and investigations into allegations of abuse of dominance or cartel involvement. In addition, the law firm assists clients with obtaining competition law clearance for proposed mergers, often acting on behalf of multinational investment companies. It is highly sought after by clients from the pharmaceutical and financial services sectors.

Avellum is particularly well known for assisting clients with obtaining competition law clearance for proposed mergers and joint ventures. The law firm also represents clients in sector inquiries and behavioural investigations, as well as assisting with competition law compliance. The team often advises clients in the energy sector and investment companies.

Baker McKenzie's Ukrainian office frequently assists multinational clients with obtaining competition law clearance for cross-border transactions. In addition, the law firm has experience in representing clients in investigations into alleged abuses of dominance and in advising on competition law compliance issues. The team acts for clients from the pharmaceutical, manufacturing and technology sectors.

CMS is a popular choice for multinational pharmaceutical clients in need of advice on compliance with Ukrainian competition law. The team is also particularly active in merger clearance notifications.

Kinstellar regularly assists clients with obtaining competition law approval for proposed mergers and joint ventures. In addition, the law firm advises clients on competition law compliance issues and represents them in investigations into allegations of bid rigging and unfair competition.

Sayenko Kharenko is a popular choice with multinational clients for advice on merger clearance notifications in Ukraine, often involving the banking, automotive and energy industries. The law firm is also known for representing clients in behavioural investigations and appeals.