Law on Competition

Although the law on competition is subject to increasing liberalisation, particularly due to the influence of EU law, there are still a large number of regulations which must be observed. For this reason, we examine whether your competitive measures are admissible before they are implemented. Questions come up especially in the field of advertising. For example, how do I design advertising that makes it obvious, who my competitors are (comparative advertising)? Or, to what extent (and in which manner) may I advertise using price reductions or premiums now that the law governing discounts and the regulation governing gifts no longer apply. We would be pleased to assist you with all of these matters.

However, we will also advise you and act on your behalf in cases in which your competitors claim that you have acted in a manner detrimental to competition. In such a case, we will defend you against warnings and in legal actions filed by your competitors. On the other hand, it may be necessary to take steps against anti-competitive measures employed by your competitors, to warn them and apply to a court (usually in a summary proceeding) for a cease-and-desist order. Here, too, we would be pleased to provide you with our know-how.