You may wonder why legal services in competition law are necessary. In this article, we aim to answer this question in detail and introduce the scope of our competition law legal services.
Understanding Georgian competition law and ensuring that your business activities comply with competition legislation is critically important for any company operating in Georgia. Whether it concerns an investigation initiated by the Competition Agency of Georgia, a merger between business entities, the acquisition of another company, a complex commercial transaction, or the conclusion of agreements between market participants, the involvement of a competition law specialist is essential to ensure that these activities comply with applicable legislation.
Our law firm provides high-level legal services in competition law in Georgia. Our team, led by managing partner Dr. Giga Adamia, a Doctor of Law in competition law and one of the leading experts in this field in Georgia, offers strategic and in-depth legal support to protect your business interests.
It is worth noting that our managing partner obtained his doctoral degree specifically in competition law and is the author of numerous academic publications in this field, which can be accessed through his Academia.edu profile.
Below you can explore the full scope of our competition law legal services.
I. Representation before the Competition Agency
We represent clients in all types of proceedings conducted by the Competition Agency of Georgia.
Our services include:
- preparation of responses to official correspondence from the Agency
- preparation and submission of complaints
- preparation of responses to complaints filed against your company
- development of legal arguments and defense strategies for the protection of your interests
Our team combines extensive practical experience with strong academic expertise to effectively protect your business in complex competition law proceedings.
II. Contract Analysis and Compliance with Competition Law
Competition legislation prohibits agreements that aim to restrict or significantly distort competition.
For this reason, before entering into any agreement, it is essential to assess whether its provisions may restrict competition or violate competition rules.
Our competition law services in this area include:
✔ legal analysis of commercial agreements and assessment of their compliance with competition law
✔ structuring and drafting agreements involving exclusivity clauses, pricing policies, joint ventures, technology transfer, and other complex commercial arrangements in full compliance with competition regulations
Under Georgian competition law, fines for violations may reach up to 5% of a company’s turnover from the previous financial year. Proper legal assessment and risk prevention are therefore essential.
III. Abuse of Dominant Position
If your company holds a dominant position in the market, careful legal planning is required to avoid conduct that could be considered an abuse of dominance and lead to substantial fines.
We assist businesses in structuring transactions and market behavior in a way that ensures compliance with competition legislation. Our services also include legal assessments and compliance evaluations designed to prevent competition law violations.
In addition, if your business is suffering from anti-competitive practices by a dominant undertaking, we provide legal support to protect your interests under competition law.
IV. Merger Control and Notification to the Competition Agency
A merger involves the combination of two independent undertakings into a single economic entity. In certain cases, such transactions require approval from the Competition Agency of Georgia.
The law also requires notification when acquiring a controlling stake in another company or otherwise obtaining significant control over another undertaking.
Our competition law legal services include:
- legal assessment of whether your transaction is subject to merger notification requirements
- preparation of all documentation required for submitting the notification to the Competition Agency
- full legal support during the administrative proceedings initiated after the notification is submitted
V. Competition Law Compliance Programs
Assessing whether your business activities comply with competition legislation is one of the most effective ways to prevent legal risks and maintain market stability.
Our competition law legal services include:
- development of tailored competition law compliance programs adapted to the specifics of your business
- training sessions for employees on competition law rules and best practices
We help businesses create a legal culture that protects them from fines and reputational damage.
VI. Unfair Competition – Legal Advice and Protection
Georgian competition legislation prohibits unfair competition and provides sanctions for such conduct.
Our legal services include both preventive advice and representation in disputes involving unfair competition.
We assist companies in avoiding conduct that may constitute unfair competition, including:
- misleading advertising or false commercial claims
- concealing the real purpose of transactions
- damaging the reputation of competitors through unjustified criticism
- imitation of product appearance or packaging
- unauthorized use of trade secrets
- bribery or calls for boycott of competitors
VII. Why Choose Us
Our law firm provides high-level and practical legal services in competition law tailored to the needs and business specifics of each client.
Our managing partner, Dr. Giga Adamia, is one of the leading experts in Georgian competition law. With deep academic knowledge and practical experience, he helps businesses operate in the market without legal risks and protect their interests in complex competition law matters.
Contact us today and receive professional competition law legal services designed to protect your business.
If you want your commercial activities to remain fully protected under competition law, contact us today and receive professional legal services in competition law.
