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<h1 class="fn" itemprop="name">Kyriakos Fountoukakos </h1> <div class="institution">Herbert Smith Freehills (Brussels)</div> <div class="role"> <span class="fonction">Partner</span> </div> </header> <div class="main"> <div class="crayon contact-descriptif-724 texte descriptif"><p>Kyriakos Fountoukakos is the managing partner at Herbert Smith Freehills, based in the firm’s Brussels office. He has more than two decades of experience practising competition law and deals with all aspects of EU and UK competition law, including merger control, cartels, antitrust investigations and advice, distribution agreements, dominance, and competition litigation before the EU courts. Kyriakos has advised clients in a broad range of industries including TMT, pharmaceuticals, energy and mining, financial services, consumer goods and transport. He works closely with the Herbert Smith Freehills’ network to provide advice on multi-jurisdictional transactions and investigations. Kyriakos is currently Senior Vice Chair of the IBA Antitrust Committee. He regularly speaks at conferences and publishes on competition law, and is co-editor of the ’Mergers’ chapter of Jones & Van der Woude’s EU Competition Law Handbook. Kyriakos has previously held positions as a European Commission Official at DG Competition’s Merger Task Force (2001-2004) and as a Référendaire (Legal Assistant) in the cabinet of the President of the General Court of the EU (2004-2006). He studied at the University of Athens (LLB), King’s College London (LLM), the University of Cambridge (MPhil in European studies) and Columbia Law School, New York (LLM). He is qualified as a Greek lawyer (dikigoros), as a Solicitor in England and Wales, and as a Belgian lawyer (advocaat). Kyriakos is fluent in English, Greek and French.</p></div> <h3 class="distinction">Distinctions</h3> <div class="crayon contact-bio-724 texte bio"><p><a href="https://awards.concurrences.com/en/awards/2024/business-articles/" class="spip_out" rel="external">Nominee, 2024 Antitrust Writing Awards: Business, Europe</a></p> <p><a href="https://awards.concurrences.com/en/awards/2024/business-articles/" class="spip_out" rel="external">Nominee, 2024 Antitrust Writing Awards: Business, Procedure</a></p> <p><a href="https://awards.concurrences.com/en/awards/2024/business-articles/" class="spip_out" rel="external">Nominee, 2024 Antitrust Writing Awards: Business, Americas</a></p> <p><a href="https://awards.concurrences.com/en/awards/2021/academic-articles/" class="spip_out" rel="external">Nominee, 2021 Antitrust Writing Awards: Academic, Procedure</a></p> <p><a href="https://awards.concurrences.com/en/awards/2021/business-articles/" class="spip_out" rel="external">Nominee, 2021 Antitrust Writing Awards: Business, Intellectual Property</a></p> <p><a href="https://awards.concurrences.com/en/awards/2020/academic-articles/the-german-fco-s-decision-against-facebook-a-first-step-towards-the-creation-of" class="spip_out" rel="external">Nominee, 2020 Antitrust Writing Awards: Academic, Unilateral Conduct</a></p> <p><a href="https://awards.concurrences.com/en/awards/2019/academic-articles/" class="spip_out" rel="external">Nominee, 2019 Antitrust Writing Awards: Academic, Unilateral Conduct</a></p> <p><a href="http://awa2018.concurrences.com/articles-awards/business-articles-awards/" class="spip_out" rel="external">Nominee, 2018 Antitrust Writing Awards: Business, Mergers</a></p> <p><a href="http://awa2016.concurrences.com/articles-awards/business-articles-awards/" class="spip_out" rel="external">Nominee, 2016 Antitrust Writing Awards: Business, Concerted Practices</a></p> <p><a href="http://awa2015.concurrences.com/articles-awards/academic-articles-awards/" class="spip_out" rel="external">Nominee, 2015 Antitrust Writing Awards: Academic, Procedure</a></p> <p><a href="http://awa2014.concurrences.com/business-articles-awards/" class="spip_out" rel="external">Nominee, 2014 Antitrust Writing Awards: Business, Mergers</a></p> <p><a href="http://awa2013.concurrences.com/business-articles-awards/" class="spip_out" rel="external">Nominee, 2013 Antitrust Writing Awards: Business, General Antitrust</a></p> <p><a href="http://awa2012.concurrences.com/academic/" class="spip_out" rel="external">Nominee, 2012 Antitrust Writing Awards: Academic, Mergers</a></p> <div class="spip_document_123897 spip_document spip_documents spip_document_image spip_documents_left spip_document_left"> <figure class="spip_doc_inner"> <img src="https://www.concurrences.com/IMG/png/awa_2024_logo_small_nominated.png?123897/e91ad8e2c8244f4dc701a2b0a4a963b7ae1217a1a938168bf78501f4ee58538e" width="100" height="70" alt=""> </figure> </div> <div class="spip_document_69158 spip_document 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itemtype="http://schema.org/Organization">Herbert Smith Freehills (Johannesburg)</span> </div> <div class="entry-meta"> <span class="pays">South Africa</span> <span class="articles"><em>14</em> contributions</span> <span class="visites"><em>2368</em> visits</span> </div> </div></div> <div class="item"><div class="entry auteur" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <strong class="entry-title"> <a href="en/auteurs/louis-austin" itemprop="url"> <span class='logo-img-wrapper spip_logo' style="width:35px;"><span class="img" style="display:block;position:relative;height:0;width:100%;padding-bottom:100%;overflow:hidden;background:url(local/cache-vignettes/L70xH70/louis-austindsfg-93a45.jpg?1711359285) no-repeat center;background-size:100%;"> </span></span> <span itemprop="name" class="nom">Louis Austin</span></a> </strong> <div class="entry-content"> <span class='organisation' itemprop="worksFor" itemtype="http://schema.org/Organization">Herbert Smith Freehills (London)</span> </div> <div class="entry-meta"> <span class="pays">United Kingdom</span> <span class="articles"><em>1</em> contribution</span> <span class="visites"><em>94</em> visits</span> </div> </div></div> <div class="item"><div class="entry auteur" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <strong class="entry-title"> <a href="en/auteurs/mark-bardell-hsf-com" itemprop="url"> <span class='logo-img-wrapper spip_logo' style="width:35px;"><span class="img" style="display:block;position:relative;height:0;width:100%;padding-bottom:100%;overflow:hidden;background:url(local/cache-vignettes/L70xH70/auton115134-586c5.jpg?1711359285) no-repeat center;background-size:100%;"> </span></span> <span itemprop="name" class="nom">Mark Bardell</span></a> </strong> <div class="entry-content"> <span class='organisation' itemprop="worksFor" itemtype="http://schema.org/Organization">Herbert Smith Freehills (London)</span> </div> <div class="entry-meta"> <span class="pays">United Kingdom</span> <span 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itemprop="endDate" value="2024-01-18T15:00:00Z"> <span class="preview__meta preview__meta_location" itemprop="location">Brussels</span> </div> <div class="preview__content"> <div class="introduction crayon article-descriptif-115039 "><p>The "Cartels Workshop: An Advanced Seminar on Substantive and Procedural EU Developments" Conference organised by Concurrences in partnership with Herbert Smith Freehills, Cornerstone Research and iDS took place in Brussels on January 18th, 2024.</p></div> <a href="en/events/cartels-workshop-an-advanced-seminar-on-substantive-and-procedural-eu-115039" class="view-more view-more_doc"><i class="idc-icon idc-icon_file"></i> See documents</a> </div> <div class="preview__extra"> <ul class="authors"> <li class="authors__item" itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <a href="en/auteurs/jorge-ferreira" itemprop="url" class="authors__link"> <span itemprop="name" class="authors__name">Jorge Ferreira<span class="sep">, </span></span> </a> </li> <li 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itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <a href="en/authors/brigitta-renner-loquenz" itemprop="url" class="authors__link"> <span itemprop="name" class="authors__name">Brigitta Renner-Loquenz<span class="sep">, </span></span> </a> </li> <li class="authors__item" itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <a href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos" itemprop="url" class="authors__link"> <span itemprop="name" class="authors__name">Kyriakos Fountoukakos<span class="sep">, </span></span> </a> </li> <li class="authors__item" itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <a href="en/auteurs/eliza-petritsi" itemprop="url" class="authors__link"> <span itemprop="name" class="authors__name">Eliza Petritsi<span class="sep">, </span></span> </a> </li> <li class="authors__item" itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <a href="en/auteurs/juliette-enser" itemprop="url" class="authors__link"> <span itemprop="name" class="authors__name">Juliette Enser<span class="sep">, </span></span> </a> </li> <li class="authors__item" 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class="preview__content"> <div class="introduction crayon article-descriptif-109565 "><p>The “Cartels Workshop: An Advanced Seminar on Substantive and Procedural EU Developments” Conference organised by Concurrences in partnership with Herbert Smith Freehills and FTI Consulting took place in Brussels on January 25th, 2023.</p></div> <a href="en/events/cartels-workshop-an-advanced-seminar-on-substantive-and-procedural-eu-109565" class="view-more view-more_doc"><i class="idc-icon idc-icon_file"></i> See documents</a> </div> <div class="preview__extra"> <ul class="authors"> <li class="authors__item" itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <a href="en/auteurs/kjersti-bjerkebo" itemprop="url" class="authors__link"> <span itemprop="name" class="authors__name">Kjersti Bjerkebo<span class="sep">, </span></span> </a> </li> <li class="authors__item" itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <a href="en/authors/maria-luisa-tierno-centella-783" itemprop="url" class="authors__link"> <span itemprop="name" class="authors__name">María Luisa Tierno Centella<span class="sep">, </span></span> </a> </li> <li class="authors__item" itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <a href="en/authors/tihamer-toth" itemprop="url" class="authors__link"> <span itemprop="name" class="authors__name">Tihamér Tóth<span class="sep">, </span></span> </a> </li> <li class="authors__item" itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <a href="en/authors/gerald-miersch" itemprop="url" class="authors__link"> <span itemprop="name" class="authors__name">Gerald Miersch<span class="sep">, </span></span> </a> </li> <li class="authors__item" itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <a href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos" itemprop="url" class="authors__link"> <span itemprop="name" class="authors__name">Kyriakos Fountoukakos<span class="sep">, </span></span> </a> </li> <li class="authors__item" itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <a href="en/authors/christopher-mayock" itemprop="url" class="authors__link"> <span itemprop="name" 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class="spip_in">Richard Murgatroyd</a> (Partner, RBB Economics) and <a href="en/authors/maria-luisa-tierno-centella-783" class="spip_in">María Luisa Tierno Centella</a> (Competition Director, Spanish Competition Authority (CNMC)).</p></div> <a href="en/events/3rd-cartels-workshop-an-advanced-seminar-on-substantive-eu-developments-1" class="view-more view-more_doc"><i class="idc-icon idc-icon_file"></i> See documents</a> </div> <div class="preview__extra"> <ul class="authors"> <li class="authors__item" itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <a href="en/auteur/Maria-Jaspers" itemprop="url" class="authors__link"> <span itemprop="name" class="authors__name">Maria Jaspers<span class="sep">, </span></span> </a> </li> <li class="authors__item" itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <a href="en/authors/milan-kristof" itemprop="url" class="authors__link"> <span itemprop="name" class="authors__name">Milan Kristof<span class="sep">, </span></span> </a> </li> <li class="authors__item" 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2021</span></span> </time> <meta itemprop="startDate" value="2021-01-20T14:00:00Z"> <meta itemprop="endDate" value="2021-01-21T16:00:00Z"> <span class="preview__meta preview__meta_location" itemprop="location">Webinar</span> </div> <div class="preview__content"> <div class="introduction crayon article-descriptif-97241 "><p>1st Webinar of the « 2nd Cartels Workshop » organised by Concurrences, in partnership with Herbert Smith Freehills and Positive Competition, with <a href="en/authors/juliane-kokott" class="spip_in">Juliane Kokott</a> (Advocate General, Court of Justice), <a href="en/auteurs/aleksandra-boutin" class="spip_in">Aleksandra Boutin</a> (Founding Partner, Positive Competition), <a href="en/authors/manish-das" class="spip_in">Manish Das</a> (Head of Competition Law, Lloyds Banking Group), <a href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos" class="spip_in">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a> (Managing Partner, Herbert Smith Freehills), <a href="en/auteur/Maria-Jaspers" class="spip_in">Maria Jaspers</a> (Director - Cartels, DG COMP) and <a href="en/authors/milan-kristof" class="spip_in">Milan Kristof</a> (<i>Référendaire</i>, Court of Justice).</p></div> <a href="en/events/2nd-cartels-workshop-1-opening-speech-substantive-issues" class="view-more view-more_doc"><i class="idc-icon idc-icon_file"></i> See documents</a> </div> <div class="preview__extra"> <ul class="authors"> <li class="authors__item" itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <a href="en/authors/juliane-kokott" itemprop="url" class="authors__link"> <span itemprop="name" class="authors__name">Juliane Kokott<span class="sep">, </span></span> </a> </li> <li class="authors__item" itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <a href="en/auteur/Maria-Jaspers" itemprop="url" class="authors__link"> <span itemprop="name" class="authors__name">Maria Jaspers<span class="sep">, </span></span> </a> </li> <li class="authors__item" itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <a href="en/authors/manish-das" itemprop="url" class="authors__link"> 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</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section section_primary section_articles"> <div class="section__container"> <h2 class="content-inner-title"><span>Articles</span></h2> <div class="row articles colonnes_2"> <div class="col-xs-5 "> <div class="liste articles secteur_21"> <h3 class="h1"><span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye"></i> 68379</span> <span class="sep"></span> Bulletin</h3> <div class="liste-items"> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kristien-geeurickx">Kristien Geeurickx</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/emily-bottle">Emily Bottle</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/peter-rowland">Peter Rowland</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2024/the-eu-commission-fines-a-pharmaceutical-company-eur462-6m-for-misusing" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission fines a pharmaceutical company €462.6M for misusing divisional patents and implementing a disparagement campaign <em>(Teva)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-10-30T23:00:00Z">31 October 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 163</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-121446 introduction entry-content"> <p>On 31 October 2024 the European Commission (Commission) imposed a fine of €462.6 million on pharmaceutical company Teva for abuse of dominance in relation to its blockbuster drug Copaxone, which is used in the treatment of multiple sclerosis. The abuse consists of a misuse of the patent (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/veronica-roberts">Veronica Roberts</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/daniel-barrio">Daniel Barrio</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/ruth-allen">Ruth Allen</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2024/the-eu-commission-publishes-its-fourth-annual-report-on-the-screening-of-fdi" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission publishes its fourth Annual Report on the screening of FDI into the EU</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-10-16T22:00:00Z">17 October 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 119</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-121268 introduction entry-content"> <p>On 17 October 2024, the European Commission ("Commission") published its latest Annual Report on the screening of foreign direct investments ("FDI") into the EU, accompanied by a Staff Working Document containing additional data and detail on legislative developments in EU Member States. <br class='autobr' /> This (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kristien-geeurickx">Kristien Geeurickx</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/daniel-masterton">Daniel Masterton</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2024/the-eu-court-of-justice-rules-that-an-online-accommodation-platform-s-price" rel="bookmark">The EU Court of Justice rules that an online accommodation platform’s price parity clauses do not qualify as ancillary restraints under Art. 101(1) TFEU <em>(Booking.com)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-09-18T22:00:00Z">19 September 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 273</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-120846 introduction entry-content"> <p>On 19 September 2024 the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) issued a preliminary ruling in a referral made by the Amsterdam District Court in the context of a dispute between Booking.com and a number of German accommodation providers. The CJEU was asked whether the wide and narrow price parity (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/henar-gonzalez-durantez">Henar González Durántez</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/gonzalo-sanz-magallon">Gonzalo Sanz-Magallón</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/ruth-allen">Ruth Allen</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/pilar-carrasco">Pilar Carrasco</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2024/the-eu-commission-president-ursula-von-der-leyen-nominates-spanish-minister" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen nominates Spanish Minister Teresa Ribera for Executive Vice-President to lead the Union’s competition policy and green energy transition</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-09-16T22:00:00Z">17 September 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 128</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-120794 introduction entry-content"> <p>On 17 September 2024, the re-elected president of the EU Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, revealed Teresa Ribera, the current Spanish Minister for the Ecological Transition, as her nominee for the role of Executive Vice-President ("EVP") for Clean, Just and Competitive Transition. Ribera’s (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteur/Camille-Puech-Baron">Camille