Competition/Antitrust

About

Provided by ZAB Ellex Kļaviņš SIA

Ellex competition team handles the largest competition cases in Latvia and the Baltics and has a strong track record with advising clients in all sectors, particularly, in the financial services, food, retail and pharma sectors.

Ellex has the largest competition team available in the Baltics, which is not only capable of handling various complex matters simultaneously on the pan-Baltic level, but also capable of swiftly responding in case of urgency (e.g. dawn-raids).

Ellex has competence and in-depth knowledge in all areas of competition law, including antitrust, state aid and merger control cases as well as competition litigation, daily compliance and advisory matters.

We have a comprehensive knowledge of economic and business processes and an excellent understanding of various industries. This has proven an invaluable asset for understanding the business environment where our clients operate, allowing us to address the unique needs of each client, to take into consideration all specific aspects of our clients’ industries and to offer business- oriented solutions.

Proven expertise and track record of advising on landmark competition cases both at the Competition Council and in courts, both national and European, including pioneering a number of legal issues  (first preliminary reference to CJEU in antitrust law in Latvia; first settlement decision with the Competition Council; involvement of the Competition Council in anticompetitive actions of other state authorities etc.).