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Competition & Antitrust
Competition law and the AMCU
Representation before the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine, merger clearance, unfair competition and advertising compliance, and appeals against AMCU decisions — for Ukrainian and foreign businesses.
AMCU investigations · Merger clearance · Advertising compliance

About this area
The AMCU is watching how markets work
The Antimonopoly Committee investigates misleading advertising, anticompetitive agreements and abuse of market position, and reviews mergers above set thresholds. Its fines are calculated from turnover. We help you comply before a problem arises and defend you when an investigation starts.
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The AMCU has sent you a request
Answering information requests, preparing objections and representing you during the investigation.
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You are planning a merger or acquisition
Assessing whether AMCU clearance is needed, preparing the filing and obtaining approval.
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You are launching a campaign in Ukraine
Reviewing packaging, websites and advertising claims for misleading information.
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AMCU investigations
Representation before the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine during investigations.
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Antitrust compliance
Compliance programmes and training to prevent competition violations.
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Unfair competition & advertising
Misleading advertising, copying and other unfair competition cases.
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What fines can the AMCU impose?
Fines are calculated as a percentage of the company's turnover for the previous year. For misleading information the fine can reach 5% of turnover.
Is it mandatory to answer an AMCU request?
Yes. Failure to provide information, or providing inaccurate information, is a separate violation with its own fine.
When is AMCU merger clearance required?
When the parties' worldwide and Ukrainian turnover or assets exceed the thresholds set by law. We assess this for each transaction.
Can an AMCU decision be challenged?
Yes. AMCU decisions can be appealed to a commercial court within the time limits set by law.
Does foreign advertising have to follow Ukrainian rules?
Yes, if it targets consumers in Ukraine. A claim that is allowed in another country may be misleading under Ukrainian law.
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