Wolters Kluwer: Antitrust and Competition Law

The Main Developments in Competition Law and Policy 2024 series is still growing. Local experts reported on the key developments last year in the area of legislation and case law for the Kluwer Competition Law Blog. Posts that were published in the last 2 weeks on: 🔶Chile by Tamara Sandoval and Daniela Gorab 🔷Estonia by Martin Mäesalu and Linda Helen Herman of Ellex Raidla 🔶Georgia by Salome Kavtaradze, PhD and Liana Japaridze 🔷The Netherlands by Reshmi Rampersad and Michel Chatelin of Eversheds Sutherland Netherlands 🔶Spain by David Pérez de Lamo, Francesc Xavier Bascompte Lázaro, and Pablo González Casín of Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP 🔷Sweden by Helene Andersson and Charlotte Karlsson of Advokatfirman Delphi The full series is available in the link below 👇

FTC Chairman Ferguson, who has had some more time on the job than AAG Slater, has said that #BigTech and #healthcare markets are among the biggest priorities for the current FTC.

The article by Ishaan Saraswat & Esha Rathi examines the strategic manoeuvre of ‘#sandbagging’ in mergers and acquisitions (M&As), wherein a party, despite having prior awareness of falsity of certain representations and warranties, attains the right to claim indemnification, damages for the breach of warranties, and restitution along with rescission of a contract for the breach of representations. The delicate task of aligning statutory law with modern commercial practices echoes the global challenge faced in having clarity and transparency regarding the complexities of M&A transactions. The article is published in the journal Business Law Review and available on kluwerlawonline.com #mergers #acquisitions #competitionlaw

Dive into Giuseppe Colangelo's latest blog where he unpacks the groundbreaking developments in the essential facility doctrine through the Google Android Auto case. This piece is a treasure trove for anyone passionate about competition law, the digital economy, and the future of tech regulations. Key Takeaways: ✔️ New Perspective: The blog discusses the Opinion of AG Medina, which introduces a new perspective on the essential facility doctrine by considering the functional and commercial purpose of the facility. ✔️ Limits of Justification: It highlights the limits of objective justification under Article 102 TFEU in cases of market access restriction or denial. ✔️ Digital Economy Impact: The case has significant implications for digital platforms, particularly in terms of access and quality conflicts between platforms and their commercial customers. ✔️ Future Clarifications: The blog emphasizes the need for nuanced clarification by the CJEU to ensure coherence with previous practices and effectiveness for future cases. Read the full article now on the Kluwer Competition Law Blog #CompetitionLaw #DigitalEconomy #TechRegulations #EssentialFacilityDoctrine #GoogleAndroidAuto #LegalInsights

Kluwer #Competition Law offers a comprehensive suite of tools for merger control, which can be highly beneficial for a law practice specializing in competition law. Key Components of the Merger Control Suite: 📈 Merger Thresholds Monitor: Provides up-to-date merger control thresholds, procedural information, exchange rates, interpretation, and guidance for over 140 countries. Essential for identifying which mergers and acquisitions must be reported to government regulators, saving time and resources by streamlining compliance with diverse regulatory requirements. ✏️ Market Definitions Locator: Offers expert summaries of over 900 European Commission merger decisions to identify relevant product and geographic market definitions. Helps in assessing filing requirements and preparing merger filings by understanding market definitions crucial for competition analysis. 💰 FDI Procedure Pro: Provides Q&A guidance on Foreign Direct Investment procedures for over 40 jurisdictions, edited by leading law firms. Assists in managing risks associated with FDI by ensuring compliance with complex screening frameworks, which is increasingly important in cross-border transactions. Overall, a subscription to Kluwer Competition Law can significantly enhance a law practice's capabilities in handling #mergercontrol and related competition law matters, especially for those dealing with #international #transactions. Get direct access to Kluwer Competition Law and the tools: https://lnkd.in/dx3SitC Get a demo of what Kluwer Competition Law can do for you: https://lnkd.in/ev767FSW

