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ARTICLE · 11 SEPTEMBER 2013

Dealing With AML Investigations: Part III – Are You Ready For A Dawn Raid?

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In light of the increasing enforcement activities of the AMEAs in relation to the AML's 'conduct rules', now more than ever businesses must be ready and prepared to deal with an AML investigation in a way that best protects the interests of the business.

ChinaAntitrust/Competition Law
Hannah Ha
Hannah Ha
John Hickin
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Philip Monaghan
Philip Monaghan
Wendy Y.S. Thian
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Keywords: AML investigations, AMEAs, SAID, NDRC, conduct rules

Part III - Are You Ready for a Dawn Raid?

Parts 1 and 2 of this special three-part legal update highlighted current developments and investigations undertaken by the Anti-Monopoly Enforcement Authorities (AMEAs) responsible for enforcing the behavioural prohibitions under the Anti-Monopoly Law (AML) - the State Administration of Industry and Commerce (SAIC) and the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC).

In light of the increasing enforcement activities of the AMEAs in relation to the AML's 'conduct rules' (such as those dealing with cartels, vertical agreements and abuse of a dominant market position), now more than ever businesses must be ready and prepared to deal with an AML investigation in a way that best protects the interests of the business. Appropriate planning and training is crucial and should be a priority for businesses with substantial operations in China, especially since

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