Access to essential facilities

Businesses looking to enter a market or expand often have difficulty obtaining access to essential infrastructure or unique technologies due to obstruction from the owners of those resources. When this happens, you need an optimal action plan that makes use of the best tools available under both competition law and sector regulations.

Conversely, owners of infrastructure or technologies often face demands for access on unrealistic conditions. In such cases, we can assist in determining on what conditions access should be given, taking into account both the need for essential access and the owner’s own business concerns.

We have represented clients in proceedings regarding a number of access issues, including:

  • access to a local subscriber loop
  • bitstream access
  • access to WLR service
  • access to a distribution network of a distribution network’s operator of an energy producer
REGULATION

Operating on regulated markets means constantly taking into account the impact of the regulatory authorities. Not only can we assist you in understanding the rules governing your regulated market; we can advise you on how to optimise your business model.

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Applying regulatory obligations

If you operate on a regulated market, by definition you are subject to certain obligations. Exactly ...

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Universal services

Certain services on the postal and telecommunications markets that are of primary importance to end ...

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Fines for companies in regulated sectors

Companies operating in regulated sectors are particularly exposed to fines from regulatory ...

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Access to essential facilities

In industries such as rail, telecommunications and energy, effective access to infrastructure or ...

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Regulatory calculation of costs

Regulatory calculation of costs is a feature of a number of sector regulations.

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Ochrona danych osobowych

Powszechne wykorzystanie środków elektronicznych powoduje obecnie wzrost liczby operacji ...

COMPETITION

Competition law penetrates all branches of industry, impacting businesses of all scales. The severe sanctions and imprecise law make it a potential minefield, even for the most experienced entrepreneurs.

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REGULATION

Operating on regulated markets means constantly taking into account the impact of the regulatory authorities. Not only can we assist you in understanding the rules governing your regulated market; we can advise you on how to optimise your business model.

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LITIGATION

The nature of doing business means that even the most conciliatory contractor can find itself caught up in a dispute, whether in court or not. When such an unpleasant situation arises, it is vital to set the right goals, be consistent in pursuing them and to be on the lookout for optimum solutions...

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