In December 2011, the UK Government's vision for the future of water management in England was outlined in The Water White Paper. This briefing from Allen & Overy discusses the Paper and its potential impact for market participants.
Law Firm: Allen & Overy | Published: 27 January 2012 | Practice Area: EU Member State Competition Law
Although not without setbacks, the Czech Republic has made great progress in its transition to a pluralistic, democratic and market-oriented society. This reference tool by Baker & McKenzie provides a general guide for companies operating in or considering investment here.
Law Firm: Baker & McKenzie | Published: 20 January 2012 | Practice Area: Corporate Governance
Macfarlanes peers into the crystal ball to discuss the likely developments in competition law over the next 12 months. Chief among these is the Government's response to proposals for reform of the UK's competition regime - a move which could have far-reaching consequences for the sector.
Law Firm: Macfarlanes LLP | Published: 13 January 2012 | Practice Area: Competition Regulators and enforcement
On 19 October 2011, the Slovak Competition Authority adopted a new law amending the merger control regime. The regulation, in line with the EU, abandoned the dominance test as the substantive test for a merger clearance and adopted the substantive impediment of effective competition test.
Law Firm: Schoenherr | Published: 23 November 2011 | Practice Area: Merger Control
The UK Office of Fair Trading has issued guidance on competition law compliance, in particular focussing on the role of directors in preventing breaches of competition law. This briefing outlines the OFT guidance in detail and offers a series of practical steps to ensure compliance.
Law Firm: Travers Smith | Published: 14 November 2011 | Practice Area: Competition Regulators and enforcement
Nabarro's EU & Competition team offer a monthly update covering all the key news relevant to UK and EU competition, procurement and state aid. October's edition features stories on the OFT's deal to local newspapers, the ECJ's ruling on broadvasting rights and the probe into EURO interbank rates.
Law Firm: Nabarro | Published: 25 October 2011 | Practice Area: EU Competition Law
Writing exclusively for Legal Week, Cleary’s Nicholas Levy and Paul Gilbert sound a warning as the Government embarks on a bid to overhaul the UK’s competition regime. In doing so, the pair offer their opinion on what can be done to improve efficiency and what should be left well alone.
Law Firm: Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton | Published: 22 September 2011 | Practice Area: Competition Regulators and enforcement
This round-up of developments in EU and UK competition law discusses the impact of the European Commission decision to fine Unilever and Procter & Gamble a total of €315 million following price fixing in relation to washing powder. It also discusses the €10.2m fine on Visa for excluding rivals.
Law Firm: LG | Published: 13 July 2011 | Practice Area: EU Competition Law
Ashurt’s latest competition briefing looks at the High Court’s judgment on Heathrow Airport’s abuse of dominant position, how Greek competition law gets tough and the UK Competition Appeal Tribunal’s criticism of the OFT’s evidence on bid rigging in the construction industry.
Law Firm: Ashurst | Published: 11 May 2011 | Practice Area: Competition Regulators and enforcement
EU Court confirms that the Football World Cup and European Championships should be shown for free in the UK. Taylor Wessing provides the facts and implications of the case.
Law Firm: Taylor Wessing | Published: 28 February 2011 | Practice Area: Cross-border: Commercial and International Trade
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