Puech-Baron</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/ruth-allen">Ruth Allen</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2024/the-eu-commission-publishes-the-draghi-report-on-the-future-of-european" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission publishes the "Draghi report" on the future of European competitiveness</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-09-08T22:00:00Z">9 September 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 219</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-120793 introduction entry-content"> <p>In a report on the future of European competitiveness published on 9 September 2024 (Report), Mario Draghi, the former Italian Prime Minister and former European Central Bank (ECB) President, has emphasised the urgent need for Europe to bolster its competitiveness, warning that failure to do so (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/peter-rowland">Peter Rowland</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kristien-geeurickx">Kristien Geeurickx</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/kian-o-connell">Kian O’Connell</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2024/the-eu-court-of-justice-finds-the-commission-s-recent-policy-of-referrals-for" rel="bookmark">The EU Court of Justice finds the Commission’s recent policy of referrals for below-threshold mergers illegal in a landmark case <em>(Illumina / Grail)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-09-02T22:00:00Z">3 September 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 180</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-120519 introduction entry-content"> <p>On 3 September 2024 the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) set aside the General Court’s ruling in Illumina and Grail’s appeals against the Commission’s decision to take jurisdiction to review their transaction under its revised Article 22 referral policy and annulled the Commission’s decision (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="content-inner-more"> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/peter-rowland">Peter Rowland</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/jose-munoz-ec-europa-eu">Jose Munoz</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/riku-ode-209992">Riku Ode</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2024/the-eu-commission-accepts-commitments-from-a-pharmaceutical-company-to-conclude" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission accepts commitments from a pharmaceutical company to conclude an investigation into the alleged disparagement of a competitor’s drug <em>(Vifor)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-07-21T22:00:00Z">22 July 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 102</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-120062 introduction entry-content"> <p>The European Commission ("Commission") has formally accepted commitments from Vifor in relation to its investigation into alleged disparagement of competitor drug Monofer. <br class='autobr' /> This is the first Commission decision relating to exclusionary disparagement of competing products in the pharmaceutical (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/lode-van-den-hende">Lode Van Den Hende</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/morris-schonberg">Morris Schonberg</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kristien-geeurickx">Kristien Geeurickx</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/peter-rowland">Peter Rowland</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2024/the-eu-parliament-re-elects-ursula-von-der-leyen-as-president-of-the-commission" rel="bookmark">The EU Parliament re-elects Ursula von der Leyen as President of the Commission for a second term</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-07-17T22:00:00Z">18 July 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 48</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-119899 introduction entry-content"> <p>On 18 July 2024 Ursula von der Leyen was re-elected as president of the EU Commission for a second five-year term, having received the backing of 401 members of the European Parliament (41 more than required). In her role as president of the EU Commission she will set the agenda for the EU’s (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/emily-bottle">Emily Bottle</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/peter-rowland">Peter Rowland</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/jose-munoz-martinez">Jose Munoz Martinez</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/ruth-allen">Ruth Allen</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2024/the-eu-court-of-justice-upholds-the-commission-s-abuse-of-dominance-fine-on-a" rel="bookmark">The EU Court of Justice upholds the Commission’s abuse of dominance fine on a French pharmaceutical company for entering into patent settlement and licence agreements with several generic drug manufacturers <em>(Servier)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-06-26T22:00:00Z">27 June 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 122</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-119497 introduction entry-content"> <p>On 27 June 2024 the EU Court of Justice (CJEU) handed down its much-anticipated judgments in the Servier saga, largely upholding the European Commission (EC)’s 2014 infringement decision imposing fines on French pharmaceutical company Servier and several generic companies for entering into (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/lode-van-den-hende">Lode Van Den Hende</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/morris-schonberg">Morris Schonberg</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/marcel-nuys">Marcel Nuys</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/florian-huerkamp">Florian Huerkamp</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2024/the-eu-commission-launches-its-first-in-depth-investigation-under-the-eu" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission launches its first in-depth investigation under the EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation relating to a proposed acquisition in the telecommunication sector <em>(e& / PPF)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-06-09T22:00:00Z">10 June 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 59</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-119375 introduction entry-content"> <p>First Phase 2 M&A investigation launched under the EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation* <br class='autobr' /> Background <br class='autobr' /> Under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation or "FSR" (for more background see our briefings here, here and here) M&A transactions need to be notified to and assessed by the European Commission (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/peter-rowland">Peter Rowland</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kristien-geeurickx">Kristien Geeurickx</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2024/the-eu-commission-publishes-its-new-market-definition-notice-which-aspires-to" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission publishes its new Market Definition Notice which aspires to be fit for new market realities</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-02-07T23:00:00Z">8 February 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 112</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-117259 introduction entry-content"> <p>On 8 February 2024 the Commission adopted a revised Market Definition Notice (the Notice). This introduces new features, updates and clarifications in order to reflect new market realities, in particular the impact of digitalisation and the new ways of offering goods and services, and to bring (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/peter-rowland">Peter Rowland</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/max-kaufman">Max Kaufman</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/jose-munoz-ec-europa-eu">Jose Munoz</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/january-2024/the-eu-commission-publishes-a-comprehensive-report-showcasing-the-strengthening" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission publishes a comprehensive report showcasing the strengthening of competition and merger control enforcement in the pharmaceutical sector over the last five years</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-01-25T23:00:00Z">26 January 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 87</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-117381 introduction entry-content"> <p>The European Commission (“Commission“) has published a comprehensive report showcasing the strengthening of antitrust and merger control enforcement in the pharmaceutical sector in the EU over the last five years (2018-2022). <br class='autobr' /> The report, produced by the Commission in cooperation with the 27 (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/veronica-roberts">Veronica Roberts</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/eric-white-hsf-com">Eric White</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/daniel-barrio">Daniel Barrio</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/david-rasche">David Rasche</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/dejan-einfeldt">Dejan Einfeldt</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/ruth-allen">Ruth Allen</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/january-2024/the-eu-commission-announces-5-initiatives-aimed-at-enhancing-eu-economic" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission announces 5 initiatives aimed at enhancing EU economic security in the face of risks arising from increased geopolitical tensions and accelerated technological shifts</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-01-23T23:00:00Z">24 January 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 96</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-117044 introduction entry-content"> <p>On 24 January 2024 the European Commission announced five related initiatives aimed at enhancing EU “economic security” in the face of risks arising from increased geopolitical tensions and accelerated technological shifts. Depending on the form in which they are ultimately implemented, these (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/natalia-rodriguez">Natalia Rodriguez</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/max-kaufman">Max Kaufman</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/peter-rowland">Peter Rowland</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2023/the-uk-competition-authority-issues-guidance-to-permit-pharmaceutical-companies" rel="bookmark">The UK Competition Authority issues guidance to permit pharmaceutical companies to work together on Combination Therapies</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-11-16T23:00:00Z">17 November 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 220</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-115951 introduction entry-content"> <p>This article has been nominated for the 2024 Antitrust Writing Awards. Click here to learn more about the Antitrust Writing Awards. <br class='autobr' /> On 17 November 2023, the CMA issued a Prioritisation Statement (the Statement) indicating that it would not prioritise investigations under Chapter I of the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/marcel-nuys">Marcel Nuys</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/florian-huerkamp">Florian Huerkamp</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2023/the-eu-court-of-justice-delivers-a-judgment-which-clarifies-the-concept-of" rel="bookmark">The EU Court of Justice delivers a judgment which clarifies the concept of potential competition, the notion of ancillary restraints, and the category of by-object restrictions under Article 101 of TFEU <em>(EDP Comercial / Modelo Continente)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-10-25T22:00:00Z">26 October 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 324</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-115503 introduction entry-content"> <p>Non-compete clauses that require a party to an agreement (or both parties in case of a reciprocal non-compete obligation) not to enter a market where it is currently not present are most common in M&A contracts for the sale of a business, where the seller undertakes not to compete with the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/daniel-barrio">Daniel Barrio</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2023/the-eu-commission-publishes-the-third-annual-report-on-the-screening-of-foreign" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission publishes the third Annual Report on the screening of foreign direct investments into the European Union</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-10-18T22:00:00Z">19 October 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 278</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-115212 introduction entry-content"> <p>On 19 October 2023, the European Commission (“Commission”) published the Third Annual Report on the screening of foreign direct investments (“FDI”) into the European Union (available here), and the accompanying Commission Staff Working Document, pursuant to the annual reporting obligation under (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/jose-munoz-ec-europa-eu">Jose Munoz</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/kian-o-connell">Kian O’Connell</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2023/the-eu-general-court-upholds-the-eu-commission-s-imposition-of-a-combined-fine" rel="bookmark">The EU General Court upholds the Commission’s imposition of a combined fine of €60.5M on two pharmaceutical companies for their involvement in a “pay-for-delay” agreement <em>(Teva / Cephalon)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-10-17T22:00:00Z">18 October 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 151</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-115426 introduction entry-content"> <p>On 18 October 2023, the European General Court (GC) delivered its judgment in Teva Pharmaceuticals Industries and Cephalon v European Commission (Case T-74/21). The GC upheld the European Commission’s (EC) decision from 2020 (Case AT.39686), which imposed a combined fine of €60.5 million on Teva (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/peter-rowland">Peter Rowland</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/alex-rickets">Alexander Rickets</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/august-2023/the-uk-competition-appeal-tribunal-dismisses-appeals-against-the-competition" rel="bookmark">The UK Competition Appeal Tribunal dismisses appeals against the Competition Authority’s findings of abuse of dominance relating to an excessive pricing investigation concerning the liothyronine tablets market <em>(Advanz Pharma / Hg Capital / Cinven)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-08-07T22:00:00Z">8 August 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 470</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-113801 introduction entry-content"> <p>The UK Competition Appeal Tribunal has dismissed appeals against the CMA’s finding of abuse of dominance relating to excessive pricing of liothyronine tablets. The judgment provides further detail on the application of the excessive pricing test, and follows the Court of Appeal’s approach in CMA (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/marcel-nuys">Marcel Nuys</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/daniel-barrio">Daniel Barrio</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/souzanna-omran">Souzanna Omran</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/pilar-carrasco">Pilar Carrasco</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/henar-gonzalez-durantez">Henar González Durántez</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/florian-huerkamp">Florian Huerkamp</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/veronica-roberts">Veronica Roberts</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/anna-sol">Anna Sol</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2023/the-german-higher-regional-court-of-dusseldorf-denies-director-s-civil" rel="bookmark">The German Higher Regional Court of Düsseldorf denies director’s civil liability for fines imposed by the Competition Authority <em>(ArcelorMittal / Dörrenberg / Kind & Co. / Wiehl...)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-07-26T22:00:00Z">27 July 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 65</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-116529 introduction entry-content"> <p>Background <br class='autobr' /> German company law provides that directors are required to conduct the company’s affairs with the due care of a prudent business person and that directors who breach the duties incumbent upon them are jointly and severally liable to the company for any damage arising (sec. 43 of the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/lode-van-den-hende">Lode Van Den Hende</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/morris-schonberg">Morris Schonberg</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2023/the-eu-commission-adopts-the-implementation-regulation-and-notification-forms" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission adopts the Implementation Regulation and Notification Forms for reporting transactions and public bids under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-07-09T22:00:00Z">10 July 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 107</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-113178 introduction entry-content"> <p>Three intervention tools <br class='autobr' /> The FSR is a new EU regulatory regime that is essentially intended to “level the playing field” between EU operators and their competitors from non-EU Member States which are not subject to EU State aid rules and are consequently able to provide their companies with (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/peter-rowland">Peter Rowland</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/jose-munoz-ec-europa-eu">Jose Munoz</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2023/the-eu-commission-publishes-the-names-of-the-companies-that-have-declared-that" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission publishes the names of the companies that have declared that they meet the thresholds to qualify as gatekeepers under the Digital Markets Act <em>(Alphabet / Amazon / Apple / ByteDance / Meta / Microsoft...)