Competition Law

Competition Law: Keeping Things Fair

Competition law is all about protecting free and fair competition. Why does that matter? Because competition benefits everyone! It means lower prices, better products, more choices, and a level playing field for businesses that play fair.

In Guernsey, The Competition (Guernsey) Ordinance, 2012 sets the rules. It bans unfair practices like:

  • Anti-competitive agreements between businesses.
  • Abuse of market power by businesses that dominate a market.

We’ve created two handy guides to make things clear:

  • A Quick Guide to Competition Laws: A simple overview of what’s allowed and what’s not.
  • A Compliance Guide: Practical advice for businesses to stay on the right track.

Some mergers and acquisitions also need our approval to ensure they don’t harm competition.

Latest Cases

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Stone Point Capital LLC & Ardonagh Group Holdings Limited
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Brooks MacDonald and Canaccord (Merger)
Competition
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Cinven Limited and Grant Thornton UK Advisory & Tax LLP
Competition
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Legal Framework

Learn more about the legal framework, how it applies generally across the Bailiwick and to specific markets.

Mergers and Acquisitions

Everything you need to know about local mergers and acquisitions. 

Exemptions

Learn about exemptions, whether your business qualifies for exemption and how to apply.