Author Description
A New Edition Of An Established Practitioner Text Providing A Detailed And Practical Analysis Of The Entire Scope Of The Law Relating To Vertical Agreements.
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THE THESIS
This text investigates the complex regulatory framework governing vertical agreements within the European Union and how these agreements interact with Article 101 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. The authors, Frank Wijckmans and Filip Tuytschaever, are established legal practitioners specializing in competition law. They utilize a combination of legislative analysis, European Commission guidelines, and case law to provide a structured framework for understanding how vertical restraints are assessed for compliance in the European market.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Detailed analysis of the Vertical Block Exemption Regulation (VBER).
- Examination of hardcore restrictions and excluded restrictions in distribution agreements.
- Practical guidance on agency agreements, selective distribution, and franchising.
Scope Limits
- The text does not provide an exhaustive analysis of horizontal agreements or merger control regulations.
- It focuses primarily on EU-level law rather than the specific national competition laws of individual member states.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Legal practitioners and scholars frequently cite this work as a primary reference for navigating the intricacies of EU vertical restraint regulations. Experts highlight the text for its balance of academic rigor and practical utility in corporate legal settings.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
2017-01-01
ISBN-10:
0192508520
ISBN-13:
9780192508522
Competition Law
Business Law
European Law
Law
Antitrust