McDermott Will & Schulte, a global law firm

Recently, there has been a noticeable increase in so-called “Dawn Raids,” i.e., unannounced on-site inspections and searches by antitrust authorities. This is likely due to catch-up effects after the pandemic, new investigative and detection methods by the authorities, and increased whistleblowing from within companies.

With our Dawn Raid Guide, you can not only prepare well for investigations but also have a guide at hand to quickly refer to during an actual antitrust search or other on-site inspection. A look at our Dawn Raid Guide offers first aid for practice purposes as well as in individual cases. We also recommend individual consultations to create internal search and dawn raid guidelines tailored to the specific situation of reception staff, affected managers, the legal department, and company management.

In the event of a “Dawn Raid,” it is crucial to act quickly and make the right decisions in a very short time to prevent damage to the company and potentially involved managers. Feel free to use the freely available Chapter 1 of our Dawn Raid Guide for initial preparation and contact us for further support, even during a “Dawn Raid,” at any time via email at kartellrecht@mwe.com or by phone at +49 211 3021 1010.

We have extensive experience and expertise in accompanying antitrust proceedings, both during and after an initial, unexpected official intervention. With the right preparation and support from our international and interdisciplinary network, you can best reduce the risk of fines and other negative consequences that may arise from an antitrust proceeding.