Queens University Belfast (QUB)

Article 101 TFEU General Prohibition – Article 101(1) The Hard-Core Restrictions Article 101(2) Article 101(3): Exceptions Block Exemptions Vertical Agreements Block Exemption Regulation Vertical Agreements Block Exemption Regulation (VABER) Hard-Core Restraints Undertaking Single Economic Unit (Entity) Agreement Concerted Practice Effect on Interstate Trade Prevention, Restriction or Distortion of Competition Ancillary Restraints De Minimis Principle

Table of Contents: The aims of enforcement EU Enforcement Framework Former Regime Under Regulation 17 Decentralised EU Competition Enforcement Overview of Key Rules Relationship between EU Law National Law European Commission Initiation and Investigation Special Types of Information Decision-Making Behaviour Remedies Structural Remedies Rights of the Defence Review of Commission Decision-Making Ancillary Enforcement Issues Enforcement HR

Public International Law US Antitrust Law Extraterritorial Application of EU Law Merger Control Enforcement of EU Law Extraterritorial Application of UK Law Bilateral Relations between the EU and US EU/US Agreement Multilateral Cooperation World Trade Organisation United Nations Conference on Trade and Development Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development International Competition Network Martine Hose Cartel

A look at a merger and merger control. EU perspective for merger control, all relevant defences, the assessment on mergers and the substantial test is considered.

History of private enforcement Follow on actions and stand alone actions Who can claim? Assessing Damages Enforcement in the UK and EU

Background to a cartel and oligopoly is provided, along with key definitions. The cost of cartel activity is considered upon the market along with relevant statutory provisions. Discussion of deterrence theory is provided. Problems with corporate fines is considered. The US and UK approach is discussed. Leniency and key cases are discussed,

An in-depth discussion of public enforcement in particular fines. How do fines operate? The relevant legislation and case law is provided.

Background to antitrust law and the relevant foundations.

An excellent bundle which includes notes and the key cases in Constitutional/Administrative Law. Suitable for revision notes and for examination/assignment preparation.

An excellent bundle which includes notes and the key cases in Constitutional/Administrative Law. Suitable for revision notes and for examination/assignment preparation.