Competition law

Competition law (UOKiK/OCCP)

Our approach

We act as a business partner – not only providing legal advice but also working together with clients to find solutions that mitigate risks and support business growth. We combine legal expertise with industry insight and business experience. We assess risks and deliver feasible recommendations.

For whom?

We support companies regardless of their industry or scale of operations. We advise both dynamic SMEs and large organizations seeking to comply with antitrust regulations and the Act on Counteracting Excessive Delays in Commercial Transactions.

Competition law is a matter of balance – between market ambitions and the boundaries set by regulation. Our role is to help companies act dynamically yet safely, avoiding the nuances of legislation.
Michał Bogaczpartner, attorney-at-law

Benefits

We help companies operate in compliance with competition law, minimizing the risk of sanctions and promoting safe growth in the market.

Process Design and Prevention

We ensure our clients’ operations are compliant from the very beginning. We build regulatory awareness and support the implementation of practical operational solutions that minimize financial and legal risks. We help respond quickly and effectively to actions taken by competitors or authorities.

Industry and Market Insight

We combine legal knowledge with practical experience across various sectors, ensuring our recommendations are both compliant with regulations and oriented towards business development.

Financial Expertise

With support from our analytics company – OW Analytics – we conduct financial analyses for merger clearance applications, M&A transactions, and competition law disputes (e.g., damage valuation).

Services

We provide comprehensive support in fulfilling obligations related to OCCP oversight. Our services in this field are grouped into four key areas:

Antitrust Law

Audit of compliance of agreements (contracts) with competition law
We review company operations – including distribution, agency, franchise agreements, sales policies, and cooperation models – for competition law compliance and help implement recommended changes.

Representation in OCCP Proceedings
We represent clients in cases involving anti-competitive agreements (cartels), abuse of dominant position, contractual advantage, or unfair market practices – at all stages before OCCP and in court.

Merger Notifications to OCCP and the European Commission
We assess the need for merger notification to OCCP or EC, prepare documentation, and manage notification proceedings – helping avoid transaction blockage risks.

Contractual Advantage Consulting
 We assist clients in drafting and updating contract templates, negotiating with partners, and implementing legally compliant cooperation models. We train sales and procurement teams, support in interpreting regulations, and represent clients in unfair contractual advantage proceedings.

Practical Trainings
We conduct tailored antitrust law trainings for all employee groups, including management boards, in-house lawyers, and commercial departments, promoting awareness of lawful and unlawful practices.

Counteracting Unfair Competition

Preventive Measures
We implement mechanisms to protect IP, trade secrets, and confidentiality. We conduct trainings and audits and introduce corrective actions.

Effective Enforcement
We provide support in cases involving client theft, product copying, breaches of confidentiality, IP or non-compete clauses – including collaboration with detectives and IT experts. We handle pre-litigation and litigation stages.

Payment Delays

Compliance audit with Act on Counteracting Excessive Delays in Commercial Transactions
We review payment terms, procurement procedures, and settlement practices for compliance with the Act on Counteracting Excessive Delays in Commercial Transactions. We help design procedures, contract clauses, declarations, and prepare mandatory payment term reports.
We verify clients and contractors regarding SME/large enterprise status, identify sanction risks, and support in communication with OCCP.

Representation in OCCP Proceedings
We represent clients before OCCP in proceedings concerning excessive payment delays in commercial transactions. Our support covers full representation and preparation of argumentation in the course of the proceedings.

Consumer Protection & Competition Law in e-Commerce

e-Commerce Support
We audit purchase (procurement) models and online client/store registration processes. We represent clients before OCCP and prepare responses to customer complaints. We counter anti-competitive agreements.

Consumer Protection Support
We analyze client practices, present industry positions to OCCP, implement market best practices, and counter allegations of violating collective consumer interests or geo-blocking. We design service and discount regulations as well as complaint procedures.

Advertising Campaign Advisory
We advise on advertising campaign design, including digital and influencer marketing, and claim analysis.

Preventing Allegations of Price Fixing
We help maintain price transparency and apply practices that avoid price-fixing accusations.