Strategic defense against sanctions imposed by the Office for the Protection of Competition
ARROWS Law Firm represented a client in extensive administrative proceedings before the Office for the Protection of Competition (ÚOHS) concerning suspected cartel activity and possible abuse of a dominant position. Our lawyers immediately took charge of crisis communication during an unannounced on-site investigation (dawn raid), provided guidance to employees, and ensured that all ÚOHS actions were carried out in accordance with the law. At the same time, we analyzed all the collected materials, assessed the relevance of the evidence, and evaluated the procedural risks for the next stages of the proceedings.
Following the notification of objections, we prepared a comprehensive legal and economic statement, supplemented by our own evidence, expert opinions, and an analysis of the relevant market. We also provided the client with strategic recommendations on how to proceed, including an assessment of the possibilities for settlement or use of the leniency program, and set up a competition compliance program for future operations. This combination of legal argumentation and procedural strategy led to a result that significantly limited the possible impact of the proceedings on the client's business.
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