Antitrust & Competition
Our Antitrust & Competition Practice takes a lead role in any interaction with the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore ("CCCS"). We guide our clients in every aspect of antitrust, competition, and consumer protection matters. Our team has been involved in some of the most significant decisions by the CCCS, including all multijurisdictional cartel decisions and several landmark merger control decisions.
Merger Control – Singapore and Multijurisdictional Filings: We prioritise understanding our clients' businesses and industries to deliver practical, risk-based analyses on whether merger control filings are recommended – which is crucial given Singapore's voluntary filing regime. We also guide clients through the entire merger review process, representing them in all engagements with the CCCS. In cross-border transactions, we act as a single point of contact, managing multijurisdictional merger filing exercises involving foreign regulators. We handle all interactions with foreign counsel, from collaborating on merger filing analyses and determining filing requirements to coordinating data exchanges for filings, with a view to providing clients with consistent, strategic support throughout the merger control process.
Cartel and Conduct Investigations: Our team represents clients throughout the entire lifecycle of cartel and conduct investigations, defending their interests from leniency applications, the initial request for information or dawn raid, to the conclusion of investigations and the appeals process (if necessary). We work closely with foreign counsel in multijurisdictional cartels, ensuring a coordinated and strategic approach across different jurisdictions. We develop proactive strategies in managing complex investigations to achieve the best possible outcomes for our clients.
Foreign Investment and National Security Regimes: We guide clients in navigating foreign investment and national security regimes, coordinating reviews with local counsel in relevant jurisdictions, and preparing the necessary filings. In Singapore, we advise parties on the Significant Investments Review Act and the Transport Sector (Critical Firms) Act. This includes entities considered for designation under these regimes, as well as their controllers and potential acquirers, in respect of the operation of the Act, their corresponding approval / notification related obligations, and the potential scope of directions that may be issued by the relevant authorities.
Trade, Customs Regulation, and Consumer Protection: Our expertise extends to trade and customs regulation and consumer protection laws. We provide clients with compliance advice, regulatory due diligence, and strategic insights on the impact of government regulations on business operations, helping them stay ahead in complex regulatory environments. In consumer protection matters, we support clients from the initial investigation phase to settlement negotiations and appeals, with a view to achieving efficient and compliant resolutions.
Our commitment to delivering client-oriented solutions ensures that our clients remain compliant, competitive, and well-positioned to achieve their business goals.