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-07-03T22:00:00Z">4 July 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 920</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-113083 introduction entry-content"> <p>On 4 July 2023, the European Commissioner for the Internal Market, Thierry Breton, revealed in a LinkedIn post the companies that have declared that they meet the thresholds to qualify as gatekeepers under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The deadline for such notifications was yesterday, 3 July (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/jose-munoz-ec-europa-eu">Jose Munoz</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2023/the-congress-of-the-republic-of-peru-adopts-new-leniency-law-with-significant" rel="bookmark">The Congress of the Republic of Peru adopts new leniency law with significant changes for leniency applicants</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-06-05T22:00:00Z">6 June 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 0</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-120984 introduction entry-content"> <p>This article has been nominated for the 2024 Antitrust Writing Awards. Click here to learn more about the Antitrust Writing Awards <br class='autobr' /> On 6 June 2023, the Peruvian government adopted a new Law N° 31775, that amends the country’s leniency programme. Under the new law, immunity applicants – who (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/daniel-vowden">Daniel Vowden</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kristien-geeurickx">Kristien Geeurickx</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2023/the-eu-commission-adopts-horizontal-block-exemption-regulations-and-guidelines" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission adopts Horizontal Block Exemption Regulations and Guidelines</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-05-31T22:00:00Z">1 June 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 414</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-112867 introduction entry-content"> <p>On 1 June 2023 the EU Commission adopted its new horizontal block exemption Regulations (covering R&D agreements and Specialisation agreements) and Horizontal Guidelines (Guidelines). The new block exemption Regulations will apply as of 1 July 2023 (with a transitional period of two years (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/daniel-vowden">Daniel Vowden</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kristien-geeurickx">Kristien Geeurickx</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/marcel-nuys">Marcel Nuys</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/susan-black">Susan Black</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/morris-schonberg">Morris Schonberg</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/florian-huerkamp">Florian Huerkamp</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2023/the-eu-commission-adopts-its-revised-guidelines-on-horizontal-cooperation" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission adopts its revised Guidelines on horizontal cooperation agreements and Horizontal Block Exemption Regulations on R&D and Specialisation Agreements</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-05-31T22:00:00Z">1 June 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 226</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-113012 introduction entry-content"> <p>On 1 June 2023 the European Commission adopted its revised guidelines on horizontal cooperation agreements (Guidelines) together with its revised horizontal block exemption Regulations on R&D and Specialisation Agreements. For an overview of the revised Guidelines see our blog post here. (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/susan-black">Susan Black</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kristien-geeurickx">Kristien Geeurickx</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2023/the-eu-commission-adopts-new-horizontal-cooperation-guidelines-and-publishes-113508" rel="bookmark"> The EU Commission adopts new Horizontal Cooperation Guidelines and publishes the R&D and Specialization Block Exemption Regulations which introduce a new era for horizontal cooperation in line with the Court of Justice’s and the Commission’s decisional practices</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-05-31T22:00:00Z">1 June 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 251</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-113508 introduction entry-content"> <p>Overview of the EU Commission’s Guidance on Information Exchange <br class='autobr' /> In June 2023 the European Commission adopted its revised guidelines on horizontal cooperation agreements (Guidelines) together with its revised horizontal block exemption Regulations on R&D and Specialisation Agreements. For (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/daniel-vowden">Daniel Vowden</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/peter-rowland">Peter Rowland</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kristien-geeurickx">Kristien Geeurickx</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2023/the-eu-commission-publishes-a-package-of-measures-aimed-at-simplifying-its" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission publishes a package of measures aimed at simplifying its merger control procedures in order to reduce the workload and costs of mergers</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-04-19T22:00:00Z">20 April 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 117</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-112196 introduction entry-content"> <p>On 20 April 2023 the European Commission published a package of measures aimed at simplifying its merger control procedures under the EU merger Regulation (EUMR). The new measures, which will take effect as of 1 September 2023, aim to streamline and make less burdensome the Commission’s merger (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/daniel-vowden">Daniel Vowden</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/vassilena-karadakova">Vassilena Karadakova</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/abhijeet-sinha">Abhijeet Sinha</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/phoebe-hirst">Phoebe Hirst</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2023/the-eu-commission-announces-plans-for-new-article-102-tfeu-guidelines-and" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission announces plans for new Article 102 TFEU Guidelines and amends the previous Guidance on enforcement priorities</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-03-26T22:00:00Z">27 March 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 194</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-112143 introduction entry-content"> <p>On 27 March 2023, the European Commission (Commission) announced its intention to adopt detailed new guidelines on the application of Article 102 TFEU to exclusionary conduct. The Commission explained that “Article 102 TFEU is one of the few areas of European competition law where no Guidelines (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/daniel-vowden">Daniel Vowden</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/sergio-sorinas">Sergio Sorinas</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/abhijeet-sinha">Abhijeet Sinha</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/agathe-esch">Agathe Esch</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/souzanna-omran">Souzanna Omran</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2023/the-eu-court-of-justice-rules-that-non-notifiable-mergers-can-be-reviewed-under" rel="bookmark">The EU Court of Justice rules that non-notifiable mergers can be reviewed under abuse of dominance rules <em>(Towercast)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-03-15T23:00:00Z">16 March 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 436</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-111605 introduction entry-content"> <p>INTRODUCTION <br class='autobr' /> On 16 March 2023, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) issued its keenly anticipated judgment in Towercast(Judgment), following a request for a preliminary ruling by the Court of Appeal, Paris (Court of Appeal). The Judgment clarifies that acquisitions by dominant (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/lode-van-den-hende">Lode Van Den Hende</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/morris-schonberg">Morris Schonberg</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2022/the-eu-council-adopts-the-foreign-subsidies-regulation-and-the-eu-commission" rel="bookmark">The EU Council adopts the Foreign Subsidies Regulation and the Commission schedules publication of the draft implementing regulation for the start of 2023</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-11-27T23:00:00Z">28 November 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 270</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-110272 introduction entry-content"> <p>The EU has now formally adopted its new Foreign Subsidies Regulation (“FSR”), which will start to apply from mid-2023. The European Commission will shortly be publishing a draft Implementing Regulation, which will set out what must be included in notifications under the FSR and further (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/daniel-vowden">Daniel Vowden</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/peter-rowland">Peter Rowland</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/laura-zsarnai">Laura Zsarnai</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/violetta-meli">Violetta Meli</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2022/the-eu-commission-publishes-the-ground-breaking-digital-markets-acts-which-aims" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission publishes the ground-breaking Digital Markets Acts which aims at improving the contestability and fairness of digital markets</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-10-31T23:00:00Z">1 November 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 130</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-112428 introduction entry-content"> <p>The EU’s groundbreaking Digital Markets Act (DMA) came into force on 1 November 2022 and applies from 2 May 2023. In this update we summarise key developments: the Implementing Regulation, institutional changes in DG COMP, workshops, and national proposals granting National Competition (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kim-dietzel">Kim Dietzel</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/natalia-rodriguez">Natalia Rodriguez</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/peter-rowland">Peter Rowland</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/joe-williams">Joe Williams</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/morris-schonberg">Morris Schonberg</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/kian-o-connell">Kian O’Connell</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2022/the-eu-commission-publishes-the-digital-markets-act-aiming-to-ensure-fairness" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission publishes the Digital Markets Act aiming to ensure fairness and contestability in digital markets</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-10-31T23:00:00Z">1 November 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 20</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-117672 introduction entry-content"> <p>The Digital Markets Act (DMA) is a ground-breaking piece of EU regulation, imposing rules on platforms acting as “gatekeepers” in the digital sector, and aiming to ensure fairness and contestability in digital markets. The main obligations and prohibitions in the DMA apply from 7 March 2024 to (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/daniel-vowden">Daniel Vowden</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/souzanna-omran">Souzanna Omran</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2022/the-eu-commission-updates-its-guidance-on-the-practice-and-policy-of-obtaining" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission updates its Guidance on the practice and policy of obtaining leniency in cartel cases</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-10-24T22:00:00Z">25 October 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 128</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-111533 introduction entry-content"> <p>Seeking to clarify its policy and encourage leniency applicants to come forward, the European Commission ("Commission") has published new guidance on its approach to leniency and its Leniency Notice. The new guidance comes in the form of Frequently Asked Questions ("FAQs"). The FAQs provide (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/henar-gonzalez-durantez">Henar González Durántez</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/pilar-carrasco">Pilar Carrasco</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/gonzalo-sanz-magallon">Gonzalo Sanz-Magallón</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/jose-munoz-ec-europa-eu">Jose Munoz</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/anna-sol">Anna Sol</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2022/the-spanish-competition-authority-imposes-sanctions-on-a-pharmaceutical-company" rel="bookmark">The Spanish Competition Authority imposes sanctions on a pharmaceutical company for misusing litigation strategies regarding patents <em>(Merck Sharp & Dohme)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-10-20T22:00:00Z">21 October 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 632</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-109744 introduction entry-content"> <p>On 21 October 2022, the Spanish National Markets and Competition Commission (CNMC) imposed a €38.9 million fine on pharmaceutical company Merck Sharp and Dohme (MSD) for abusing its dominant position in the Spanish market for contraceptive vaginal rings. In particular, the CNMC concluded that (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/daniel-vowden">Daniel Vowden</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/peter-rowland">Peter Rowland</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/nika-nonveiller-168346">Nika Nonveiller</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/violetta-meli">Violetta Meli</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2022/the-eu-parliament-publishes-the-digital-markets-act-in-the-official-journal" rel="bookmark">The EU Parliament publishes the Digital Markets Act in the Official Journal, creating a new regulatory regime for large tech platforms</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-10-11T22:00:00Z">12 October 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 204</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-109335 introduction entry-content"> <p>The Digital Markets Act (DMA) is a ground-breaking piece of EU regulation, imposing rules on platforms acting as “gatekeepers” in the digital sector, and aiming to ensure fairness and contestability in digital markets. It will enter into force on 1 November 2022, setting the clock running for (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/peter-rowland">Peter Rowland</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/jose-munoz-ec-europa-eu">Jose Munoz</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2022/the-eu-commission-issues-statement-of-objections-against-a-pharmaceutical" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission issues a Statement of Objections against a pharmaceutical company over alleged abuse of dominance consisting of misuse of divisional patents and a disparagement campaign against its closest competitor <em>(Teva)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-10-09T22:00:00Z">10 October 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 817</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-109151 introduction entry-content"> <p>On 10 October 2022, the European Commission (“EU Commission“) formally adopted a Statement of Objections (“SO“) against Teva over an alleged abuse of dominance concerning its blockbuster drug Copaxone, which is used in the treatment of multiple sclerosis. <br class='autobr' /> As we reported in March 2021, the EU (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/daniel-vowden">Daniel Vowden</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kristien-geeurickx">Kristien Geeurickx</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2022/the-eu-commission-blocks-the-acquisition-of-a-genetics-analysis-provider-by-a" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission blocks the acquisition of a genetics analysis provider by a cancer detection healthcare company <em>(Illumina / Grail)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-09-05T22:00:00Z">6 September 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 814</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-108572 introduction entry-content"> <p>On 6 September 2022 the EU Commission adopted a decision under the EU merger Regulation (EUMR) prohibiting the completed acquisition by Illumina of GRAIL. This is the first time the Commission has examined a transaction below the EUMR thresholds and all national EU Member State thresholds which (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/daniel-vowden">Daniel Vowden</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/daniel-barrio">Daniel Barrio</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2022/the-eu-commission-publishes-the-second-annual-report-on-the-screening-of" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission publishes the second annual report on the screening of foreign direct investment into the Union</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-08-31T22:00:00Z">1 September 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 136</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-108807 introduction entry-content"> <p>This article has been nominated for the 2023 Antitrust Writing Awards. Click here to learn more about the Antitrust Writing Awards. <br class='autobr' /> On 1 September 2022, the European Commission (“Commission”) published the Second Annual Report on the screening of foreign direct investments (“FDI”) into the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/daniel-vowden">Daniel Vowden</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kristien-geeurickx">Kristien Geeurickx</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/special-issues/gun-jumping/concentrations/the-eu-general-court-endorses-the-commission-s-revised-approach-to-review" rel="bookmark">The EU General Court endorses the Commission’s revised approach to review transactions below EU and national merger thresholds via Article 22 EUMR referrals <em>(Illumina / Grail)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-07-12T22:00:00Z">13 July 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 242</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-107862 introduction entry-content"> <p>In its judgment of 13 July 2022 the General Court endorsed the EU Commission’s revised approach to Article 22 EU Merger Regulation (EUMR) referrals as set out in its March 2021 Guidance. The case relates to an appeal brought by Illumina against the Commission’s decision to accept the referral (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/lode-van-den-hende">Lode Van Den Hende</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/morris-schonberg">Morris Schonberg</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2022/the-eu-commission-reaches-agreement-on-foreign-subsidies-regulation-with-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission reaches an agreement on foreign subsidies regulation with the new regime scheduled