Cartel Investigations

EU competition law strictly prohibits cartel activity, such as price fixing, market sharing or collusion between competitors. The powers of the European Commission and Member State competition authorities to probe and punish cartel infringements, including the power to impose very hefty fines on infringing companies, are also provided for in a number of Member States, including Malta.

Aware of the financial repercussions our clients could face as a result of a cartel investigation, the EU & Regulatory Law Department assists the firm in guaranteeing the most desirable outcome for our clients by:

¤ Assisting our clients in their in-house and external communication methods;

¤ Advising on leniency applications;

¤ Advising on future litigation and third-party damages proceedings;

¤ Assisting clients in negotiating and arriving at an agreeable decision;

¤ Defending against damages claims resulting from cartel findings;

¤ Assisting clients with dawn raids, ensuring a collective and effective response while protecting our clients’ rights in any ensuing cartel investigation.