Associations

At rēgula, we have a well-established practice advising business associations, with recognized expertise in competition law and sectoral regulation, and significant experience in institutional design, engagement with government, and legal support in legislative and regulatory processes.

We provide ongoing advice to the governing bodies, committees, and executive teams of sectoral associations on preventing risks under competition law. Our work includes drafting guidelines, internal rules, codes of conduct, and oversight mechanisms, as well as active participation in the meetings of these bodies. We help identify and prevent potentially anticompetitive practices in the day-to-day activities of associations and in their dealings with members, third parties, and authorities.

We also provide technical assistance in challenging public procurement specifications and regulatory measures with restrictive effects on competition, through submissions to competition authorities and, where appropriate, administrative and judicial appeals. Our advice is grounded in a deep knowledge of competition law, public procurement rules, and the economic dynamics of the sectors in which we operate.

Our continuous collaboration with associations has given us in-depth insight into key sectors such as agri-food and waste management, where we have developed highly specialized expertise. This proximity allows us to offer tailored legal advice that combines institutional support for the association with regulatory and strategic guidance for its members.

We also assist operators in the establishment of new sectoral associations, providing comprehensive legal advice on institutional design, drafting bylaws, defining objectives, and structuring governance. These associations have been instrumental in channeling common interests, establishing structured and transparent dialogue with government, and promoting regulatory frameworks better suited to sector-specific realities.

We participate actively in legislative and regulatory processes, drafting proposals, legal reports, and submissions at all stages, from initial drafts to parliamentary proceedings. We regularly contribute to public consultations launched by ministries, regulators, and competition authorities, providing technical arguments that strengthen our clients’ positions.

Our value proposition combines specialized legal knowledge, practical experience, and strategic institutional insight. At rēgula, we help associations operate with legal certainty, effectively represent the interests of their members, and contribute legitimately to improving the regulatory and competitive environment in which they operate.