Partner Matthew Hall was quoted in an article titled “EU Prepares Charges Against Gazprom For Violating Competition Law,” published in Inside U.S. Trade on September 25, 2014. The article discusses the European Commission’s plans to charge Russian energy company Gazprom for violating the European Union’s competition laws and hindering competition in the Central and Eastern European gas markets. In quoted material, Matthew explains the formal process for preparing a statement of objections regarding competition cases like this, approving the statement’s issuance, and negotiating remedies and settlements. Subscribers can read the full text of the article at www.insidetrade.com.