Without careful management from the outset, merger control can wreak havoc with corporate transaction timetables. That’s where we come in, using our invaluable experience to identify upfront when issues are likely to arise and working with you to devise a notification strategy that best fits your commercial and operational needs...

Our lawyers advise on all types of outsourcing, including offshoring and nearshoring, one-off and framework procurements and collaborative sourcing. We can also provide you with the right advice to bring services back in-house successfully by re-negotiating and 'insourcing' your outsourcing agreements, as well as second-generation outsourcing. Our advice is designed...

Failing to comply with competition law can have severe implications. Restrictions, and even the contracts themselves, may be void and unenforceable. Fines of up to 10% of annual group turnover can be imposed. Injured parties can seek compensation and, in many countries, there is even the threat of personal penalties...

Whenever a public body provides financial support to a commercial organisation, it is necessary to consider whether such support constitutes state aid under EU and EFTA law. State aid rules may apply in a wide range of scenarios, including where a public body intends to invest in new infrastructure, provide...