Antitrust Investigation
Lifang & Partners has been substantively involved in several antitrust investigations in China. In a number of trailblazing matters, we advised the government, the complainants, or the respondents on complex procedural and substantive law issues. When acting as external counsel for a respondent, we were able to facilitate smooth communications between the client and the antitrust authority, to analyse the legal exposure caused by the investigation, and to secure the best protection of our client’s interests.
Notable Cases
Complaint filed to SAMR against a well-known SEP holder
SAMR investigation into semi conductor business
NDRC investigation into Qualcomm
NDRC investigation into InterDigital
A Chinese multinational white goods and electronics manufacturer filed a complaint against Sisvel for abuse of market dominance
NDRC investigation into LCD panel manufacturers
NDRC investigation into the containerized shipping industry
NDRC investigation into the roll-roll industry
An industry association in China filed a complaint against Dolby and HDMI holders, outside China
MOFCOM investigation into Svitzer for a failure to declare the establishment of a joint venture