Merger control (mergers and acquisitions)
We ensure the smooth completion of capital transactions (M&A) and takeovers of investment fund management. We support funds, investors and companies from the transaction planning stage, analysing whether a contemplated acquisition, merger or joint venture is subject to a notification obligation. We prepare merger clearance applications and represent clients in proceedings before the President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) and, where necessary, before the European Commission. We make sure antitrust procedures do not delay the investment timeline, and in complex cases we effectively negotiate the conditions of clearance (conditional decisions).
Practices restricting competition
We help structure relationships with business partners and competitors safely. We review commercial arrangements, distribution agreements and pricing policies for the risk of prohibited agreements (market collusion) and abuse of a dominant position.
Consumer protection on the financial market
Knowing the specifics of the capital market, we audit product documentation, general terms and conditions, regulations and marketing materials addressed to retail investors. We eliminate the risk of abusive clauses and of practices infringing collective consumer interests (including mis-selling), which remain under the authority’s particular scrutiny.