This is a readable, single-volume work spanning EC and UK competition law for non-competition law specialists. Its commentary highlights and explains principles of competition law in such a way that both the similarities and the differences across EC and UK law can be easily seen.
Illustrated by examples and recent developments, it will provide practical help and guidance to coach practitioners on certain essential tasks. It also takes on board the recent significant changes in EC law (such as EC merger control, fining guidelines, the leniency notice, definition of relevant market and notice of minor agreements) and UK law.
* Combines a summary of new national law with a comprehensive digest of European case law and other materials
* Includes practical questionnaire for clients with cross-references to essential parts of the work
Rezensionen / Stimmen
A good practical guide to the new competition regime, particularly for the generalist and those who occasionally have to dip into this area.This book is a very useful everyday wokring tool for those who will interact with EC and/or UK competition law. Communications Law.
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978-0-421-68030-2 (9780421680302)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Introduction. Infringement by co-ordination. Infringement by abuse. Definition of relevant market and assessment of market share. Transitional provisions of the Companies Act 1998. Notification, exemption and guidance. Agreements eligible for automatic block exemption.
Agreements commonly eligible for exemption or to which Article 85(I) does not apply. Intellectual property agreements. Exhaustion of intellectual property rights. UK monopoly and merger control. EC merger merger control. UK investigation and enforcement. Compliance programmes. Conclusion. Appendices.