In the realm of European asylum and migration law, recent developments have been marked by significant changes and controversies. The New Pact on Migration and Asylum, adopted in April 2024, has been at the center of heated debates due to its impact on human rights and border procedures. Meanwhile, the Court of Justice of the European Union has been actively shaping EU asylum law through key #judgments on the Dublin III Regulation, focusing on human rights challenges and mutual trust. These developments are crucial for competition law enthusiasts because they highlight the evolving role of #EU institutions in managing complex legal frameworks. The Court's approach to mutual trust and systemic deficiencies in asylum procedures parallels the nuanced balancing acts seen in competition law, where principles like proportionality and fairness are paramount. The analysis by Hannah Zaruchas is informed by recent legal developments and scholarly perspectives, providing a comprehensive view of the evolving EU asylum and migration landscape. Whether you're a scholar or practitioner in #competition law, understanding these dynamics can enrich your perspective on how legal frameworks evolve and intersect across different areas of EU law. Published in the Common Market Law Review on kluwerlawonline.com

The series offers detailed insights into significant changes and trends in competition law across different countries, and will provide nuanced understanding of how competition laws are applied and enforced differently. Read about the trends in antitrust enforcement, including notable cases and decisions that set legal precedents for various countries, and find out how these developments fit into global competition law trends. In the past weeks several articles by local experts were published again on the Kluwer Competition Law Blog: 🔷 Slovenia by Jakob Šešok of Linklaters LLP 🔶 Italy by Gianluca Vassallo and Carlo Favaretto 🔷 France by Chloé Djamdji and Nathalie Nielson 🔶 Canada by Mark Katz and Teraleigh Stevenson of Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP 🔷 Switzerland by Marcel Meinhardt and Laura Berinde of Lenz & Staehelin 🔶 Japan by Sei Shishido Reading these updates helps professionals and businesses stay abreast of the latest legal developments and anticipate future challenges in competition law. #competition #internationallaw #developments #

Check out an update on the current legislative proposals responding to the prospect of algorithmic price fixing on Wolters Kluwer’s AntitrustConnect blog. Commentary by Philip Giordano. #antitrust https://lnkd.in/gpXGX988

Dive into the core principles of State aid control and the key trade-offs behind Commission and Court rules and decisions with the updated edition of “EU State Aid Control: Law and Economics". Edited by Philipp Werner and Vincent Verouden, this comprehensive guide provides a thorough understanding of the main legal and economic principles of EU State aid control. Key features and benefits: * Updated Content: Reflects recent developments including the Foreign Subsidies Regulation, Brexit, COVID-19 and subsequent crisis frameworks.  * New Chapters: Covers State aid control beyond the EU, State aid in times of crisis, and private enforcement of State aid. * Expert Insights: Contributions from distinguished lawyers, economists, academics, and officials of the European Commission and Member State authorities. * Practical Guidance: An authoritative guide through the complexities and pitfalls of State aid control, invaluable for all stakeholders. Don't miss out on this essential resource for staying ahead in the field of competition law. Contributors from around the world including: Giuseppe Conte, Mohammed Khalil, CFA, Antonios Bouchagiar, Jacques Derenne, Laurent Eymard, Pablo Ibáñez Colomo, Leigh Hancher, Koert van Buiren, Alexander Rose, Xavier Boutin 🇺🇦, Zsolt Udvari, Daniele Vidoni, Jan Bonhage, Otto Toivanen, Hans W. Friederiszick, Elżbieta Głowicka, Massimo Merola, Isabel Taylor, Albert Bravo-Biosca, Michael Troege, Ulrich Soltesz, Prof. Dr. Frank P. Maier-Rigaud, Cees Dekker, Alfonso Lamadrid de Pablo, Virginia García Romero, Adina Claici, Ida Rødseth, Till Müller-Ibold, David Pérez de Lamo, Hein Hobbelen, Baptist Vleeshouwers (he/him), Alessandra Fratini, Marc Chovino, François-Charles Laprévote, Nicole Robins, and many more #CompetitionLaw #EUStateAid #LawAndEconomics #StateAidControl

The Enhanced Merger Thresholds Monitor in Kluwer Competition Law is now live. The updated content, created by Canadian law firm Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP and supported by local law firms and Wolters Kluwer editors, covers new topics and existing key questions in merger control. It will be proactively updated, with new jurisdictions added moving forward. The content will also be linked to another part of KCL’s Merger Control Suite, FDI Procedure Pro, enabling you to conduct your merger screening work efficiently. 👉 Login to Kluwer Competition Law and find out what the Merger Thresholds Monitor can do for you: https://lnkd.in/g7tHvjd 💡 Not a subscriber yet, plan a demo now: https://lnkd.in/ekNEgENm #competitionlaw #mergertresholds #mergercontrol