Leading Cyprus Law Firm practicing competition law, merger control, oil and gas law, EU law, intellectual property and litigation.

ABUSE OF DOMINANCE

Our services can help your organization make sure that, whichever industry you are operating in, your transactions meet the requirements of all competition rules, that your business policies are compliant and that your interests are well-protected. It is often the case that competition law infringements occur as a result of the behaviour of market participants holding a large share of the market, should that be a monopoly, oligopoly or other form of dominance.Our full range of services in competition law also means that we are your definitive provider of legal support in cases where your business is affected by anticompetitive practices on behalf of dominant market players that could be abusing their position. We also advise our dominant clients as to how they can maintain compliance with competition rules when they possess large market shares.

Our specialized legal services cover:

  • Advice on whether practices on behalf of dominant market participants is compliant with competition rules;
  • Advice over rights of refusal to supply or refusal to grant access to facilities, networks or intellectual property to competitors;
  • Advice over potential barriers of entry imposed over new competitors in a given market;
  • Advice on vertical and horizontal relationships between suppliers, resellers and customers;
  • Litigation and dispute resolution with respect to the conduct of dominant undertakings that infringes the law.

Our work also focuses on sector-specific compliance, including energy (electricity and gas), telecommunications, air transport and media.

Contact us to discuss your legal needs at competition@antoniou.com.cy.

ANASTASIOS ANTONIOU LLC is a boutique Cyprus Law Firm advising on Competition law, Merger Control, Oil and Gas law and Energy, Intellectual Property, Aviation law, EU law and Maritime Security, while our Litigation team addresses disputes in all of the above practice areas.

What sets our Firm apart is its commitment to legal clarity. This meas that we strive to provide comprehensive legal solutions to contemporary legal challenges in a clear, reliable and unequivocal manner. Our concrete set of values ensure that formulating client relationships founded on trust, reliability and integrity is a pivotal element of how we work.

Find out why we are the Cyprus Lawyers of choice for a plethora of multinational corporations and global law firms.

As Featured On:

  • Legal 500: Leading Cyprus Law Firm 2012 and 2013
  • Legal 500: Leading Cyprus Law Firm EU & Competition law
  • Legal 500: Recommended Lawyers 2012 and 2013
  • Martindale Hubbell 'Preeminent' Ranking 2010, 2011, 2012
  • DealMakers Global Awards 2012 Energy Law and Competition Law
  • Finance Monthly Legal Awards 2012 - Intellectual Property Law Firm of the Year Cyprus
  • Lawyers World Global Top Tier Firm in Oil & Gas Law
  • ACQ Global Awards 2011, 2012 - 'Competition Law Firm of the Year'
  • Corporate INTL Global Awards 2010, 2011 and 2012 - Competition Law Firm of the Year Cyprus'
  • World Finance Legal Awards 2011
  • ICLM Private Funds Firm Award 2011
  • Global Law Experts Recommended Firm - Energy Law & Competition Law
  • Acquisition International 2012 M&A Awards - 'Competition Law Firm of the Year in Cyprus'
  • ICLM Dispute Resolution Award 2011
  • Lawyer Monthly 100 Lawyers 2011
  • International Referral Competition Law experts - Cyprus
  • Contact

    Email us or call us on (+357) 25105038 to speak to one of our Advocates and Legal Consultants.

    Cyprus Oil and Gas Law

    The discovery of hydrocarbons reserves offshore Cyprus has placed the island on the natural gas exploration and exploitation map. We are one of the few Cyprus law firms specializing in Oil and Gas law, having hands-on expertise and a solid reputation.

    Under our Oil and Gas practice, our expert energy lawyers, trained in international oil & gas law, drafting and negotiation, advise on legal and regulatory issues associated with upstream, midstream and downstream developments in Cyprus. Having acted as Cyprus counsel for multinational oil & gas companies, we have an established track-record in addressing contractual and transactional issues with respect to exploration, exploitation and distribution of natural gas.

    Contact our Oil and Gas team to discuss your requirements.

    Merger Control and Cartels

    Merger control, abuses of market dominance and unfair trading practices are areas in which we have established a leading practice. In an increasingly competitive world, regulating cartels and other anticompetitive practices is a fundamental aspect of a strong Economy.

    We assist with victims of collusion in the market and advise on circumstances where a monopolistic or oligopolistic market suffers from abuse of dominance.

    If your business is merging with another business, whether within Cyprus or as a foreign-to-foreign merger, or is forming a joint venture or acquiring another business, you may need clearance from the Cypriot competition authority. Learn more or contact us directly to discuss your circumstances.