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Corporate Antitrust Compliance Programs

Commercial practices should be evaluated both for profitability and compliance with competition law. A competition compliance program should prevent unlawful conduct and create responses to warning signs.

What to keep in mind

Train pricing and sales teams, govern competitor contacts, review exclusivity clauses, establish reporting and escalation processes.

A policy unused in daily decisions may provide little meaningful protection.

Distinctions often confused

General corporate compliance and competition-specific risk management are not the same.

Frequently asked questions

Should sales staff receive antitrust training?
Yes, especially those involved in pricing, distribution and competitor contacts.
Is a written compliance manual enough?
No. Application, monitoring and internal accountability matter.

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