to enter into force in 2023</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-06-29T22:00:00Z">30 June 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 744</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-107421 introduction entry-content"> <p>The EU has reached political agreement in relation to the much-anticipated foreign subsidies regulation (the “Regulation”), which should become operational next year. The Regulation essentially creates a new subsidy control regime for third country subsidies affecting the EU market and has the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/marcel-nuys">Marcel Nuys</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kristien-geeurickx">Kristien Geeurickx</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteur/Camille-Puech-Baron">Camille Puech-Baron</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/florian-huerkamp">Florian Huerkamp</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/nika-nonveiller">Nika Nonveiller</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2022/the-eu-commission-publishes-new-competition-rules-for-vertical-agreements" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission publishes new competition rules for vertical agreements</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-05-09T22:00:00Z">10 May 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 375</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-106833 introduction entry-content"> <p>Following a comprehensive review and consultation process, the new revised EU vertical agreements block exemption Regulation (VBER) and Guidelines have now been published and will come into force on 1 June 2022. The Commission’s stated objectives of the review process were to adjust the safe (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/joseph-falcone">Joseph Falcone</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/daniel-vowden">Daniel Vowden</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/veronica-roberts">Veronica Roberts</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2022/the-eu-commission-issues-guidance-on-fdi-from-russia-and-belarus-and-calls-for" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission issues Guidance on FDI from Russia and Belarus and calls for greater scrutiny due to increased risk of harm to security or public order</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-04-05T22:00:00Z">6 April 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 192</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-106217 introduction entry-content"> <p>On 6 April 2022, the European Commission (“Commission”) issued Guidance to Member States on how to screen foreign direct investment (“FDI”) from Russia and Belarus into the EU, in light of the ongoing military conflict in Ukraine (“FDI Guidance”). <br class='autobr' /> Following Russia’s unjustified attack against (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/daniel-vowden">Daniel Vowden</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kristien-geeurickx">Kristien Geeurickx</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/marcel-nuys">Marcel Nuys</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/florian-huerkamp">Florian Huerkamp</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/susan-black">Susan Black</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2022/the-eu-commission-invites-comments-on-its-draft-revised-rules-on-horizontal" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission invites comments on its draft revised rules on horizontal cooperation agreements</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-02-28T23:00:00Z">1 March 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 695</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-105651 introduction entry-content"> <p>On 1 March 2022 the EU Commission published, for consultation, its draft revised rules on horizontal cooperation agreements. The rules consist of two horizontal block exemption Regulations (covering Research & Development agreements and Specialisation agreements) and Guidelines on the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/daniel-vowden">Daniel Vowden</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/adrian-brown">Adrian Brown</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/souzanna-omran">Souzanna Omran</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2022/the-eu-commission-publishes-revised-draft-guidance-for-horizontal-agreements" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission publishes revised draft guidance for horizontal agreements</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-02-28T23:00:00Z">1 March 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 377</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-106031 introduction entry-content"> <p>In March the European Commission (“Commission”) published, for consultation, its draft revised Guidelines on the application of Article 101 TFEU to horizontal cooperation agreements (“draft revised Horizontal Guidelines”). The proposed revisions are important as they update and expand the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/kian-o-connell">Kian O’Connell</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2022/the-eu-commission-includes-for-the-first-time-in-its-draft-revision-of-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission includes for the first time in its draft revision of the horizontal cooperation guidance a specific section on consortia agreements</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-02-28T23:00:00Z">1 March 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 327</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-108546 introduction entry-content"> <p>The European Commission’s draft revision of the horizontal cooperation guidance published on March 1, 2022, for the first time includes a specific section on the assessment of consortia agreements. Up to now, there has been very limited guidance in case law and in the existing horizontal (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/peter-rowland">Peter Rowland</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kristien-geeurickx">Kristien Geeurickx</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2022/the-eu-commission-reviews-its-guidelines-on-vertical-restraints-within-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission reviews its guidelines on vertical restraints within the broader context of the review of the Vertical Block Exemption regulation</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-02-03T23:00:00Z">4 February 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 807</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-105180 introduction entry-content"> <p>The European Commission (“Commission”) is currently reviewing its Guidelines on Vertical Restraints (“Vertical Guidelines”) within the broader context of the review of the Vertical Block Exemption Regulation (“VBER”) and consulted on its proposals last year. It has now launched a further (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/daniel-vowden">Daniel Vowden</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/yevgen-khodakovsky">Yevgen Khodakovsky</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/january-2022/the-eu-commission-publishes-its-final-report-on-a-consumer-internet-of-things" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission publishes its final report on a consumer Internet of Things sector inquiry which confirms its preliminary findings related to high entry barriers and the issues around access to data</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-01-19T23:00:00Z">20 January 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 601</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104893 introduction entry-content"> <p>On 20 January 2022 the European Commission (“Commission“) published its final report on the consumer Internet of Things (“IoT“) sector inquiry, largely confirming its preliminary findings issued in July 2021. These include concerns around high market entry barriers, the influence on the market (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/daniel-vowden">Daniel Vowden</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2021/the-eu-commission-issues-a-statement-of-objections-in-view-of-imposing-interim" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission issues a Statement of Objections, pursuing interim measures on two pharmaceutical companies for an alleged violation of the standstill obligation <em>(Illumina / Grail)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-09-19T22:00:00Z">20 September 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 243</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-103586 introduction entry-content"> <p>The Illumina/GRAIL case saga continues. As we reported in our previous briefing, the Illumina / GRAIL deal provides the first illustrative example of the European Commission’s ("Commission") new approach to try and “catch” transactions using the referral mechanism in Article 22 EU Merger (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/lode-van-den-hende">Lode Van Den Hende</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/marcel-nuys">Marcel Nuys</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2021/the-eu-commission-sheds-light-on-the-relationship-between-competition-policy" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission sheds light on the relationship between competition policy and the Green Deal objectives</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-09-09T22:00:00Z">10 September 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 441</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-102800 introduction entry-content"> <p>On 10 September 2021, the European Commission (“Commission”) published a competition policy brief in which it provides more detail on its policy approach in its upcoming sustainability guidance. Following a call for contributions last year and a conference bringing together relevant stakeholders (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/florian-huerkamp">Florian Huerkamp</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kristien-geeurickx">Kristien Geeurickx</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/marcel-nuys">Marcel Nuys</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/daniel-vowden">Daniel Vowden</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/susan-black">Susan Black</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2021/the-eu-commission-publishes-drafts-of-revised-vertical-block-exemption" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission publishes drafts of revised Vertical Block Exemption Regulation and Vertical Guidelines</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-07-08T22:00:00Z">9 July 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 931</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-101507 introduction entry-content"> <p>On 9 July 2021, following a comprehensive consultation process, the EU Commission (Commission) published its proposals for a revised Vertical Block Exemption Regulation (Draft VBER) and Draft Vertical Guidelines, due to replace the current regime which expires on 31 May 2022. The previous (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/daniel-vowden">Daniel Vowden</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/adrian-brown">Adrian Brown</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2021/the-eu-commission-carries-out-its-first-dawn-raid-since-the-covid-19-pandemic" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission carries out its first dawn raid since the COVID-19 pandemic started at the German premises of a company active in the clothing sector</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-06-21T22:00:00Z">22 June 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 1680</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-101388 introduction entry-content"> <p>On 22 June 2021 the European Commission (“Commission”) revealed that it had carried out surprise inspections at the German premises of a company active in the clothing sector, suspected of infringing competition rules. This was the first unannounced inspection, or “dawn raid”, conducted by the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/lode-van-den-hende">Lode Van Den Hende</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/daniel-vowden">Daniel Vowden</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/eric-white-hsf-com">Eric White</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/adrian-brown">Adrian Brown</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/morris-schonberg">Morris Schonberg</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2021/the-eu-commission-issues-its-regulatory-proposal-containing-novel-measures-to" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission issues its regulatory proposal containing novel measures to tackle foreign subsidies distorting the single market</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-05-04T22:00:00Z">5 May 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 360</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-100904 introduction entry-content"> <p>On 5 May 2021, the European Commission (Commission) issued its proposal for a Regulation on foreign subsidies distorting the EU market. This follows on from the Commission’s White Paper issued in June 2020 and the extensive public consultation that ensued. <br class='autobr' /> The primary objective of this (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteur/Mark-Jephcott">Mark Jephcott</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/marcel-nuys">Marcel Nuys</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/sergio-sorinas">Sergio Sorinas</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kristien-geeurickx">Kristien Geeurickx</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2021/the-eu-commission-publishes-guidance-on-article-22-referrals-for-transactions" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission publishes guidance on Article 22 referrals for transactions falling below national thresholds</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-03-25T23:00:00Z">26 March 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 755</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-100040 introduction entry-content"> <p>On 26 March 2021 the EU Commission (Commission) published revised guidance on the referral mechanism set out in Article 22 of the EU Merger Regulation (EUMR), under which the Commission will now accept referrals from Member States for deals that fall below the domestic jurisdictional thresholds (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/sebastian-moore-hsf-com">Sebastien Moore</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/peter-rowland">Peter Rowland</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kristien-geeurickx">Kristien Geeurickx</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/agathe-celarie">Agathe Célarié</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2021/the-eu-court-of-justice-dismisses-the-appeals-of-several-manufacturers-of-100045" rel="bookmark">The EU Court of Justice dismisses the appeals of several manufacturers of medicines and upholds the Commission’s decision regarding a pay-for-delay infringement <em>(Lundbeck)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-03-24T23:00:00Z">25 March 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 751</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-100045 introduction entry-content"> <p>On 25 March 2021, the Court of Justice of the EU (“CJEU”) dismissed the appeals by Lundbeck and five producers of generic medicines against the General Court’s (GC) judgments that upheld the Commission’s decision and the fines it had imposed in its first pay-for-delay infringement decision in (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/sebastian-moore-hsf-com">Sebastien Moore</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kristien-geeurickx">Kristien Geeurickx</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2021/the-eu-commission-investigates-for-the-first-time-a-case-relating-to-divisional" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission investigates for the first time a case relating to divisional patent filing and litigation strategies in the pharmaceutical sector <em>(Teva)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-03-03T23:00:00Z">4 March 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 778</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-99604 introduction entry-content"> <p>On 4 March 2021 the EU Commission announced it has launched a formal investigation into possible anti-competitive conduct by pharmaceutical company Teva in relation to its blockbuster drug Copaxone, which is used in the treatment of multiple sclerosis. <br class='autobr' /> The patent for the active ingredient in (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/max-kaufman">Max Kaufman</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kristien-geeurickx">Kristien Geeurickx</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/agathe-celarie">Agathe Célarié</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2021/the-eu-commission-accepts-the-commitment-offered-by-a-pharmaceutical-company-to" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission accepts the commitment offered by a pharmaceutical company to reduce drug prices by 73% <em>(Aspen)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-02-09T23:00:00Z">10 February 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 280</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-99565 introduction entry-content"> <p>“When the price of a drug suddenly goes up by several hundred percent, this is something the Commission may look at” Commissioner Vestager said when opening a formal investigation into Aspen’s alleged excessive pricing conduct in May 2017. On 10 February 2021, the EU Commission (Commission) (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteur/Mark-Jephcott">Mark Jephcott</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteur/Camille-Puech-Baron">Camille Puech-Baron</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/peter-rowland">Peter Rowland</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2021/the-eu-commission-discusses-the-topic-of-competition-policy-contributing-to-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission discusses the topic of competition policy contributing to the European Green Deal</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-02-03T23:00:00Z">4 February 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 603</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-99655 introduction entry-content"> <p>On 4 February 2021, the European Commission’s long-awaited Conference on Competition Policy Contributing to the European Green Deal took place. The conference was opened by Commission Executive Vice President and Commissioner in charge of competition policy, Margrethe Vestager. <br class='autobr' /> The European (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/daniel-vowden">Daniel Vowden</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/agathe-celarie">Agathe