Competition Law Disputes
COBALT’s Competition Law Disputes team is a trusted partner for resolving conflicts arising under national and EU competition laws. Our attorneys combine deep legal expertise with a strong understanding of sector-specific regulations that underpin competition law. With extensive experience in handling disputes involving cartels, dominance abuse, and unfair competition, we provide pragmatic and effective solutions to safeguard our clients’ interests.
Our clients include corporations, trade associations, and public authorities engaged in disputes over competition law compliance, public and private enforcement, market behaviour, as well as State aid. We represent clients in contentious proceedings before competition authorities, national courts, and European Union institutions.
Our Competition Law Disputes services include, among others:
- Cartel investigations and defence – advising and representing clients in disputes involving alleged horizontal practices, such as cartels and collusion.
- Abuse of dominant position – managing disputes related to market dominance, including unfair pricing, exclusionary tactics, and refusal to supply.
- Merger control disputes – resolving conflicts arising from merger notifications, approvals, and conditions imposed by authorities.
- Private enforcement actions – representing clients in claims for damages resulting from anti-competitive practices.
- Unfair competition and bargaining power – addressing disputes involving superior bargaining power, competitive neutrality, and unfair competition practices.
- Regulatory challenges and appeals – contesting decisions by authorities and providing representation in appeals processes.
With a client-focused approach and access to a network of competition law experts across Europe, COBALT delivers results-oriented representation in competition law disputes, ensuring compliance and protecting business interests in complex legal environments.
