Competition & cartel Investigations

The risk of investigations and fines for anti-competitive behaviour is on the rise. 

We defend our clients in cartel and other regulatory investigations by competition authorities or public prosecutors (in particular in cases involving allegations of bid rigging). Furthermore, we represent their interests in subsequent or stand-alone court proceedings. We stand ready to respond to investigations and dawn raids with a strong defence or through other appropriate means, including leniency applications, both in Austria and before the European Commission as well as in other jurisdictions. 

Expert forensic support with advanced technology

We work with our own in-house CMS Evidence team of forensic experts using the market-leading software, Brainspace. Our expertise and technological know-how, combined with our bench strength of experienced CMS competition lawyers across most European countries, South America, Far and Middle East and Africa allows us to manage large-scale document reviews and discovery requests efficiently and effectively. Through our global footprint, we have the capability and expertise to conduct internal investigations involving several jurisdictions and documents/communication involving several languages.

Protecting commercial interests against fines

Last but not least we are familiar with the steps that need to be undertaken concerning listings in public registers to protect our clients’ commercial interests against any further negative consequences resulting from decisions to fine (in particular concerning projects tendered by public authorities).