Célarié</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/january-2021/the-eu-court-of-justice-confirms-the-liability-of-a-parent-company-for-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Court of Justice confirms the liability of a parent company for the conduct of its subsidiaries involved in a cartel <em>(Goldman Sachs)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-01-26T23:00:00Z">27 January 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 348</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-99132 introduction entry-content"> <p>On 27 January 2021, the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) dismissed in its entirety an appeal brought by the Goldman Sachs Group (Goldman Sachs) against a General Court ruling which confirmed Goldman Sachs’ joint and several liability in the 2014 power cables cartel (judgment here). <br class='autobr' /> The CJEU (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/marcel-nuys">Marcel Nuys</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/annika-gante">Annika Gante</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/peter-rowland">Peter Rowland</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/florian-huerkamp">Florian Huerkamp</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/january-2021/the-german-parliament-passes-the-digital-competition-act-bringing-significant" rel="bookmark">The German Parliament passes the Digital Competition Act bringing significant changes to the competition law landscape</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-01-18T23:00:00Z">19 January 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 690</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-98736 introduction entry-content"> <p>Today, the German parliament passed the “Digital Competition Act” which is the 10th amendment to the Act against Restraints of Competition (ARC). <br class='autobr' /> The amended law – which will very likely enter into force January 2021 – will bring about significant changes to the German competition law (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteur/Mark-Jephcott">Mark Jephcott</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/veronica-roberts">Veronica Roberts</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/daniel-vowden">Daniel Vowden</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kristien-geeurickx">Kristien Geeurickx</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2020/the-uk-government-and-the-eu-commission-agree-on-a-trade-and-cooperation-act" rel="bookmark">The UK Government and the EU Commission agree on a trade and cooperation act detailing the applicability of both merger control regimes after Brexit</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-12-30T23:00:00Z">31 December 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 197</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-98737 introduction entry-content"> <p>On 1 January 2021, with the end of the Brexit transition period, the UK entered the real world of Brexit. This has immediate implications for merger control both in the UK and the EU. Any companies involved in deals need to be aware of the impact. <br class='autobr' /> As of 1 January 2021 the EU Merger Regulation (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/peter-rowland">Peter Rowland</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kristien-geeurickx">Kristien Geeurickx</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2020/the-eu-commission-publishes-consultation-on-vertical-block-exemption-regulation" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission publishes consultation on Vertical Block Exemption Regulation policy options</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-12-17T23:00:00Z">18 December 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 390</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-98648 introduction entry-content"> <p>On 18 December 2020 the Commission published a further consultation on its proposals for a revised vertical agreements block exemption Regulation (VBER) and guidelines. The Commission’s steps to date, and conclusions of its evaluation phase, are set out in our HSF Notes post from 17 September (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/stephen-wisking">Stephen Wisking</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/peter-rowland">Peter Rowland</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteur/Camille-Puech-Baron">Camille Puech-Baron</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2020/the-eu-commission-proposes-legislation-to-overhaul-regulation-of-digital" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission proposes legislation to overhaul regulation of digital platforms in the Union</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-12-14T23:00:00Z">15 December 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 482</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-98481 introduction entry-content"> <p>On 15 December the European Commission announced far-reaching proposals for regulation of the digital sector in the form of a Digital Services Act (DSA) and a Digital Markets Act (DMA). <br class='autobr' /> In summary the DSA contains new rules including on illegal content and transparency. It applies to all (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/peter-rowland">Peter Rowland</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/marcel-nuys">Marcel Nuys</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/florian-huerkamp">Florian Huerkamp</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2020/the-german-competition-authority-announces-that-it-has-initiated-abuse" rel="bookmark">The German Competition Authority announces that it has initiated abuse proceedings against a social platform company for linkage with a virtual reality products brand <em>(Oculus / Facebook)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-12-09T23:00:00Z">10 December 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 242</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-98326 introduction entry-content"> <p>The German FCO has not lost its appetite to take on major tech companies. Today, it has announced that it has initiated abuse proceedings against Facebook to examine the linkage between Oculus virtual reality products and Facebooks’ social network. <br class='autobr' /> The accusations against Facebook <br class='autobr' /> Facebook’s (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteur/Mark-Jephcott">Mark Jephcott</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/marcel-nuys">Marcel Nuys</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/peter-rowland">Peter Rowland</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/tom-kemp">Tom Kemp</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/anne-eckenroth-hsf-com">Anne Eckenroth</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2020/the-uk-competition-authority-launches-a-market-inquiry-into-the-electric" rel="bookmark">The UK Competition Authority launches a market inquiry into the electric vehicle charging sector</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-12-01T23:00:00Z">2 December 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 183</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-98314 introduction entry-content"> <p>The CMA has today (2 December 2020) launched a market study into the electric vehicle charging sector in the UK. The study will consider two broad themes: how to develop a competitive sector while also attracting private investment to help the sector grow; how to ensure people using electric (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/stephen-wisking">Stephen Wisking</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/daniel-vowden">Daniel Vowden</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/juliana-penz-evren">Juliana Penz-Evren</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2020/the-uk-competition-authority-releases-a-market-study-on-online-platforms-and" rel="bookmark">The UK Competition Authority releases a market study on online platforms and digital advertising</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-06-30T22:00:00Z">1 July 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 179</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-96162 introduction entry-content"> <p>In July 2020, the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (“CMA”) published its market study final report “Online platforms and digital advertising” (“Report”) (see the Report here). The Report includes significant recommendations on the future regulation of platforms funded by digital (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/veronica-roberts">Veronica Roberts</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kristien-geeurickx">Kristien Geeurickx</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/christon-shenolikar">Christon Shenolikar</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2020/the-eu-general-court-annuls-the-commission-s-decision-prohibiting-an" rel="bookmark">The EU General Court annuls the Commission’s decision prohibiting an oligopolistic merger between two mobile network operators in the telecommunication sector on the basis that it did not result in the creation or strengthening of a dominant position <em>(Telefónica UK / Hutchison 3G UK)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-05-27T22:00:00Z">28 May 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 717</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-95202 introduction entry-content"> <p>On 28 May 2020 the General Court handed down its ruling in CK Telecoms UK Investment Ltd v European Commission (Case T-399/16) in which it annulled the EU Commission’s decision which prohibited the proposed acquisition by CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd (Hutchison) of Telefónica Europe plc (O2). The (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/stephen-wisking">Stephen Wisking</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/andre-pretorius">André Pretorius</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kristien-geeurickx">Kristien Geeurickx</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-publishes-a-temporary-framework-for-assessing-antitrust" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission publishes a Temporary Framework for assessing antitrust issues relating to business cooperation as a response to the urgency stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-07T22:00:00Z">8 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 522</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94269 introduction entry-content"> <p>On 8 April 2020 the Commission published a ‘Temporary framework for assessing antitrust issues related to business cooperation in response to situations of urgency stemming from the current COVID-19 outbreak’ (Temporary Framework). The Commission recognises the exceptional challenges faced by (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/ruth-allen">Ruth Allen</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/stephen-wisking">Stephen Wisking</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2020/the-uk-court-of-appeal-seeks-to-reinstate-record-fines-totally-l89-4m-imposed" rel="bookmark">The England & Wales Court of Appeal seeks to reinstate record fines imposed on pharmaceutical companies for abuse of dominant position through excessive and unfair pricing of an anti-epilepsy drug <em>(Pfizer / Flynn)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-03-09T23:00:00Z">10 March 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 344</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-93718 introduction entry-content"> <p>On 10 March 2020 the UK Court of Appeal handed down its hotly anticipated judgment in Flynn Pharma Limited & Anr vs Competition and Markets Authority. The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) was seeking to reinstate record fines totalling £89.4m imposed on pharmaceutical companies (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/dafni-katrana">Dafni Katrana</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/ruth-allen">Ruth Allen</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/january-2020/the-eu-court-of-justice-clarifies-the-criteria-for-the-pay-for-delay-agreements" rel="bookmark">The EU Court of Justice clarifies the criteria for the pay-for-delay agreements in the pharmaceutical sector <em>(Generics - UK / GlaxoSmithKline / Actavis / Xellia Pharmaceuticals / Merck / Alpharma)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-01-29T23:00:00Z">30 January 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 461</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-93498 introduction entry-content"> <p>This article has been nominated for the 2021 Antitrust Writing Awards. Click here to learn more about the Antitrust Writing Awards. <br class='autobr' /> On 30 January 2020 the European Court of Justice (“ECJ”) clarified for the first time the criteria governing whether so-called “pay-for-delay” agreements entered (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteur/Mark-Jephcott">Mark Jephcott</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kristien-geeurickx">Kristien Geeurickx</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2019/the-uk-competition-authority-publishes-an-interim-report-in-its-market-study-on" rel="bookmark">The UK Competition Authority publishes an interim report on its market study of online platforms and digital advertising</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-12-17T23:00:00Z">18 December 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 19</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-101366 introduction entry-content"> <p>In July this year the CMA launched its digital markets strategy, which sets out how the CMA will continue to protect consumers in rapidly developing digital markets. A key element of this strategy was the launch of a market study into online platforms and digital advertising and the CMA has now (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/stephen-wisking">Stephen Wisking</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kristien-geeurickx">Kristien Geeurickx</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2019/the-uk-government-provides-a-withdrawal-agreement-for-the-competition-authority" rel="bookmark">The UK Government provides a withdrawal agreement for the Competition Authority’s merger control during the Brexit transition period and after</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-10-18T22:00:00Z">19 October 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 78</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-93497 introduction entry-content"> <p>On 31 January 2020, at 11pm GMT, the UK ceased to be a Member State of the EU and the transition period provided for in Article 126 of the Withdrawal Agreement started to run. This briefing looks at the provisions in the Withdrawal Agreement that are relevant for merger control, both during the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/marcel-nuys">Marcel Nuys</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/florian-huerkamp">Florian Huerkamp</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2019/the-eu-commission-imposes-interim-measures-on-an-it-company-for-the-first-time" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission imposes interim measures on an IT company for the first time in 20 years over alleged abuse of dominance position <em>(Broadcom)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-10-15T22:00:00Z">16 October 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 36</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-101378 introduction entry-content"> <p>On 16 October 2019, the EU Commission ("the Commission") adopted interim measures against Broadcom in connection with its ongoing investigation into the company for abuse of a dominant position. <br class='autobr' /> The investigation started in June 2019 when the Commission opened an antitrust investigation to (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/marcel-nuys">Marcel Nuys</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/ruth-allen">Ruth Allen</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/juliana-penz-evren">Juliana Penz-Evren</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2019/the-commission-set-up-by-the-german-minister-of-economic-affairs-and-energy" rel="bookmark">The German Minister of Economic Affairs and Energy submits a report on New Competition Framework for the Digital Economy</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-09-08T22:00:00Z">9 September 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 30</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-101385 introduction entry-content"> <p>On 9 September 2019, the German "Commission Competition Law 4.0" (Commission) submitted its report "A New Competition Framework for the Digital Economy" (English summary available here) to the Minister of Economic Affairs and Energy. The Commission was set up by the minister in September 2018 (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/marcel-nuys">Marcel Nuys</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/ruth-allen">Ruth Allen</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/juliana-penz-evren">Juliana Penz-Evren</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/august-2019/the-dusseldorf-higher-regional-court-grants-a-temporary-injunction-suspending" rel="bookmark">The Düsseldorf Higher Regional Court grants a temporary injunction suspending the German Competition Authority’s landmark abuse of dominance decision against social network company pending the final determination of appeal <em>(Facebook)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-08-25T22:00:00Z">26 August 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 59</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-101402 introduction entry-content"> <p>On 26 August 2019, the Düsseldorf Higher Regional Court (DHRC) granted a temporary injunction suspending the German Federal Cartel Office’s (FCO’s) landmark abuse of dominance decision against Facebook, pending final determination of the company’s appeal. In an important judgment with potential (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/andre-pretorius">André Pretorius</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/marcel-nuys">Marcel Nuys</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/florian-huerkamp">Florian Huerkamp</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/peter-rowland">Peter Rowland</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2019/the-eu-commission-opens-a-formal-investigation-into-an-association-of-insurance" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens a formal investigation into an association of insurance companies to assess whether competitors were prevented from acessessing its data pool <em>(Insurance Ireland)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-05-13T22:00:00Z">14 May 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 40</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-101404 introduction entry-content"> <p>On 14 May 2019, the EU Commission ("the Commission") announced that it has opened a formal antitrust investigation into Insurance Ireland, an association of insurance companies active in Ireland ("Investigation"). The association administers a database (Insurance Link), to which its member (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/stephen-wisking">Stephen Wisking</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/susan-black">Susan Black</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kristien-geeurickx">Kristien Geeurickx</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2019/the-uk-competition-authority-disqualifies-three-former-directors-of-companies" rel="bookmark">The UK Competition Authority disqualifies three former directors of companies involved in a bid rigging cartel in the design, construction and fit-out services market <em>(Robb Simms-Davies / Trevor Hall / Oliver James Hammond)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-05-09T22:00:00Z">10 May 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 132</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-93530 introduction entry-content"> <p>On 10th May 2019 the CMA secured the disqualification of three former directors of companies involved in a bid rigging cartel in the design, construction and fit-out services sector. The three directors have given legally binding disqualification undertakings under which they will be banned from (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/stephen-wisking">Stephen Wisking</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/peter-rowland">Peter Rowland</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2019/the-eu-commission-publishes-special-advisors-report-on-competition-policy-for" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission publishes special advisors’ report on competition policy for the digital era</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-04-03T22:00:00Z">4 April 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 31</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-101426 introduction entry-content"> <p>On 4 April 2019 the European Commission ("EC") published an in-depth report on "Competition policy for the digital era" (the "Report"). Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager appointed a panel of three special advisers to prepare the Report (see EC press release here), which is intended to (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/stephen-wisking">Stephen Wisking</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/dafni-katrana">Dafni Katrana</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2019/the-eu-commission-introduces-online-tool-for-the-submission-of-evidence-in" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission introduces an online tool for the submission of evidence in cartel and non-cartel cooperation proceedings</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-03-18T23:00:00Z">19 March 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 26</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-101429 introduction entry-content"><p>The EU Commission introduces an online tool for the submission of evidence in cartel and non-cartel cooperation proceedings</p></div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kristien-geeurickx">Kristien Geeurickx</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/stephen-wisking">Stephen Wisking</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2019/the-eu-court-of-justice-holds-that-principles-applied-in-order-to-determine-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Court of Justice holds that the principles applied in order to determine the relevant entities for liability for fines should also be applied to determine the relevant entities liable for damages under private damages claims <em>(Vantaan kaupunki / Skanska)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-03-13T23:00:00Z">14 March 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 205</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-93540 introduction entry-content"> <p>In a preliminary ruling request made by the Finnish Supreme Court on the question of the relevant entities liable for damages, the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) held that principles applied in order to determine the relevant entities for liability for fines under Articles 101 and 102 TFEU (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/stephen-wisking">Stephen Wisking</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/veronica-roberts">Veronica Roberts</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kristien-geeurickx">Kristien Geeurickx</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2019/the-uk-competition-appeal-tribunal-upholds-the-competition-authority-s-first" rel="bookmark">The UK Competition Appeal Tribunal upholds the Competition Authority’s first infringement decision for breach of an interim order in a merger investigation <em>(Electro Rent)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-02-10T23:00:00Z">11 February 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 128</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-93544 introduction entry-content"> <p>On 11 February 2019 the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) upheld the CMA’s first infringement decision for breach of an interim order imposed on a completed merger under investigation. Electro Rent had served a break notice on the lease of its UK premises without first seeking the CMA’s consent (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/marcel-nuys">Marcel Nuys</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/peter-rowland">Peter Rowland</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/juliana-penz-evren">Juliana Penz-Evren</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2019/the-german-competition-authority-forces-a-social-network-company-to-change-its" rel="bookmark">The German Competition Authority forces a social network company to change its data collection policy <em>(Facebook)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-02-06T23:00:00Z">7 February 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 133</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-101432 introduction entry-content"> <p>On 7 February 2019, after almost three years of investigation, Germany’s Federal Cartel Office ("FCO") issued its long awaited decision on Facebook’s data collection practices. <br class='autobr' /> The FCO found that Facebook has a dominant position on the German market for social networks, and abused this (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/stephen-wisking">Stephen Wisking</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/susan-black">Susan Black</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/andre-pretorius">André Pretorius</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2018/the-uk-competition-appeal-tribunal-hands-down-its-judgement-upholding-the" rel="bookmark">The UK Competition Appeal Tribunal hands down its judgement upholding the Competition Authority’s decision that an online sales ban constituted a restriction of competition by object <em>(Ping)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-09-06T22:00:00Z">7 September 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 118</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-93554 introduction entry-content"> <p>On 7 September 2018, the Competition Appeal Tribunal ("CAT") handed down its judgment in Ping upholding the Competition and Market Authority ("CMA")’s decision that Ping’s online sales ban ("OSB") constituted a restriction of competition by object under EU and UK competition law. The aim of (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/stephen-wisking">Stephen Wisking</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kristien-geeurickx">Kristien Geeurickx</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2018/the-eu-general-court-confirms-that-the-bank-was-jointly-and-severally-liable" rel="bookmark">The EU General Court confirms that a bank investor was jointly and severally liable for the conduct of one of the cartelists <em>(Goldman Sachs)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-07-11T22:00:00Z">12 July 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 84</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-93560 introduction entry-content"> <p>The General Court’s ruling in Goldman Sachs’ appeal in the power cables cartel confirms that the bank was jointly and severally liable for the conduct of Prysmian, one of the cartelists, because of the nature of its investment in the company. The General Court confirmed that the Commission was (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/stephen-wisking">Stephen Wisking</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kristien-geeurickx">Kristien Geeurickx</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2018/the-eu-court-of-justice-provides-guidance-on-the-standstill-obligation-which" rel="bookmark">The EU Court of Justice provides guidance on the standstill obligation which prevents parties from implementing their transaction before the EU Commission issues a clearance decision <em>(EY / KPMG)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-05-30T22:00:00Z">31 May 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 110</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-93628 introduction entry-content"> <p>For the first time since the EU Merger Regulation (EUMR) came into force the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) has provided guidance on the scope the standstill obligation (Article 7(1) EUMR) which prevents parties implementing their transaction before the EU Commission issues a clearance (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/andre-pretorius">André Pretorius</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2017/the-eu-court-of-justice-holds-that-a-restriction-imposed-on-an-authorised" rel="bookmark">The EU Court of Justice holds that a restriction imposed on an authorised retailer not to sell goods through online third-party platforms does not constitute an infringement <em>(Coty Germany / Parfümerie Akzente)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2017-12-05T23:00:00Z">6 December 2017</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 113</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-93660 introduction entry-content"> <p>In its hotly anticipated ruling in the Coty case, the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) has held today that, in the context of a selective distribution system, a restriction imposed on an authorised retailer not to sell the goods through online third-party platforms does not infringe Article (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteur/tim-briggs">Tim Briggs</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kristien-geeurickx">Kristien Geeurickx</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2017/the-eu-commission-unveils-a-set-of-proposals-for-the-screening-of-foreign" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission unveils a set of proposals for the screening of foreign direct investments into the EU</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2017-09-12T22:00:00Z">13 September 2017</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 75</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-93668 introduction entry-content"> <p>On 13 September 2017 the EU Commission unveiled a set of proposals for the screening of foreign direct investments into the EU. <br class='autobr' /> Whereas the Commission recognises the benefits of foreign direct investment and its importance for growth, jobs and innovation in the EU, it also wants to be in a (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/andre-pretorius">André Pretorius</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/sergio-sorinas">Sergio Sorinas</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2017/the-eu-commission-sends-a-statement-of-objections-alleging-that-multinational" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission sends a statement of objections alleging that multinational telecommunications company breached the EU Merger regulation by implementing its acquisition before notification or approval by the Commission <em>(Altice / PT Portugal)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2017-05-17T22:00:00Z">18 May 2017</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 75</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-93775 introduction entry-content"> <p>On 18 May 2017, the European Commission imposed a record fine of €110 million on Facebook for providing incorrect/misleading information to the Commission during its review of Facebook’s acquisition of WhatsApp under the EU merger regulation (EUMR). On the same day, the Commission issued a (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/sergio-sorinas">Sergio Sorinas</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/andre-pretorius">André Pretorius</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2017/the-eu-commission-fines-an-undertaking-eur110-million-for-providing-misleading" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission fines an undertaking €110 million for providing misleading information to the Commission during its review of the acquisition <em>(Facebook / WhatsApp)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2017-05-17T22:00:00Z">18 May 2017</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 87</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-93778 introduction entry-content"> <p>On 18 May 2017, the European Commission imposed a record fine of €110 million on Facebook for providing incorrect/misleading information to the Commission during its review of Facebook’s acquisition of WhatsApp under the EU merger regulation (EUMR). On the same day, the Commission issued a (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/andre-pretorius">André Pretorius</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/susan-black">Susan Black</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2017/the-eu-commission-publishes-its-final-report-following-its-e-commerce-sector-en" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission publishes its final report following its e-commerce sector inquiry as part of a larger digital market strategy that aims to achieve better access for consumers and businesses to online goods and services</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2017-05-09T22:00:00Z">10 May 2017</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 209</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-93608 introduction entry-content"> <p>On 10 May 2017 the EU Commission published its final report in the e-commerce sector inquiry launched in May 2015 as part of a wider Digital Market Strategy which aims to achieve better access for consumers and businesses to online goods and services across the EU. The aim of the sector inquiry (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/susan-black">Susan Black</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/andre-pretorius">André Pretorius</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/sergio-sorinas">Sergio Sorinas</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2016/the-eu-commission-fines-three-companies-for-participating-in-a-cartel-in-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission fines three companies for participating in a cartel in the euro interest rate derivatives sector <em>(Crédit Agricole / HSBC / JP Morgan Chase)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2016-12-06T23:00:00Z">7 December 2016</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 111</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-93532 introduction entry-content"> <p>On 9 April 2019, the European Commission published the full text of its decision to fine Crédit Agricole, HSBC and JPMorgan Chase for participating in a cartel in the euro interest rate derivatives ("EIRD") sector. <br class='autobr' /> While four of the seven participating banks settled the case with the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/andre-pretorius">André Pretorius</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/sergio-sorinas">Sergio Sorinas</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kristien-geeurickx">Kristien Geeurickx</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2016/the-eu-court-of-justice-ag-wahl-opts-for-a-more-effect-based-approach-on-en" rel="bookmark">The EU Court of Justice AG Wahl opts for a more effect-based approach on rebates and proposes an annulment of the EU General Court’s judgment <em>(Intel)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2016-10-19T22:00:00Z">20 October 2016</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 122</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-93552 introduction entry-content"> <p>In Intel’s appeal against the General Court’s judgement of June 2014 (which upheld the Commission’s decision that Intel abused its dominant position by virtue of operating exclusivity rebate schemes – see here for our e-bulletin on the judgment), Advocate General Wahl recommends that the Court (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/andre-pretorius">André Pretorius</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2016/the-eu-commission-publishes-a-preliminary-report-in-its-e-commerce-sector" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission publishes a preliminary report in its e-commerce sector inquiry as a response to the rapid growth in online sales activity</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2016-09-14T22:00:00Z">15 September 2016</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 71</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-93549 introduction entry-content"> <p>Yesterday the Commission published the much anticipated preliminary report in its ecommerce sector inquiry. The report was initiated in response to rapid growth in online sales activity over recent years and signals renewed commitment on the part of the EU in enforcing the competition rules in (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/sebastian-moore-hsf-com">Sebastien Moore</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteur/Mark-Jephcott">Mark Jephcott</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/dafni-katrana">Dafni Katrana</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/auteurs/peter-rowland">Peter Rowland</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2016/the-eu-general-court-hands-down-a-judgement-concerning-an-appeal-brought-by-an" rel="bookmark">The EU General Court hands down a judgment concerning an appeal brought by an undertaking and several generic companies against an EU Commission decision which found that the parties had breached Article 101 TFEU by agreeing to delay the market entry of a generic drug <em>(Lundbeck)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2016-09-07T22:00:00Z">8 September 2016</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 123</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-93547 introduction entry-content"> <p>On 8 September 2016 the General Court (GC) handed down its judgments in relation to the appeals brought by Lundbeck and a number of generic companies (Sun Pharma (Ranbaxy), Arrow, Generics