The legal consulting service on Antitrust and Competition offered by PANETTA Consulting Group is designed to support clients in navigating the complex regulatory framework governing competition, ensuring compliance with antitrust laws and promoting fair and competitive business practices. In an increasingly regulated and globalised market, it is essential for businesses to be aware of the risks connected with competition rules and to adopt commercial strategies that comply with the applicable legal framework.

PANETTA Consulting Group’s team, composed of experts in competition law and market regulation, offers tailored and strategic advice covering all critical areas of this field:

Antitrust compliance: PANETTA Consulting Group provides specialised assistance to ensure that clients’ business activities comply with national and European antitrust regulations. This includes analysing business practices to identify potential risks of infringement, reviewing contracts and commercial policies, and training personnel on how to avoid anti-competitive conduct.

Defence in antitrust proceedings: PANETTA Consulting Group’s team represents clients in proceedings before antitrust authorities, such as the Italian Competition Authority, AGCM, and the European Commission. The advice covers all stages of the proceedings, from responding to requests for information to defence in investigations and litigation, through to the negotiation of any sanctions or leniency agreements.

Mergers and acquisitions, or M&A: PANETTA Consulting Group supports clients in merger and acquisition transactions, ensuring compliance with antitrust regulations and managing mandatory notifications to competition authorities. The team provides comprehensive advice to prevent transactions from being considered anti-competitive, ensuring accurate risk assessment and effective management of discussions with the competent authorities.

Abuse of dominant position and restrictive business practices: the service includes assistance in managing risks connected with abuses of dominant position and restrictive business practices, such as cartels or exclusive agreements. PANETTA Consulting Group helps clients develop commercial strategies that comply with competition rules, minimising the risk of sanctions and litigation.

Preventive advice and training: PANETTA Consulting Group offers preventive consulting services to identify and mitigate antitrust risks before they materialise. This includes antitrust audits, reviews of corporate policies and tailored training for management and employees, with the aim of promoting a corporate culture that complies with competition regulations.

Relying on PANETTA Consulting Group for legal advice on Antitrust and Competition means securing an expert and competent partner capable of guiding clients through complex antitrust regulations and defending them in the event of proceedings or investigations. With a proactive approach focused on protecting business interests, PANETTA Consulting Group enables its clients to operate in a competitive market in full compliance with the law, reducing legal risks and safeguarding their reputation.