Across a wide range of sectors, our clients look to us to guide them through all different types of competition regulations. The team at CMS Cameron McKenna has acted for many large companies needing advice on how to deal with legislation and regulations issued by the European Commission or other international or national competition authorities. In the Czech Republic, we have advised clients with regard to the investigation of and proceedings before the Office for the Protection of Economic Competition.

Competition law is becoming more and more important to businesses of all sizes and in all sectors. The growing number of regulations aimed at making businesses comply with standards of 'good practice' adds more complexity. At the same time, European, national and autonomous competition authorities have more investigative and sanctioning powers.

Competition compliance is now a complex part of risk management. Companies need to create and implement compliance procedures that will help them to eliminate all unnecessary risk. In the Czech Republic, the team at CMS Cameron McKenna can help to minimise the risk of sanctions imposed by the Office for the Protection of Economic Competition and the European Commission. It can also advise on the formulation of competitive strategies meeting all regulatory requirements and contributing to the success of the business.

We are able to rise to the challenges involved because our lawyers have a breadth of international, European and national knowledge, which they can explain using clear terminology. Whether you are engaged in a merger or joint venture, a state aid procedure, setting up a distribution system or any other aspect of competition law, we will ensure that you are aware of all the legal implications. As an additional service, CMS Cameron McKenna provides in-depth compliance-training programmes to enable staff to better understand this complex area of law.