Anti-Monopoly/Competition Law
As one of the first PRC firms to practice in the field of anti-monopoly/competition law, Zhong Lun has provided, over the past years, extensive and in-depth legal services for many local and multinational clients and accumulated a wealth of experience.
We have established a strong anti-monopoly/competition team with both local resources and international experience. Some team members had practiced competition law for many years with prestigious international law firms before joining Zhong Lun. Some members are not only well-versed in anti-monopoly/competition laws, but also expert in particular industries.
Scope of Services:
We have established a strong anti-monopoly/competition team with both local resources and international experience. Some team members had practiced competition law for many years with prestigious international law firms before joining Zhong Lun. Some members are not only well-versed in anti-monopoly/competition laws, but also expert in particular industries.
Scope of Services:
- Filing of concentration of undertakings (merger control filing)
- Negotiation of settlements with anti-monopoly law enforcement agencies
- Drafting and reviewing of various business agreements (e.g. licensing agreements, distribution agreements, research and development agreements, co-operation agreements)
- Representing in investigations conducted by competition authorities
- Representing in damage claims resulting from cartel findings
- Representing in administrative reviews, civil or administrative litigations
- Advising on other regulatory compliance matters
Honors & Awards
- Zhong Lun’s anti-monopoly/competition law practice was ranked in Band 2 of Chambers Asia Guide 2009.
Representative Cases
- Panasonic-Sanyo merger
In the landmark merger between Panasonic Corporation (“Panasonic”) and Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd. (“Sanyo”), Zhong Lun was retained by both parties to assist them to handle anti-monopoly matters in China. On October 30, 2009, the Ministry of Commerce (“MOFCOM”) announced that it conditionally approved the merger. Zhong Lun was further retained to assist the parties in their implementation of the remedial measures stipulated by MOFCOM.(2009) - Acquisition of Jiangsu Tongda Co., Ltd. by S.C. Johnson (representing S.C. Johnson)(2009)
- Acquisition of NOVA Chemicals by International Petroleum Investment Company (representing NOVA Chemicals)(2009)
- Acquisition of China Central Properties Limited by Shui On Construction and Materials Limited (representing Shui On)(2009)
- Sale of Nikko Asset Management by Citigroup Inc. (representing Citigroup Inc.)(2009)
- Acquisition of Moatech by Nidec Corporation (representing Nidec)(2009)