UK, Merck and Xellia/Alpharma) against a European Commission (Commission) decision finding that the parties (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/molly-herron">Molly Herron</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/special-issues/mergers-joint-ventures/Mergers-and-joint-ventures-An-77013" rel="bookmark"><strong>Mergers & Joint Ventures: An overview of EU and national case law</strong></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2015-12-16T23:00:00Z">17 December 2015</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 937</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-77013 introduction entry-content"> <p>Introduction <br class='autobr' /> With merger control regimes in place in a very large number of jurisdictions around the world - all EU Member States but one and an increasing number of countries worldwide have merger control regimes - the topic of mergers and joint ventures encompasses numerous issues and (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/andre-pretorius">André Pretorius</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/henar-gonzalez-durantez">Henar González Durántez</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kristien-geeurickx">Kristien Geeurickx</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/michael-dietrich-1898">Michael Dietrich</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/sergio-sorinas">Sergio Sorinas</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2015/the-eu-court-of-justice-rules-on-issues-concerning-retroactive-rebates-and-the-en" rel="bookmark">The EU Court of Justice rules on issues concerning retroactive rebates and the procedures through which these rebates can be characterized as abusive <em>(Post Danmark II)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2015-10-05T22:00:00Z">6 October 2015</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 401</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-79514 introduction entry-content"> <p>This article has been nominated for the 2016 Antitrust Writing Awards. Click here to learn more about the Antitrust Writing Awards. <br class='autobr' /> Introduction <br class='autobr' /> On 6 October 2015, the European Court of Justice (the Court) issued its preliminary ruling in Post Danmark A/S v Konkurrencerådet (Competition (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/august-2015/the-uk-competition-authority-orders-licensing-remedy-to-meet-concerns-over" rel="bookmark">The UK Competition Authority orders licensing remedy to meet concerns over horizontal unilateral effects resulting from a merger in the personal lubricants market <em>(Reckitt Benckiser / Johnson & Johnson)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2015-08-11T22:00:00Z">12 August 2015</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 487</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-76943 introduction entry-content"> <p>Introduction and background <br class='autobr' /> On 4 November 2015, the UK Competition and Markets Authority ("CMA") accepted final undertakings from Reckitt Benckiser Group plc ("RB") and Johnson & Johnson ("J&J") in relation to RB’s proposed acquisition from J&J of the K-Y brand of personal (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/susan-black">Susan Black</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2015/The-supranational-merger-control" rel="bookmark">The COMESA Council of Ministers adopt amendments to their supranational merger control regime</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2015-03-25T23:00:00Z">26 March 2015</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 173</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-79588 introduction entry-content"> <p>This article has been nominated for the 2016 Antitrust Writing Awards. Click here to learn more about the Antitrust Writing Awards. <br class='autobr' /> The supranational merger control regime of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa ("COMESA") has been fully operational since 14 January 2013. The (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kristien-geeurickx">Kristien Geeurickx</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2015/the-eu-court-of-justice-considers-that-the-bilateral-exchange-of-pre-pricing-en" rel="bookmark">The EU Court of Justice considers that the bilateral exchange of pre-pricing informations to a concerted practice with the object of restricting competition is an anticompetitive practice <em>(Dole)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2015-03-18T23:00:00Z">19 March 2015</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 445</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-79540 introduction entry-content"> <p>This article has been nominated for the 2016 Antitrust Writing Awards. Click here to learn more about the Antitrust Writing Awards. <br class='autobr' /> In its ruling of 19 March 2015 (Case C-286/13P) relating to the banana cartel, the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) dismissed the appeal by banana importer Dole (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2014/The-UK-Court-of-Appeal-upholds-the" rel="bookmark">The England & Wales Court of Appeal upholds the Competition Commission’s prohibition of a merger in the metal packaging coatings for beer and beverages market <em>(Akzo / Competition Commission)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2014-04-13T22:00:00Z">14 April 2014</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 174</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-66729 introduction entry-content"> <p>Background to the Court of Appeal judgment <br class='autobr' /> Akzo Nobel N.V. ("Akzo") is a company incorporated in the Netherlands. Its subsidiary, Akzo Coatings International BV ("ANCI"), was seeking to exercise its option to acquire 51% (and as a result control) of the shareholding in Metlac Holding S.r.l. (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/nick-root-38635">Nick Root</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/special-issues/it-mergers/IT-Mergers-An-overview-of-EU-and" rel="bookmark"><strong>IT and Mergers: An overview of EU and national case law</strong></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2014-03-10T13:29:51Z">10 March 2014</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 345</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-64455 introduction entry-content"> <p>1. Introduction That the technology sector has never been under greater scrutiny from antitrust regulators is without question. The past two years alone have seen a number of major investigations by regulators around the world into, for example, the distribution of e-books, several aspects of (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/molly-herron">Molly Herron</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2012/the-eu-general-court-upholds-fine-imposed-on-energy-corporation-for-failing-to-en" rel="bookmark">The EU General Court upholds fine imposed on energy corporation for failing to notify a transaction highlighting the importance of compliance with merger control filing requirements <em>(Electrabel)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2012-12-11T23:00:00Z">12 December 2012</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 801</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-50284 introduction entry-content"> <p>1. Introduction <br class='autobr' /> On 12 December 2012 the EU General Court dismissed Electrabel’s appeal against the €20 million fine the European Commission had imposed on it for failing to notify a transaction - the acquisition of a minority shareholding - to the Commission under the EU Merger Regulation (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kristien-geeurickx">Kristien Geeurickx</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2012/the-ecj-dismisses-pharmaceutical-company-s-appeal-against-commission-and-eu" rel="bookmark">The EU Court of Justice dismisses pharmaceutical company’s appeal against the Commission and EU General Courts’ findings that it abused its dominant position by misusing patent systems and pharmaceutical marketing procedures to exclude generic competitors from the market and restrict parallel imports <em>(AstraZeneca)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2012-12-05T23:00:00Z">6 December 2012</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 1595</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-50286 introduction entry-content"> <p>1. Introduction <br class='autobr' /> The Court of Justice of the EU (ECJ) has dismissed AstraZeneca’s appeal against the Commission’s and General Court’s findings that the company abused its dominant position under Article 102 TFEU by misusing the patent system and pharmaceutical marketing procedures in order to (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/august-2012/The-UK-OFT-accepts-commitments" rel="bookmark">The UK OFT accepts commitments offered by a party to a completed acquisition in lieu of referring the case to the Competition Commission <em>(Vue Entertainment International / Apollo Cinemas)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2012-08-23T22:00:00Z">24 August 2012</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 451</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-51264 introduction entry-content"> <p>In May 2012 Vue Entertainment International Limited ("Vue") acquired sole control of Apollo Cinemas Limited ("Apollo"). <br class='autobr' /> In its decision of 24 August 2012 published in October 2012, the Office of Fair Trading ("OFT") stated that the acquisition had resulted or may be expected to result in a (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/august-2012/the-uk-oft-decides-not-to-refer-an-anticipated-acquisition-in-the-social-en" rel="bookmark">The UK OFT decides not to refer an anticipated acquisition in the social networking industry to the Competition Commission <em>(Facebook / Instagram)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2012-08-13T22:00:00Z">14 August 2012</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 516</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-50278 introduction entry-content"> <p>In May 2012 the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) opened a merger investigation into the acquisition by Facebook Inc (Facebook) of Instagram Inc (Instagram). This was the first time a merger involving Facebook, the global colossus in the social networking industry, publicly came under the scrutiny of (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/august-2012/The-UK-CAT-rules-on-Competition" rel="bookmark">The UK Competition Appeal Tribunal rules on the Competition Authority’s decision to continue an investigation on a merger in the aviation sector <em>(Ryanair / Aer Lingus)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2012-08-07T22:00:00Z">8 August 2012</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 195</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-48643 introduction entry-content"> <p>The acquisition of Ryanair’s minority stake in Aer Lingus is currently under investigation by the Competition Commission (CC) under the merger control regime of the Enterprise Act 2002, despite a series of jurisdictional challenges and a potentially conflicting transaction (a renewed bid by (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/august-2012/The-UK-Competition-Commission-48779" rel="bookmark">The UK Competition Authority investigates the acquisition of Irish low-cost airline’s minority stake in former Irish flag carrier <em>(Ryanair / Aer Lingus)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2012-08-07T22:00:00Z">8 August 2012</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 450</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-48779 introduction entry-content"> <p>The acquisition of Ryanair’s minority stake in Aer Lingus is currently under investigation by the Competition Commission (CC) under the merger control regime of the Enterprise Act 2002, despite a series of jurisdictional challenges and a potentially conflicting transaction (a renewed bid by (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2012/The-UK-Competition-Commission-48640" rel="bookmark">The UK Competition Commission finds a substantial lessening of competition (SLC) based on coordinated effects (<em>Anglo American / Lafarge</em>)</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2012-04-30T22:00:00Z">1 May 2012</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 297</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-48640 introduction entry-content"> <p>On 1 May 2012 the Competition Commission (CC) published its decision on the anticipated joint venture between Anglo American PLC and Lafarge SA in the market for construction materials. The CC concluded that the proposed joint venture would give rise to a substantial lessening of competition in (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2012/The-UK-Competition-Commission-48778" rel="bookmark">The UK Competition Commission finds that the joint venture between two of the largest suppliers of construction materials in the UK would give rise to substantial lessening of competition based on coordinated effects <em>(Anglo American / Lafarge)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2012-04-30T22:00:00Z">1 May 2012</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 472</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-48778 introduction entry-content"> <p>On 1 May 2012 the Competition Commission (CC) published its decision on the anticipated joint venture between Anglo American PLC and Lafarge SA in the market for construction materials. The CC concluded that the proposed joint venture would give rise to a substantial lessening of competition in (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2012/the-uk-competition-commission-gives-a-provisional-clearance-to-the-anticipated-en" rel="bookmark">The UK Competition Authority gives a provisional clearance to the anticipated joint venture between in-flight catering services companies <em>(Alpha Flight / LSG Lufthansa Service)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2012-02-08T23:00:00Z">9 February 2012</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 636</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-44148 introduction entry-content"> <p>Introduction <br class='autobr' /> On 10 October 2011, the UK Office of Fair Trading (the «OFT«) referred the anticipated 50/50 joint venture between in-flight catering services companies Alpha Flight Group Limited («Alpha«) and LSG Lufthansa Service Holding AG («LSG«) to the Competition Commission (the «CC«), for (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/molly-herron">Molly Herron</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/special-issues/mergers-joint-ventures/Mergers-and-joint-ventures-An" rel="bookmark"><strong>Mergers & Joint Ventures: An overview of EU and national case law</strong></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2011-11-22T23:00:00Z">23 November 2011</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 981</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-40270 introduction entry-content"> <p>1. Introduction <br class='autobr' /> In our foreword to e-Competition’s 2011 Mergers and Joint Ventures Special Issue we noted the ever-increasing number of national jurisdictions with merger control regimes, and the effect of multiple-filing requirements on businesses and practitioners involved in M&A (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2011/The-UK-OFT-refers-the-anticipated" rel="bookmark">The UK OFT refers the anticipated joint venture between two in-flight caterers to the Competition Commission for in-depth investigation (<em>Alpha Flight Group / Lufthansa Service</em>)</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2011-10-09T22:00:00Z">10 October 2011</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 347</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-40930 introduction entry-content"> <p>Introduction <br class='autobr' /> On 10 October 2011, the UK Office of Fair Trading (the "OFT") referred the anticipated 50/50 joint venture between in-flight catering services companies Alpha Flight Group Limited ("Alpha") and LSG Lufthansa Service Holding AG ("LSG") to the Competition Commission (the "CC"), for (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2011/The-UK-Competition-Appeal-Tribunal-38347" rel="bookmark">The UK Competition Appeal Tribunal upholds the Competition Authority’s decision that it is "in time" to investigate the acquisition of a minority shareholding in a merger case concerning the air transport sector <em>(Ryanair / Aer Lingus)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2011-07-27T22:00:00Z">28 July 2011</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 1154</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-38347 introduction entry-content"> <p>All views expressed are strictly personal views of the author. The present case note does not constitute legal advice and should not be relied on as such. The author would like to thank Natalia Sivakumaran, associate at Herbert Smith LLP in London, for her assistance with the preparation of this (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2011/The-UK-OFT-decides-to-clear-34988" rel="bookmark">The UK OFT decides to clear proposed national address gazetteer joint venture on the basis of the de minimis exception <em>(Ordnance Survey / Local Government)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2011-02-14T23:00:00Z">15 February 2011</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 273</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-34988 introduction entry-content"> <p>I. Introduction and background <br class='autobr' /> Ordnance Survey (OS) is an independent non-ministerial government department which produces a wide range of mapping products. Local Government Improvement and Development (LGID) is the business name of the Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2010/the-uk-competition-commission-provisionally-clears-acquisition-in-the" rel="bookmark">The UK Competition Authority provisionally clears acquisition in the commercial vehicles tail lifts spare parts business (<em>Ratcliff Palfinger / Ross&Bonnyman</em>)</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2010-11-04T23:00:00Z">5 November 2010</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 571</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-36670 introduction entry-content"> <p>Introduction and background <br class='autobr' /> Ratcliff Palfinger (Ratcliff) manufactures and supplies tail lifts for commercial vehicles, passenger vehicles and trains. Ross & Bonnyman (R&B) manufactures and supplies tail lifts for commercial vehicles, ambulances and mezzanine and yard lifts. Both (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2010/The-UK-OFT-decides-not-to-refer-a" rel="bookmark">The UK OFT decides not to refer a proposed acquisition in the door lock manufacturing market to the Competition Commission (<em>Assa Abloy / Paddock</em>)</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2010-07-26T22:00:00Z">27 July 2010</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 