Discover the essentials that underpin competition law in the United Kingdom. This topic offers invaluable insights into foundational principles, guiding provisions, and landmark cases that shape the competitive landscape. Ideal for legal professionals seeking to deepen their understanding and apply these crucial concepts in practice, explore authoritative resources that ensure compliance and foster fair market competition.
A round-up of UK competition law developments, including the latest UK competition policy developments....
A round-up of EU competition law developments, including the latest EUMR developments....
A round-up of UK competition law developments, including (1) the CMA issues summary interim report on remedies in Getty, Shuttercock phase 2...
A round-up of EU competition law developments, including (amongst other things) (1) the Court of Justice issues judgment concerning a national...
Multi-jurisdictional foreign direct investment (FDI) control gridThis grid summarises when foreign direct investment (FDI) filings may be required in...
Market definition and analysis in competition lawMarket definition is the starting point for most competition law assessments and plays a central and...
Laos merger controlA conversation with David Fruitman, Regional Competition Counsel, and Kristy Newby, Country Managing Director, Lao PDR, at regional...
MJ merger grid—jurisdictionThe grid below sets out the notification thresholds as according to local legislation for all merger control regimes in the...
Market definition and analysis in EU and UK competition lawIntroductionMarket definition is the traditional starting point for most analysis under competition law. It provides an objective conceptual framework for systematically identifying competitors (or potential competitors) that may constrain a
Late payment penalties—inheritance taxWhile interest often accrues on overdue tax, the late payment of certain taxes may also attract a penalty. For information on the interest accruing on overdue tax, see Practice Notes: IHT—payment deadlines on death—Interest on IHT and Interest on late paid
Strike out—making an application to strike out a statement of caseA strike out order can be made either following an application by the parties or on the court's own initiative. This Practice Note deals with the scenario of the order being made following a party's application.Making an application
Contributory negligence in personal injury claimsContributory negligence is a partial defence which can lead to a discount in damages.Other defences may also be relevant. See Practice Notes: Did the claimant consent to the risk of injury? and Was the claimant involved in an illegal activity?If a
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