Antitrust

Antitrust regulations set a decisive framework for entrepreneurial activity in a competitive environment. They influence cooperation, distribution models, pricing, and transactions, and at the same time represent a key area of risk for companies and their executive bodies. We support our clients in understanding antitrust requirements, mastering them with confidence, and exploiting existing competitive scope in a legally compliant manner.

FGvW provides comprehensive advice on antitrust law. Our services range from preventive advice and the design of competition-compliant structures to representation in administrative and court proceedings. We combine sound legal analysis with a clear understanding of markets, economic contexts, and corporate decision-making processes.

Our services focus in particular on:

• Antitrust compliance, including training and internal control structures
• Cooperation, distribution, and purchasing models from an antitrust perspective
• Abuse control and issues relating to dominant market positions
• Merger control, including notification procedures and negotiations
• Representation in proceedings before antitrust authorities and courts
• Enforcement and defense of antitrust claims, including damages

We do not view antitrust law as a mere restriction, but rather as a control instrument for legally compliant market strategies. Our advisors work closely with related areas of law to integrate antitrust issues into economic decisions at an early stage and to avoid risks in a targeted manner.

Antitrust law requires forward-looking advice and clear positioning. We support you in controlling competition law risks, developing viable solutions, and consistently representing your interests vis-à-vis authorities and business partners. And if the “worst-case scenario” does occur, we defend you in national and European fine proceedings before antitrust authorities and courts. Our experience from numerous large-scale proceedings helps us to make the necessary decisions at the right time in every phase in order to achieve the best possible outcome.