Competition Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution
We have significant experience of representing clients before the European Courts in Luxembourg with our lawyers having handled multiple appeals against European Commission (EC) decisions in cartel, abuse of dominance and State Aid cases. We have also acted on behalf of clients in preliminary ruling cases originating from domestic courts alongside local counsel.
We have an excellent understanding of the complex issues that arise in competition litigation, whether stand-alone or follow-on damages claims, and we have experience of working with high quality barristers and lawyers specialised in damages claims. We also understand how the risks attached to subsequent litigation may affect the way in which competition investigations are conducted and defended.
Due to our autonomous nature, we are also well placed to provide expert opinions where independent advice is required, for example where there is a dispute between the parties and/or their current advisors.
Uniquely among specialist competition lawyers, Oliver Bretz and Sarah Long are both CEDR qualified Mediators. Mediation can be an effective way of resolving competition damages claims, particularly in a follow-on scenario. The presence of the Mediator as an independent neutral changes the dynamic of the negotiation.
Featured Experience:
- Unlockd in its litigation against Google for abusing its dominant position by removing Unlockd’s apps from the Google Play Store ecosystem and denying access to its ad server Admob
- Slovak Telekom in Case T-851/14, Slovak Telekom v. Commission
- Huawei in Case C-170/13, Huawei v. ZTE.
- Samsung in Case T-84/13, Samsung SDI and others v. Commission
- Leading Asian mobile device makers in several arbitration proceedings against SEP holders
- Leading car manufacturer in arbitration proceeding against parts supplier