Investigation of possible antitrust behaviour. Olaechea advised Pochteca on an investigation of a potential antitrust behaviour within its company. This investigation was triggered by a report in which a potential customer of Pochteca refers to a series of events that occurred with a Pochteca saleswoman and which, according to him, gave rise to the disclosure of customer information and other potential anti-competitive conduct.
Identifying and dealing with alleged anti-competitive behaviour: We conducted the investigation in two stages. The first part was an analysis of the facts, the potential anti-competitive behaviour identified through these facts and interviews with the personnel involved. This first stage was concluded with the issuing of a first memorandum with the strategy to be followed.
Implementation of recommendations to avoid another similar situation: The second stage involved evaluating and developing of the results of the investigation, through a second memorandum that included the information gathered and the conclusions of what happened, along with recommendations for senior management in order to prevent another similar situation.
Major seller of industrial chemicals in Americas: Pochteca sells industrial chemical inputs and solutions for competitiveness, with 5,500 products and more than 100 leading world-class suppliers. The client is present in several Latin American countries and the United States.
Latest development: We conducted the investigation and delivered the memos to the client.
