Specialised legal advice
PARES offers specialised legal advice on the interpretation and application of competition rules and European Union legislation. Our team of lawyers has extensive experience in advising companies, institutions and public bodies on complex issues involving economic regulation and competition rules, both at national and European level.
With a strategic approach and thorough understanding of the European regulatory framework, we offer effective solutions to ensure that our clients operate in compliance with competition laws, while maximising their competitiveness and mitigating risks.
Areas of Expertise
- Advice on restrictive competition practices, such as agreements, concerted practices and abuses of dominant positions;
- Advice on mergers, acquisitions and the creation of joint ventures, with a focus on the prior control of company concentrations before the Competition Authority and the European Commission;
- Accompaniment of investigation procedures and sanctioning processes before national and European authorities (Competition Authority and European Commission);
- Legal support in state assistance matters, including analysis of the compliance of public assistance and incentives with European Union rules;
- Representation in litigation and judicial appeals related to national and European competition law;
- Advice on the rights and obligations arising from European Union legislation and its impact on business operations, including the adaptation of contracts and internal policies to ensure compliance;
- Interpretation and application of European Union rules in various areas, such as the internal market, international trade and advice on compliance with European rules in regulated sectors, including telecommunications, energy, the environment, transport and financial services.