operational issues

Infringements can occur at any level of an organisation and not always by the directors or managers.  It is of critical importance to consider the potentially anti-competitive effects of any commercial arrangements that you may be contemplating or have in place.  Standard terms of business and other commercial agreements should take account of competition law.  We can help with the preparation of documents so that they comply with the rules.

Every business should also ensure its operations and measures avoid business practices which could be deemed to be anti-competitive behaviour.

To minimise the risks, a competition compliance policy, setting out acceptable behaviour, is a prudent investment and may reduce fines in the event of an unwitting infringement.  We can assess your business arrangements to ensure compliance with the UK/EU regimes and advise on any necessary changes.

If you would like a breakdown of the specific services that we provide in this and in other areas of competition law, please go to our services page.

For further information please contact Mary Chant in the competition team on 023 8085 7043 or email mary.chant@bllaw.co.uk