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COMPETITION LAW & ANTI-TRUST


Practice in this area includes: analysis of the file and authorization requirements regarding mergers and acquisitions, including both domestic and international transactions (with implications in Uruguay); study of the impact of various antitrust practices involving pricing policies; consultancy on the spectrum of permitted activities under competition laws. Bergstein  successfully represented an international trademark owner in the leading case involving competition laws, trademark protection, and unfair competition. The Firm is frequently called upon to represent companies involved in administrative proceedings conducted by the regulatory body, the Competition Promotion/Defense Commission.

Visible cases include:

  • Legal representation of the Uruguayan subsidiary of a renowned credit card in a claim for anti-competitive practices promoted by a fluvial transportation company.
  • Legal representation of a telecommunications company in an administrative procedure before the telecommunications regulatory agency regarding antitrust claims filed against the State-owned telecommunications company.
  • Legal representation of a US firm in a dispute concerning the distribution of products beyond the licensed and authorized territory.

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