We have the experience necessary to assist our clients in any matter of competition law or European Union law, regardless of its size and complexity.
In the area of competition law, we advise our clients in proceedings relating to possible cartels, abuses of dominant position and vertical restraints, as well as in merger control and state aid cases.
We have played a role in several of the most important competition cases involving companies operating in Portugal, from sectors as diverse as financial, pharmaceutical, telecommunications and food distribution. Our experience includes dealing with cases before the Portuguese competition authority and the European Commission, and with cases before the courts and before arbitral tribunals.
Our team is skilled in implementing compliance programmes. In addition, we provide ongoing support for the commercial activities of our corporate clients in order to identify and prevent potential risks of violation of competition rules. This advice also focuses on legal matters relating to competition, in particular, the rules applicable to individual trade-restrictive practices, which include selling at a loss or refusal to sell.
In the area of European Union law, we have vast experience in areas such as structural funds, the Common Agricultural Policy and the free movement of goods, persons, services, and capital. We frequently represent clients before the European Commission and the courts of the European Union.
We also regularly handle proceedings before the European Court of Human Rights on behalf of individuals and businesses.
"Clients highlight the firm's connections in the sector, stating that its "relationship and involvement" with the authorities is very efficient."
"Clients highlight the firm's connections in the sector, stating that its "relationship and involvement" with the authorities is very efficient."
"Clients reports the team is very co-ordinated so you get information quickly and the right advice," praising the "good communication" of the lawyers."
"Interviewees acknowledge the team's market insight, highlighting its "extensive knowledge in competition matters, which includes a broad understanding of what is going on in other countries.""
"Its strongest points are without a doubt their effectiveness in accomplishing the task that we give them in a very short time."