Global Antitrust Guidance From Baker & McKenzie

More than 100 countries now have antitrust laws. Law that address “hard-core” violations are generally similar, but those addressing many other kinds of conduct – distribution agreements, price discrimination, mergers and joint ventures, among them – vary widely. Antitrust expert Roxane C. Busey takes an in-depth look at the landscape, addressing questions such as: What are the most at-risk industries, and what particular activities within those industries are likely to draw scrutiny? What goes into effective compliance, training and audit programs? How does a company prepare for a dawn raid? And at what point should a company consider seeking leniency and enter the “race to the courthouse door”?