Antitrust/ Competition | Fangda Partners

Antitrust Compliance

A leading Chinese internet company on antitrust and competition compliance issues concerning alleged abuse of dominance and technology licensing.
A multinational manufacturer in analyzing sensitive information exchange issues between its affiliates and joint venture partners.
A world-leading sporting goods company on competition concerns in connection with distribution and franchising agreements in China and Hong Kong.
A multinational cement company in antitrust compliance, in particular risks of cartel and sensitive information exchange.
A number of Japanese conglomerates/companies on antitrust compliance in China involving vertical restraints and abuse of dominance.
A number of multinational pharmaceutical companies on competition concerns relating to distribution and commercialization arrangements in the context of medical reform.
A number of multinational companies in formulating or revising their antitrust compliance manuals and policies.

Antitrust Litigation

A multinational high-tech company in a series of antitrust civil cases concerning the license of its patent portfolio connected with telecommunication standards.
A multinational software company in its defense against antitrust claims filed by distributors on the grounds of abuse of market dominance.
A global communications technology company in a dispute over alleged abuse of market dominance relating to restrictive provisions in intellectual property license agreements.
An electrical equipment manufacturing company in a dispute with a global energy company over alleged abuse of market dominance concerning restrictive provisions in supply agreements.
A multinational chemicals company raising an antitrust claim for abuse of market dominance against a U.S.-based petrochemical company concerning restrictive provisions in supply agreements.
A Japanese company in defending allegations following a decision by the EU Commission involving an alleged international cartel.

Antitrust Investigations

A multinational shipping company accused of cartel conduct, resulting in the first acquittal of a multinational company.
An international shipping company in a cartel investigation initiated by the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), which resulted in the investigation being suspended.
Three state-owned port groups in an NDRC antitrust investigation into alleged abuse of dominance. The NDRC dropped its charges against one of the groups and suspended its investigation of the remaining two.
A leading international company in the entertainment industry in an abuse of dominance investigation.
An international chemical company in the first abuse of dominance investigation initiated by a local antitrust authority in this sector.
An international medical device company in the first and largest antitrust investigation in the medical device sector.
Three multinational automobile companies in their respective dawn raids and antitrust investigation into resale price maintenance practice.
A multinational chemical company in an investigation into resale price maintenance practice.
A European consumer goods manufacturer in an investigation into resale price maintenance initiated by the local Development and Reform Commission.
A U.S. company in settling an NDRC antitrust investigation into alleged abuse of dominance involving standard essential patents. The NDRC did not impose any fines or penalties.
A multinational technology company in handling a State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) investigation involving alleged abuse of dominance through license schemes.

Merger Control

Novelis on its US$2.6 billion acquisition of Aleris Corporation, which was conditionally approved by the Chinese competition authority.
Cargotec on its €87 million acquisition of the marine and offshore business from TTS Group, which was conditionally approved by the Chinese competition authority.
Boeing on its US$4.75 billion acquisition of the commercial jet business division of Embraer.
Rockwell Collins on its US$30 billion acquisition of United Technologies Corporation, which was conditionally approved by the Chinese competition authority.
Linde Group on its €66 billion merger with Praxair, which was conditionally approved by the Chinese competition authority.
The Walt Disney Company and 21st Century Fox, Inc. on Disney’s US$71.3 billion acquisition of Fox.
DuPont on its US$130 billion merger with the Dow Chemical Company, which was conditionally approved by the Chinese competition authority.
Becton, Dickinson and Company on its US$24 billion merger with C.R. Bard, which was conditionally approved by the Chinese competition authority.
Broadcom on its proposed US$117 billion acquisition of Qualcomm.
AB InBev on the Chinese merger control aspects of its acquisition of SAB Miller for US$104 billion, which was conditionally approved by the Chinese competition authority.
Jude Medical on its US$25 billion merger with Abbott Laboratories, which was conditionally approved by the Chinese competition authority..
Baosteel on its merger with Wuhan Steel, creating one of the largest steel manufacturers in the world.
Konecranes on its US$6.1 billion acquisition of Terex Corporation.
Nokia on its €15.6 billion acquisition of Alcatel-Lucent, which was conditionally approved by the Chinese competition authority.
Canon on its US$6 billion acquisition of Toshiba Medical.
Schlumberger and Cameron on Schlumberger’s US$14.8 billion acquisition of Cameron.
Albemarle on its US$2 billion acquisition of Rockwood.
Merck on its US$17 billion acquisition of Sigma-Aldrich.
EMC on its US$67 billion merger with Dell.