Antitrust & Competition

Antitrust & Competition

Antitrust & Competition
  • Antitrust Compliance Programs: Developing and implementing antitrust compliance programs for businesses to ensure adherence to Armenian competition laws and prevent violations.
  • Merger and Acquisition Clearance: Advising on the antitrust implications of mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures, including representation before the Armenian Competition Authority for clearance.

 

  • Cartel and Monopoly Investigations: Representing companies in investigations by competition authorities into alleged cartel activities, abuse of dominance, and other anti-competitive practices.

 

  • Competition Litigation: Defending clients in litigation related to antitrust and competition law, including disputes over unfair competition, monopolistic practices, and other violations.

 

  • Market and Sectoral Investigations: Assisting clients during market and sectoral investigations conducted by regulatory authorities to assess competition conditions.

 

  • State Aid and Subsidy Control: Advising on the legal aspects of state aid, subsidies, and public support measures, ensuring compliance with competition laws.

 

  • Competition Law Training: Offering training sessions and workshops for companies on competition law compliance, risk management, and best practices.

 

  • Consumer Protection Law: Advising on compliance with consumer protection regulations that intersect with competition law, including unfair trading practices and consumer rights.

 

  • Distribution and Franchising Agreements: Assisting with the design and review of distribution and franchising agreements to ensure they comply with Armenian competition laws.

 

  • Intellectual Property and Competition Law: Advising on the intersection of intellectual property rights and competition law, including issues related to patent pools, licensing agreements, and antitrust exemptions.

 

  • Price Fixing and Market Allocation: Advising clients on issues related to price fixing, bid rigging, and market allocation schemes, including defense strategies for investigations and litigation.

 

  • Vertical Restraints and Exclusive Practices: Assisting businesses in evaluating and structuring vertical agreements, such as exclusive supply or distribution agreements, to comply with competition laws.

 

  • Competition Audits and Risk Assessments: Conducting audits and risk assessments for businesses to identify potential antitrust risks and develop strategies to mitigate these risks.

 

  • International and Cross-Border Antitrust Issues: Advising on the implications of Armenian competition law for international transactions and operations, including coordination with legal counsel in other jurisdictions for multi-national compliance.