642</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-33286 introduction entry-content"> <p>Introduction and background <br class='autobr' /> Assa Abloy AB (AA) is an international manufacturer and supplier of locks and associated products, sold under a number of brands in the UK, with Yale being its most well-known. Paddock Holdings Limited (Paddock) is a UK-based manufacturer and supplier of multi-point (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2010/The-UK-Office-of-Fair-Trading-32339" rel="bookmark">The UK OFT refers an acquisition in the media images sector leading the parties to abandon the merger (<em>Getty Images / Rex Features</em>)</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2010-07-07T22:00:00Z">8 July 2010</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 819</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-32339 introduction entry-content"> <p>Introduction and background <br class='autobr' /> This was a transaction involving two companies (Rex Features Limited - “Rex” - and Getty Images, Inc - “Getty”) with overlapping activities in the licensing of stock and editorial images to media companies (in particular celebrity and entertainment images). The two (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2010/The-UK-Competition-Appeal-Tribunal-32224" rel="bookmark">The UK Competition Appeal Tribunal accepts argument that Competition Commission finding on counterfactual was irrational (<em>Stagecoach</em>)</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2010-05-20T22:00:00Z">21 May 2010</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 1712</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-32224 introduction entry-content"> <p>Introduction and background to the CAT judgment <br class='autobr' /> The merger of Stagecoach Group Plc (“Stagecoach”) and Preston Bus Limited (“PBL”) was referred to the UK Competition Commission (the “CC”) by the UK Office of Fair Trading on 28 May 2009. <br class='autobr' /> According to section 36 of the Enterprise Act 2002 (the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2010/the-uk-competition-appeal-tribunal-orders-the-competition-commission-to-en" rel="bookmark">The UK Competition Appeal Tribunal orders the Competition Commission to reconsider its clearance of a merger on the basis of the absence of vertical concerns <em>(Ticketmaster / Live Nation)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2010-02-17T23:00:00Z">18 February 2010</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 1828</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-30781 introduction entry-content"> <p>Following a reference of the case to it from the OFT, on 22 December 2009, the UK Competition Commission ("CC") announced that it had decided to clear unconditionally the proposed merger of Ticketmaster Entertainment Inc. ("Ticketmaster"), a ticketing agent, and Live Nation Inc. ("Live Nation"), (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/august-2009/The-UK-s-Office-of-fair-trading-29961" rel="bookmark">The UK’s Office of fair trading clears merger in newspaper and magazine distribution sector by reference to forward-looking counterfactual (<em>Smiths News Trading / Surridge Dawson</em>)</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2009-08-27T22:00:00Z">28 August 2009</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 2371</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-29961 introduction entry-content"> <p>On 28 August 2009, the UK’s Office of Fair Trading ("OFT") announced that it had unconditionally cleared the acquisition of assets by Smiths News from Surridge Dawson (the "Transaction"). Both parties were active in the supply of wholesale newspaper and magazine distribution in the UK. The (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2009/the-uk-oft-refers-a-vertical-merger-to-the-competition-authority-on-the-basis-en" rel="bookmark">The UK OFT refers a vertical merger to the Competition Authority based on horizontal concerns <em>(Ticketmaster / Live Nation)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2009-06-10T22:00:00Z">11 June 2009</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 1403</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-28302 introduction entry-content"> <p>On 11 June 2009, the Office of Fair Trading ("OFT") announced that it had decided to refer the proposed merger of Ticketmaster Entertainment Inc ("Ticketmaster") and Live Nation Inc ("Live Nation") to the Competition Commission ("CC") for an in-depth investigation. Despite the fact that there is (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2009/The-UK-OFT-accepts-failing-firm" rel="bookmark">The UK OFT accepts failing firm defence to clear entertainment retail merger (<em>HMV / ZAVVI</em>)</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2009-04-27T22:00:00Z">28 April 2009</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 4020</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-26353 introduction entry-content"> <p>On 28 April 2009, the Office of Fair Trading (“OFT”) announced that it had decided to clear the acquisition of 15 stores belonging to the Zavvi entertainment retail chain by HMV plc (“HMV”) on the basis that the Zavvi stores were a “failing firm”. The so-called failing firm defence can override (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2009/The-UK-OFT-clears-merger-in-the" rel="bookmark">The UK OFT clears a merger in the environment noise management systems sector on the basis of the <em>de minimis</em> exemption <em>(Spectris / Lochard)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2009-02-15T23:00:00Z">16 February 2009</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 1501</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-25130 introduction entry-content"> <p>On 29 January 2009, the Office of Fair Trading (the "OFT") announced that it had cleared the acquisition of Lochard Ltd by Spectris plc on the basis of the de minimis exception. This is only the seventh case in which the OFT has used the de minimis exception as grounds for a decision not to (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/august-2008/the-uk-oft-clears-aspects-of-a-merger-in-the-commercial-radio-sector-on-the-en" rel="bookmark">The UK OFT clears aspects of a merger in the commercial radio sector on the basis of efficiencies <em>(Global Radio UK / GCap Media)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2008-08-07T22:00:00Z">8 August 2008</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 3757</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-23013 introduction entry-content"> <p>On 8 August 2008, the Office of Fair Trading (“OFT”) announced that it had cleared the London aspects of the acquisition by Global Radio UK Limited (“Global”) of GCap Media plc (“GCap”) on the basis that the acquisition was expected to generate significant efficiencies that will benefit (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2008/The-UK-Office-of-Fair-Trading-19624" rel="bookmark">The UK Office of Fair Trading accepts fix-it-first remedy in private hospitals merger (<em>General Healthcare Group / Nuffield Hospitals</em>)</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2008-04-30T22:00:00Z">1 May 2008</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 3122</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-19624 introduction entry-content"> <p>On 1 May 2008 the OFT cleared the completed acquisition by General Healthcare Group (GHG) of seven hospitals from Nuffield Hospitals, following the on-sale of two of the nine hospitals GHG had originally acquired. The on-sale arrangements removed the problematic overlap in two of the local (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2008/The-UK-OFT-accepts-undertakings-in" rel="bookmark">The UK OFT accepts undertakings in newspaper merger, clarifying that its <em>de minimis</em> guidance is not a "get out of jail free" card for small mergers (<em>Dunfermline press / Berkshire regional newspapers</em>)</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2008-02-03T23:00:00Z">4 February 2008</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 4644</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-21562 introduction entry-content"> <p>On 4 February 2008, the Office of Fair Trading ("OFT") announced that it had suspended its duty to refer Dunfermline Press Limited‘s ("DPL ") acquisition of the Berkshire Regional Newspapers ("BRN") portfolio of 8 local newspaper titles from Trinity Mirror plc to the Competition Commission (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/january-2008/The-UK-s-OFT-unconditionally" rel="bookmark">The UK’s OFT unconditionally clears a merger in the airline sector concluding that evidence of new market entry can mitigate high market shares (<em>easyJet / GB Airways</em>)</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2008-01-17T23:00:00Z">18 January 2008</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 3393</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-15896 introduction entry-content"> <p>On 18 January 2008, the UK’s Office of Fair Trading (“OFT”) announced that it had cleared unconditionally the purchase of GB Airways Limited (“GB Airways”) by easyJet Airline Company Limited (“easyJet”). <br class='autobr' /> The OFT focused on relatively narrowly defined markets, considering scheduled flights on (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span>, <span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kristien-geeurickx">Kristien Geeurickx</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2002-849/the-eu-court-of-justice-clarifies-that-eu-legal-professional-privilege-applies" rel="bookmark">The EU Court of Justice clarifies that EU legal professional privilege applies to legal advice in general as opposed to only to advice that is prepared in the context of the client’s rights of defence in legal proceedings <em>(Orde van Vlaamse Balies)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2002-12-07T23:00:00Z">8 December 2002</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 4</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-120985 introduction entry-content"> <p>This article has been nominated for the 2024 Antitrust Writing Awards. Click here to learn more about the Antitrust Writing Awards. <br class='autobr' /> In a recent preliminary reference ruling (Orde van Vlaamse Balies) the Grand Chamber of the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) clarified that EU legal (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2000/The-European-Court-of-First-38939" rel="bookmark">The European Court of First Instance introduces an expedited (’fast-track’) procedure for certain cases, including in particular merger cases</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2000-12-05T23:00:00Z">6 December 2000</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 278</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-38939 introduction entry-content"> <p>"Judicial review and merger control: The CFI’s expedited procedure"* <br class='autobr' /> 1. 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class="visites"><em>4512</em> visits</span> </div> </div> <span class="sep">,</span> </div> <div class="item"> <div class="entry auteur" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <strong class="entry-title"> <a href="en/authors/marcel-nuys" itemprop="url"> <span itemprop="name" class="nom">Marcel Nuys</span></a> </strong> <div class="entry-content"> <span class='organisation' itemprop="worksFor" itemtype="http://schema.org/Organization">Herbert Smith Freehills (Brussels)</span> </div> <div class="entry-meta"> <span class="pays">Belgium</span> <span class="articles"><em>27</em> contributions</span> <span class="visites"><em>9023</em> visits</span> </div> </div> <span class="sep">,</span> </div> <div class="item"> <div class="entry auteur" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <strong class="entry-title"> <a href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos" itemprop="url"> <span itemprop="name" class="nom">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</span></a> </strong> <div class="entry-content"> <span class='organisation' itemprop="worksFor" itemtype="http://schema.org/Organization">Herbert Smith Freehills (Brussels)</span> </div> <div class="entry-meta"> <span class="pays">Belgium</span> <span class="articles"><em>139</em> contributions</span> <span class="visites"><em>154995</em> visits</span> </div> </div> <span class="sep">…</span> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div><div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-6"> <div class="item content-thematique"> <article class="article auteurs_2 article-awards"> <div class="article-awards-qualification"> <span class="awards-article-annee">2021</span> <span>-</span> <span class="awards-article-categorie">Academic Articles</span> </div> <strong class="h6 entry-title"><a href="https://awards.concurrences.com/en/awards/2021/academic-articles/towards-a-higher-standard-of-proof-and-a-more-interventionist-judicial-review" rel="bookmark">Towards a higher standard of proof and a more interventionist judicial review in antitrust cases involving complex (…)</a></strong> <div class="publication"> <div class="authors"> <div class="item"> <div class="entry auteur" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <strong class="entry-title"> <a href="en/auteur/Camille-Puech-Baron" itemprop="url"> <span itemprop="name" class="nom">Camille Puech-Baron</span></a> </strong> <div class="entry-content"> <span class='organisation' itemprop="worksFor" itemtype="http://schema.org/Organization">Herbert Smith Freehills (Brussels)</span> </div> <div class="entry-meta"> <span class="pays">Belgium</span> <span class="articles"><em>6</em> contributions</span> <span class="visites"><em>4041</em> visits</span> </div> </div> <span class="sep">,</span> </div> <div class="item"> <div class="entry auteur" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <strong class="entry-title"> <a href="en/authors/kyriakos-fountoukakos" itemprop="url"> <span itemprop="name" class="nom">Kyriakos Fountoukakos</span></a> </strong> <div class="entry-content"> <span class='organisation' itemprop="worksFor" itemtype="http://schema.org/Organization">Herbert Smith Freehills (Brussels)</span> </div> <div class="entry-meta"> <span class="pays">Belgium</span> <span class="articles"><em>139</em> contributions</span> <span class="visites"><em>154995</em> visits</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> <div class="col-sm-6"> <div class="item content-thematique"> <article class="article auteurs_2 article-awards"> <div class="article-awards-qualification"> <span class="awards-article-annee">2021</span> <span>-</span> <span class="awards-article-categorie">Business Articles</span> </div> <strong class="h6 entry-title"><a href="https://awards.concurrences.com/en/awards/2021/business-articles/sustainability-cooperation-agreements-how-can-eu-competition-rules-support" rel="bookmark">Sustainability cooperation agreements: How can EU competition rules support green goals?</a></strong> <div class="publication"> <div class="authors"> 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itemtype="http://schema.org/Organization">Simmons & Simmons (London)</span> </div> <div class="entry-meta"> <span class="pays">United Kingdom</span> <span class="articles"><em>13</em> contributions</span> <span class="visites"><em>3439</em> visits</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div><div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-6"> <div class="item content-thematique"> <article class="article auteurs_3 article-awards"> <div class="article-awards-qualification"> <span class="awards-article-annee">2021</span> <span>-</span> <span class="awards-article-categorie">Business Articles</span> </div> <strong class="h6 entry-title"><a href="https://awards.concurrences.com/en/awards/2021/business-articles/ecj-rules-for-the-first-time-on-pay-for-delay-agreements" rel="bookmark">ECJ rules for the first time on "pay-for-delay" agreements</a></strong> <div class="publication"> <div class="authors"> <div class="item"> <div class="entry auteur" itemscope 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<span class="pays">Belgium</span> <span class="articles"><em>3</em> contributions</span> <span class="visites"><em>610</em> visits</span> </div> </div> <span class="sep">,</span> </div> <div class="item"> <div class="entry auteur" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <strong class="entry-title"> <a href="en/authors/ruth-allen" itemprop="url"> <span itemprop="name" class="nom">Ruth Allen</span></a> </strong> <div class="entry-content"> <span class='organisation' itemprop="worksFor" itemtype="http://schema.org/Organization">Herbert Smith Freehills (London)</span> </div> <div class="entry-meta"> <span class="pays">United Kingdom</span> <span class="articles"><em>27</em> contributions</span> <span class="visites"><em>6172</em> visits</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> <div class="col-sm-6"> <div class="item content-thematique"> <article class="article auteurs_3 article-awards"> <div class="article-awards-qualification"> <span 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class="articles"><em>139</em> contributions</span> <span class="visites"><em>154995</em> visits</span> </div> </div> <span class="sep">,</span> </div> <div class="item"> <div class="entry auteur" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <strong class="entry-title"> <a href="en/authors/marcel-nuys" itemprop="url"> <span itemprop="name" class="nom">Marcel Nuys</span></a> </strong> <div class="entry-content"> <span class='organisation' itemprop="worksFor" itemtype="http://schema.org/Organization">Herbert Smith Freehills (Brussels)</span> </div> <div class="entry-meta"> <span class="pays">Belgium</span> <span class="articles"><em>27</em> contributions</span> <span class="visites"><em>9023</em> visits</span> </div> </div> <span class="sep">,</span> </div> <div class="item"> <div class="entry auteur" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <strong class="entry-title"> <a href="en/authors/juliana-penz-evren" itemprop="url"> <span itemprop="name" class="nom">Juliana 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class="col-xs-4"> <span class="stat"> <img src='squelettes/img/stat-big-eye.png?1549956136' alt='' width='25' height='17' /><br/> <em>838.3</em> </span> <strong class="stat-label">Number of readings per contribution</strong> </div> <div class="col-xs-4"> <span class="stat"> <img src='squelettes/img/stat-pie.png?1549956136' alt='' width='21' height='21' /><br/> <em>185</em> </span> <strong class="stat-label">Number of contributions</strong> </div> <div class="separateur"> <span class="stat"> <img src='squelettes/img/stat-podium.png?1549956136' alt='' width='39' height='22' /><br/> <em>Author's ranking</em> </span> </div> <div class="col-xs-4"> <div class="stat-number"> <em>37<sup>th</sup></em> </div> <strong class="stat-label">In number of contributions</strong> </div> <div class="col-xs-4"> <div class="stat-number"> <em>40<sup>th</sup></em> </div> <strong class="stat-label">In number of visits</strong> </div> <div class="col-xs-4"> <div class="stat-number"> <em>2991<sup>th</sup></em> 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