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Antitrust & Competition
Navigating Global Enforcement, Compliance, and Strategic Growth
Antitrust and competition laws are critical for companies seeking to expand, defend against competitor challenges, or respond to agency scrutiny. These laws shape expansion strategies, compliance frameworks, and overall risk management in global commerce. At SJKP LLP, we combine deep regulatory insight with practical business acumen to guide clients through the evolving global competition landscape.
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1. Antitrust & Competition in Strategic Expansion
For businesses pursuing growth, understanding merger control regimes and competitive assessments is essential. Regulators worldwide continue to intensify scrutiny of M&A activity, particularly in industries such as technology, healthcare, and consumer goods. We help clients anticipate enforcement risks, assess overlapping markets, and navigate complex multijurisdictional filings with a pragmatic, forward-looking approach. Our lawyers design strategies that support expansion while mitigating the risk of investigations and transaction delays.
Antitrust & Competition Due Diligence and Risk Analysis
Our team conducts competition-specific due diligence to uncover potential red flags before transactions are finalized. This includes reviewing market concentration, competitor overlaps, vertical restraint risks, and pricing practices. We help clients evaluate whether a proposed deal could trigger agency concerns, design remedies where needed, and build strong submissions to regulators. By integrating antitrust due diligence into deal strategy, we ensure that clients achieve growth objectives without unexpected regulatory roadblocks.
2. Antitrust & Competition in Investigations and Defense
Facing an antitrust investigation or dawn raid can place companies at substantial risk, both financially and reputationally. We help clients manage immediate crisis response, secure internal communications, and engage regulators strategically. Our defense strategies emphasize transparency where appropriate, while vigorously protecting clients against unfounded allegations. Whether before the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), European Commission, or Asian authorities, we provide comprehensive support to minimize liability exposure.
Antitrust & Competition Leniency and Settlement Programs
We assist clients with navigating leniency and settlement programs, which can significantly reduce penalties when companies cooperate constructively with regulators. Our team advises on self-reporting obligations, multi-jurisdictional coordination of leniency applications, and negotiation of settlement terms. By aligning legal defense with business priorities, we help clients achieve favorable outcomes and preserve long-term market credibility.
3. Antitrust & Competition in Corporate Compliance
Antitrust compliance requires more than static policies—it demands active monitoring, continuous training, and integration into corporate culture. With enforcement agencies increasingly focusing on proactive compliance programs, businesses must adopt preventive measures rather than simply reacting to investigations. We help clients design robust compliance frameworks that reflect the realities of modern, interconnected markets.
Antitrust & Competition Training and Culture Integration
Our lawyers develop multilingual training programs tailored to different regions and business units. We conduct mock dawn raids, create manager toolkits, and design internal reporting structures that encourage compliance at every level of the organization. By embedding compliance into daily operations, we ensure that companies remain resilient in jurisdictions where antitrust enforcement is evolving rapidly.
4. Antitrust & Competition Global Regulatory Insight
Our team includes former regulators and seasoned advocates across the U.S., Europe, and Asia. This allows us to provide unmatched insight into the priorities of competition authorities and anticipate enforcement trends. From advising on investigations into Big Tech mergers to counseling traditional industries on cartel allegations, we deliver global strategies that align with local realities.
Leveraging Former Regulators’ Experience in Cross-Border Matters
We draw on the experience of our former government officials to guide clients through domestic and cross-border proceedings. This includes representing clients before the U.S. DOJ and FTC, the European Commission, the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), and Asia-Pacific regulators such as China’s SAMR and Japan’s JFTC. By leveraging insider perspectives on enforcement strategies, we craft legal arguments that resonate with regulators and increase the likelihood of favorable outcomes.
The information provided in this article is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Reading or relying on the contents of this article does not create an attorney-client relationship with our firm. For advice regarding your specific situation, please consult a qualified attorney licensed in your jurisdiction.
