Competition Law

The Norwegian Competition Act entered into force on 1 May 2004, and it is simply a prohibition act. The purpose of the act is to promote competition to help ensure efficient use of society's resources. In particular, the interests of consumers should be taken into consideration when the act is applied. 
 

We provide clear and practial advice on questions about competition law and EU/EEA law, to help you avoid violating rules and regulations. We can for instance assist with the following:
 

• drafting distribution agreements according to competition laws
• assessing whether refusals to supply, discounts, unreasonable commercial terms and discrimination of business associates are in breach of competition laws
• assessing whether cooperation on market sharing, process cooperation, tendering cooperation etc. are in breach of competition laws 
• assistance with the aquisition of a business, including notification to Norwegian Competition Authority, if necessary
• drafting restraint clauses when selling a business, reviewed in relation to competition laws 
• preparation of complaints to the Norwegian Competition Authority
• assistance in case of inspections conducted by the Norwegian Competition Authority