Antitrust / Competition Law

An Introduction to EU Competition Law

By Dr Moritz Lorenz
Cambridge University Press April 2013

Specifications

ISBN-13
9781107018174
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Publication
April 2013
Format
Hardback , 422 pages
Jurisdiction
International ? Countri(es) for reference only

Details

Succinct and concise, this textbook covers all the procedural and substantive aspects of EU competition law. It explores primary and secondary law through the prism of ECJ case law. Abuse of a dominant position and merger control are discussed and a separate chapter on cartels ensures the student receives the broadest possible perspective on the subject. In addition, the book's consistent structure aids understanding: section summaries underline key principles, questions reinforce learning and essay discussion topics encourage further exploration. By setting out the economic principles which underpin the subject, the author allows the student to engage with the complexity of competition law with confidence. Integrated examples and an uncluttered writing style make this required reading for all students of the subject.

• Concise yet covers all substantive and procedural aspects

• Section conclusions, questions and suggested discussion topics ensure the students' engagement

• Emphasis on the economic principles underpinning the subject allows for a full understanding

• Worked examples combine with an uncluttered writing style to guarantee accessibility

Table of Contents

Table of Cases
viii
Table of Statutes
xxx
Preface
xxxix
1             Economic and legal foundations of EU competition law
1
A             The idea of competition
1
1             The benefits of competition
1
2             The economic principles of competition
3
3             The benchmark of perfect competition
5
4             Monopoly – the other extreme
9
5             Oligopolistic competition
13
6             The competitive benchmark underlying EU competition law and the concept of effective competition
21
7             The limitations of the market mechanism
23
B             The legal foundations of EU competition law
27
1             The goal of competitive markets
27
2             The goal of market integration
28
3             Sources of EU competition law
29
4             The Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union and the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms
34
5             Scope of application of EU competition law
36
6             International applicability
39
7             The relationship between EU and national competition law
42
8             Enforcement
45
Questions on Chapter 1
60
Suggested essay topics
61
2             Key concepts of Article 101 TFEU
62
1             The scheme of Article 101 TFEU
62
2             Undertaking
66
3             Agreements, decisions and concerted practices
75
4             The object or effect of preventing, restricting or distorting competition
90
5             The examples of collusion listed in Article 101(1) TFEU
105
6             Effect on trade between Member States
111
7             De minimis doctrine
113
8             Article 101(2) TFEU – nullity of the agreement
114
9             Article 101(3) TFEU – legal exception
118
Questions on Chapter 2
126
Suggested essay topics
127
3             Possibilities for cooperation under Article 101 TFEU
128
1             Introduction
128
2             Horizontal agreements
129
3             Information exchange
135
4             R&D agreements
138
5             Specialisation agreements
146
6             Production agreements
149
7             Purchasing agreements
151
8             Commercialisation agreements
153
9             Standardisation agreements
155
10            Vertical agreements
158
11            Technology transfer agreements
178
Questions on Chapter 3
186
Suggested essay topics
187
4             Article 102 TFEU – abuse of a dominant position
188
1             Introduction
188
2             Elements of article 102 TFEU
189
3             Undertaking
190
4             Effects on inter-state trade
192
5             Dominant position
194
6             Substantial part of the internal market
212
7             Concept of abuse
213
8             Defences
216
9             Exploitative abuses
221
10            Exclusionary abuses
224
Questions on Chapter 4
241
Suggested essay topics
241
5             Merger control
242
1             Introduction
242
2             Jurisdictional scope
244
3             Relationship between EU and national merger control
256
4             Substantive appraisal
261
5             Ancillary restraints
293
6             Procedural aspects
294
7             Commitments
300
8             Investigative powers
302
9             Judicial review
303
Questions on Chapter 5
307
Suggested essay topics
308
6             Cartels
309
1             Introduction
309
2             Cartel prohibition under article 101 TFEU
312
3             Sanctions
331
4             Judicial review
345
5             Leniency notice
352
6             Private enforcement
361
7             Procedural aspects
367
Questions on Chapter 6
376
Suggested essay topics
377
Index
378

About the Author

Dr Moritz Lorenz
Martin Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenburg, Germany

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