DILV
Public affairs & Dreptul concurenței
Public Affairs and Competition Law
Legal consulting for companies and organizations
The relationship between a company and government agencies goes beyond mere compliance. It can be strategically managed by understanding the regulatory framework, anticipating legislative changes, and positioning oneself correctly vis-à-vis decision-making authorities. Dîlv Alexandru Paul Law Firm provides consulting services in public affairs and competition law for companies, associations, and organizations with interests at the institutional level, with an active presence in Bucharest.
Public Affairs - Relations with Institutions
Legislative and Regulatory Monitoring
Monitoring legislative changes relevant to the client’s sector, analyzing the legal impact of new regulations, and submitting comments during public consultation procedures. Companies that anticipate legislative changes have a real competitive advantage over those that react only after the changes have been enacted.
Representation before public authorities and institutions
Legal assistance in dealings with ministries, regulatory agencies, local authorities, and other public institutions—including petitions, memoranda, requests for hearings, and responses to public consultations. Legal documents addressed to these institutions are far more effective when they are professionally drafted and substantiated. Formulating positions, participating in public debates, and engaging in consultation processes.
Institutional Crisis Management
When a company is the subject of an investigation, an administrative inquiry, or an adverse public decision, the initial response is critical. We provide immediate legal assistance and advice on corporate communications.
Competition law
Investigations by the Competition Council
If your company is under investigation for anti-competitive practices—such as collusion among competitors, abuse of a dominant position, or resale price maintenance—we provide legal representation throughout the administrative proceedings and in challenging decisions in court.
Competition Compliance
Compliance audit to identify practices that pose a competition risk, internal compliance programs, and training for sales and management teams. Penalties imposed by the Competition Council can amount to up to 10% of turnover; prevention is far more effective.
Mergers and Acquisitions – Notification of Concentrations
Assessment of notification thresholds, preparation of the notification dossier for the Competition Council or the European Commission, and assistance during the review process and in negotiating commitments.
State aid
Verifying the compliance of public support schemes with European state aid rules, assisting with notifications to the European Commission, and challenging illegal schemes that harm competitors.
Unfair commercial practices
Unfair competition against competitors, defamation, imitation, debauchery, and the legal remedies available to combat them.
Schedule a consultation
Do you need advice on public affairs or competition law? Contact our office in Bucharest.
Monday–Friday · including online consultations for clients living abroad
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is a leniency program, and how does it work?
A company involved in a cartel may be granted immunity or a significant reduction in its fine if it reports the cartel and cooperates with the Competition Council before the other participants do. The leniency program is a complex legal instrument that requires specialized assistance.
Is an exclusivity clause in a distributor agreement legal?
It depends on the supplier’s market share and the duration of the exclusivity. Below certain thresholds, exclusivity clauses are exempt from competition rules. Above these thresholds, they require a case-by-case analysis.
How do I know if my company is required to notify the Competition Council of an acquisition?
There are thresholds established by law regarding the aggregate turnover of the entities involved, both at the national and individual levels. If these thresholds are exceeded, notification is required before the transaction is finalized.
