An Introduction to Competition Law

Author: Piet Jan Slot; Angus Johnston
Publisher: Hart Publishing
ISBN: 9781841134451
Published In: July 2006
Format: Paperback , 400 pages
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Competition law is a subject of central importance. Reports in the press concerning the subject appear almost daily. An accessible introduction to this legal field is thus indispensable for students and practitioners alike. This book is intended to serve as a first acquaintance with competition law. It is written in particular for students who intend to study a foundation course in competition law.

The current competition law in the UK consists of two main levels: EC competition law and UK competition law. In this introduction both levels are covered, along with an abbreviated introduction to the EC rules on state aids. An important function of this book is to provide an insight into the combined system of UK and EC competition law. This means that, in spite of the introductory character of the book, a large number of topics needs to be discussed. Without coverage of the basic principles of competition law, the system and its workings are impossible both to understand and explain.

Therefore, for the three main subjects (the prohibition of cartels, the prohibition of the abuse of a position of dominance and the supervision of 'concentrations' (mergers and acquisitions)) extensive examples, drawn from European and UK practice, have been provided. These examples are then used in the explanation of the general principles, taking into account the changes as a result of the recent introduction of Regulation 1/2003. With this approach, the book aims to reach a broad range of readers: students, teachers in further and higher education, officials and practising lawyers who are not usually faced with competition law issues in their everyday working lives.

Extra information has also been included in the footnotes, indicating references to the more specialised literature where this seemed appropriate. In this way, the authors hope to provide a clear, up-to-date introduction to this complex and fascinating area of the law, while also giving scope to the reader to develop and extend his or her knowledge of the subject still further.

Piet-Jan Slot is Professor of European and Economic Law and Director of the Europa Instituut at the University of Leiden.
Angus Johnston is University Lecturer in Law at the University of Cambridge and Director of Studies in Law at Trinity Hall, Cambridge.

…offers a very thorough introduction in the subject matter. The book's structure is well thought-out…the book as a whole is very well documented with references to case law, legislation, and literature throughout.
Antoni Brack
European Competition Law Review
2007

Intelligemment structuré, clairement rédigé, précisément documenté, l'ouvrage est une excellente entrée en matière pour de nombreux juristes. Les problèmes sont clairement posés à l'aide d'exemples soigneusement choisis, les questions sont pertinemment hiérarchisées et les données les plus récentes sont exposées.
Fabrice Picod
Annuaire de Droit Europeen
Vol 4