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Anti-Monopoly (Anti-Trust)

In China, anti-trust and unfair competition issues have increased in importance since the enactment of the 2008 Anti-Monopoly Law (AML).  TransAsia has been working in this evolving field of law for over four years.  
TransAsia enjoys strong working relationships with key government agencies such as the Anti-Monopoly Bureau under the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM), the National Development & Reform Commission, the Ministry of Industry & Information Technology, and the State Administration for Industry & Commerce.  This gives us a unique insight into the latest developments in anti-trust law and policy, and enables us to liaise with governmental authorities on behalf of our clients in a highly effective manner.

Client Services

  • Anti-trust clearance under the AML procedures under the AML, and determining the need for and scope of the same through liaison with relevant PRC authorities
  • Anti-monopoly issues arising from licensing arrangements, M&A projects, joint ventures and other commercial activities
  • Anti-trust clearance procedures
  • Strategies for anticipating and addressing anti-trust issues in China
  • Allegations against our clients for monopolistic practices

Recent Transactions

  • Advised ArcelorMittal in relation to its acquisition of a PRC steel company and related anti-monopoly review application
  • Advised Toll Group, a leading Australian logistics and transportation company, on PRC anti-monopoly law issues relating to its acquisition of another global courier company, conducted pre-examination consultations on behalf of the client with the MOFCOM, and eventually obtained MOFCOM clearance for the transaction
  • Advised Google on PRC anti-monopoly law in relation to certain business conduct in the IT industry, and regularly monitor such conduct on its behalf for ongoing compliance
  • Advised the Motion Picture Association of America on PRC anti-monopoly law in relation to industry associations and the Association’s horizontal pricing contracts with Chinese entities
  • Advised Rinker, a Australian global constructing products company, on PRC anti-monopoly law in relation to industry associations and Rinker’s contracting practices in China
  • Regularly advise PE funds and VCs on the PRC anti-trust law implications of M&A deals.