Competition & Consumer
Protection Law

At Smith & Partners LP, we provide comprehensive legal solutions in the areas of competition (antitrust) law and consumer protection. With the evolving regulatory framework under the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) and the growing enforcement landscape by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), businesses must now be more proactive than ever in ensuring compliance and protecting consumer rights.

Our services cover a wide spectrum of regulatory and advisory work. We support clients on merger notifications, antitrust investigations, abuse of dominance inquiries, price-fixing allegations, and unfair trade practices. We also advise on consumer rights compliance, product liability, marketing regulations, and dispute resolution related to defective goods or misleading advertising.

One of our Partners was on the legal team that advised a multinational FMCG company on merger control filings and competition impact assessment in a major acquisition, navigating complex regulatory conditions issued by the FCCPC and SEC.

We are currently advising e-commerce and digital services platforms on compliance with the FCCPC's Guidelines on Online Marketplaces and Digital Media — including drafting terms of use, consumer complaint redress systems, and regulatory liaison with the FCCPC.

We recently represented a group of local manufacturers before the FCCPC in a cartel investigation over alleged collusion and price-fixing. Our firm developed a defence strategy, prepared responses to Requests for Information, and negotiated consent orders with minimal reputational risk.

At Smith & Partners LP, we ensure that our clients stay ahead of regulatory risks and maintain consumer trust in a competitive market. Our approach combines legal clarity with business acumen — ensuring compliance is not just a box-ticking exercise, but a genuine competitive advantage.