We frequently advise on issues of European Law
and matters arising under the Treaty of Rome particularly in the area of
anti-competitive practices, dominant position issues, franchising, selective
distribution, market regulation, anti-dumping and freedom of movement of goods
and services.
We have successfully challenged the validity
and enforceability of aspects of UK
statutes on the basis that they are not compliant with European Union Law and
have been responsible for opening up extensive new markets in the UK for products
the free sale of which was previously restricted.
We have also successfully challenged the market
practices of various dominant companies whose business activities were found to
be contrary to the provisions of the Treaty of Rome thereby securing substantial
commercial advantage for our clients.
We act for clients who are engaged in
proceedings before the European
Court or may be subject to the procedures of the
European Commission.
We have been involved in a number of cases
involving the preparation and submission to the European Commission of formal
Complaints on behalf of clients who consider that their interests have been
prejudiced by the anti-competitive activities of other companies operating
within the European Union, or resisting or advising in relation to Complaints
to which our clients find themselves subject.
If you wish to discuss any aspect of European
Union Law please contact Christopher J Sherliker who has himself
worked with the European Commission and who specialised in this area
exclusively for a number of years.