Sotchi & Partners Law Firm

Competition Law

Competition law plays a crucial role in the proper functioning of the market and in protecting the competitive environment against abusive, anti-competitive, or restrictive practices. It is a complex field situated at the intersection of national and European regulations, where each phase requires a careful, well-founded, and strategic approach.

Our services in Competition Law

Consultancy on compliance with competition legislation — evaluation of contracts and commercial practices for conformity with applicable regulations;
Legal assistance in investigations conducted by the Competition Council - the preparation of necessary documentation and representation during hearings;
Representation in administrative litigation – contesting the decisions of the Competition Council before the competent courts;
Analysis of commercial agreements – distribution, franchise, and exclusivity arrangements – aimed at identifying and eliminating potentially restrictive clauses;
Legal assistance in cases involving abuse of dominant position – assessment of commercial conduct and preparation of the defense;
Legal representation in merger control proceedings – notification, clearance, and obtaining authorization for relevant transactions;
Consultancy on anti-competitive practices – identification and prevention of cartels, as well as horizontal and vertical agreements;
Legal assistance in disputes concerning unfair competition and misleading advertising – protecting commercial interests and reputation;
Legal representation before national and European courts in proceedings involving competition law matters;
Internal compliance audit – identifying competition risks in companies’ operational activities;
Training for company personnel – guidance on competition rules and fair business practices;
Legal assistance in recovering damages resulting from anti-competitive practices, including actions for obtaining compensation.

Our experience in Competition Law

Our team, consisting of lawyers Sorin Nogai and Alisa Martînov, has extensive experience in representing companies before competition authorities and national courts in cases involving complex competition law matters. Notable cases include the representation of Elitagrotehnologie SRL before the Supreme Court of Justice in a litigation against the Competition Council – a case with significant impact on competition regulations and the distribution market in the Republic of Moldova.

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Our Professionals in Competition Law

Alisa Martinov

Alisa Martinov

Partner

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Inna Sotchi

Inna Sotchi

Managing Partner

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Sorin Nogai

Sorin Nogai

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