Delve into the nuances of the EU's stringent measures against anti-competitive practices by dominant undertakings. Gain insights into identifying and assessing abusive conduct, leveraging recent case law, and strategic advice on compliance to skillfully navigate and advise within the rigorous framework of Article 102 TFEU.
The following Competition news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on EU Competition law—daily round-up (20/05/2025)
The following Competition news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on UK Competition law—daily round-up (20/05/2025)
The following Competition news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on UK Competition law—daily round-up (19/05/2025)
The following Competition news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on EU Competition law—daily round-up (19/05/2025)
UK private actions—ongoing cases trackerThis table tracks and summarises all current claims in respect of an infringement decision or an alleged...
EU phase I mergers—closed cases trackerThe table lists completed European Commission phase I merger investigations since 13 June 2013.For information...
EU competition law and exclusive distribution agreements STOP PRESS—On 10 May 2022, the Commission adopted a new Vertical Block Exemption Regulation...
Dominant position under Article 102 TFEUArticle 102 TFEU prohibits undertakings which hold a dominant position within the EU or a substantial part of...
Dominant position under Article 102 TFEUArticle 102 TFEU prohibits undertakings which hold a dominant position within the EU or a substantial part of it from abusing that dominant position, in so far as it may affect trade between Member States.It is often unclear whether a company is 'dominant' for
The legal development of margin squeezeMargin squeeze is an example of ‘exclusionary' conduct that targets competitors with the aim of eliminating or weakening their position as viable rivals—either by forcing them out of the market or by making entry unattractive in the first instance. In
Tying and bundling—the challenge of new markets to Article 102 TFEUTying and bundling have largely been addressed under EU competition law in the context of abuse of dominance. Tying is specifically mentioned in Article 102(d) TFEU as 'making the conclusion of contracts subject to the acceptance by
The approach to fidelity rebatesThe analysis of the circumstances in which a dominant company may grant rebates to its customers to encourage them to purchase from it is one of the most complex and controversial aspects of Article 102 TFEU. On the one hand, such rebates (which, after all, are a
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