Competition

This subtopic provides an overview of competition law and commercial agreements in Ireland.

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   Practice Note: Ireland—Competition law and commercial agreements provides an overview of competition law and commercial agreements in Ireland. It begins with an overview of the Irish legislative framework, the enforcement powers of the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) and key substantive rules. Subsequently, it explores both vertical and horizontal agreements, identifying the block exemptions which apply to each and discussing the permissibility of various commercial practices and trading techniques which typically occur under such arrangements

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   Practice Note: Ireland merger control is a Q&A guide on Irish merger control, covering the notification thresholds and process, timetables, gun-jumping issues, call-in powers for below-threshold deals, and interaction with media merger rules and sector regulators

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   Practice Note: Ireland—Screening of Third Country Transactions Act 2023 (Ireland) introduces Ireland’s first foreign direct investment screening regime and gives effect to Regulation (EU) 2019/452, more commonly known as the EU Foreign Direct Investment Regulation. Certain transactions involving third countries (including third country nationals and/or third country undertakings) must now be notified to the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment in Ireland