Strategic Legal Counsel for Market Competition, Mergers, and Regulatory Compliance in Pakistan
At Legum, our Competition & Antitrust practice provides comprehensive legal support to businesses navigating Pakistan’s competition law framework. We represent local and international clients before the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) and the Competition Appellate Tribunal, and advise on mergers, joint ventures, distribution structures, market dominance issues, and anti-competitive conduct.
Our team has successfully handled merger approvals, exemption applications for prohibited agreements, and appeals before regulatory and judicial forums. We regularly assist clients during investigations, show-cause proceedings, and dawn raids conducted by the CCP. Our experience spans sectors including telecommunications, technology, aviation, pharmaceuticals, FMCG, logistics, and financial services.
We combine legal precision with commercial understanding to help clients remain competitive while complying with the Competition Act, 2010, CCP regulations, and international best practices.
Our Competition & Antitrust Services Include:
Merger Control
- Advising on notifiability thresholds and transaction structuring
- Preparing and submitting pre-merger notifications to the CCP
- Coordinating with regulators for Phase I and Phase II clearances
- Addressing ancillary restraints and post-merger conditions
Restrictive Agreements & Exemptions
- Assessing vertical and horizontal agreements under Section 4 of the Competition Act
- Applying for exemptions for exclusive distribution, licensing, joint ventures, and R&D collaborations
- Drafting competition-compliant commercial agreements
Cartels & Collusive Practices
- Defending clients during cartel investigations and enforcement actions
- Responding to show-cause notices and participating in hearings
- Advising on leniency applications and cooperation protocols
Abuse of Dominance
- Advising dominant enterprises on pricing, refusals to deal, exclusive arrangements, and tying practices
- Defending against allegations of abuse of dominance under Section 3 of the Act
Competition Law Due Diligence
- Conducting risk assessments and legal audits in mergers, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships
- Identifying and mitigating anti-competitive risks during transactional planning
Appellate Representation
- Representing clients before the Competition Appellate Tribunal in appeals from CCP decisions
- Filing writ petitions and constitutional challenges before High Courts
Compliance Programs & Training
- Developing internal competition law compliance policies and manuals
- Training sales, legal, and compliance teams to detect and prevent competition law violations
Why Choose Legum?
- Extensive experience representing clients before the Competition Commission of Pakistan and Competition Appellate Tribunal
- Deep understanding of both domestic and cross-border merger control requirements
- Trusted advisors on competition law risks in commercial agreements, licensing, and joint ventures
- Strong track record in defending clients in investigations and appeals
- Practical and industry-specific advice focused on protecting market position while maintaining compliance
Whether you’re executing a merger, responding to a regulatory inquiry, or seeking to ensure compliance with Pakistan’s competition law regime, Legum offers strategic and responsive counsel every step of the way.
Contact us today for effective representation in competition and antitrust matters.