COMPETITION AND CONSUMER PROTECTION
Our lawyers have extensive experience in providing legal assistance in both Polish and EU competition and consumer protection law. Not only can we assess our clients’ compliance with national and EU competition, anti-monopoly, and consumer protection regulations, but we also offer insights regarding their use of standardized forms and agreements in the context of competition and consumer protection law.
Our expertise encompasses the following services:
- preparation of the necessary notification materials as a prerequisite for obtaining government approval related to concentration intentions. This includes conducting preliminary assessments to determine if such notice is required;
- analysis of distribution schemes in relation to competition law, with a particular focus on dealership, franchising, and distribution agreements;
- representation of clients before the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection;
- assessment of commercial practices and promotions, including rebate schemes, in comparison to practices that restrict competition, abuse of a dominant positions, and adhere to consumer protection law;
- pursuing claims arising from unfair competition;
- review and management of standardized contractual forms to ensure compliance with applicable consumer protection regulations;
- product liability assessment and protection, including warranty, non-conformity, and hazardous risks;
- review of marketing and promotion schemes to ensure alignment with relevant regulations, including antitrust, unfair competition, and consumer protection laws;
- formulating strategies, providing legal opinions, and facilitating the implementation of consumer protection statutes. This extends to operating online platforms, applications, and digital commerce transactions.