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Join us on 14th May for an interesting panel discussion on some of the hottest topics in UK Competition Law Enforcement, followed by networking and nibbles. We hope to see you there!

Seven members of our EU and UK #competition law team are featured in Who's Who Legal: Competition 2024, a research-driven guide identifying the world’s leading competition lawyers and economists. VBB founding partner Jean-François Bellis has been recognised as a Global Elite Thought Leader.   Congratulations to all.   For more information on how we can help your business resolve its competition issues, see ➡ www.vbb.com/competition   Jean-Francois Bellis | Katharina Bongs | Porter Elliott | Andrzej Kmiecik | Alex Stratakis | Johan Van Acker | Kris Van Hove   #competitionlaw #leadinglawfirm

Key recommendations of the Committee on Digital Competition Law, 2024 #manupatra #legaltch #legalnews #digital #competitionlaw

What is new in German competition law? In our latest client briefing, our competition law team reports on highlights of the German Federal Cartel Office’s (#FCO) decisional practice and major court decisions during the first half of 2024. Available in English https://lnkd.in/expp5fRg and German https://lnkd.in/e8Caq6-i.   #SZA #competitionlaw #antitrust #FCO

🇨🇭 ⚖ Best practices in competition litigation in Switzerland   100 Legal is the only Swiss contributor to the 6th edition of the Legal 500 Comparative Guide to Competition Litigation, designed to provide a pragmatic overview of the law and practice of competition litigation around a variety of jurisdictions.    🎯 Key insights:   ▶ 𝗧𝘆𝗽𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺𝘀: covers cartel infringements, bid rigging, and abuse of dominance under Swiss competition law ▶ 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀: includes monetary compensation, injunctive relief, and potential contract adjustments ▶ 𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗱𝘀: currently 3 years from awareness, with changes anticipated in the New Cartel Act ▶ 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁𝘀: each canton has a dedicated competition court for these claims Expert evidence: court-appointed experts often play a crucial role in quantifying damages ▶ 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀: quantifying damages, short limitation periods, and restricted access to competition authority files remain significant hurdles ▶ 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: New Cartel Act expected to bring changes, including extended standing for consumers and suspended limitation periods during investigations. Switzerland’s article was co-authored by Daniel Udry, Marie Didierlaurent, Brian Mayenfisch and Alexandra Hjelm.   To read it now or save it for later, click below 👇   Do you have questions on the topic ? Reach out anytime at daniel.udry@100-legal.com or marie.didierlaurent@100-legal.com #CompetitionLaw #LegalUpdates #SwissLegal #legal500

👀 See what Pascal Cardonnel has to say about our e-Competitions Bulletin as an essential resource for staying ahead of competition law trends across Europe. Empower your legal practice with valuable insights — our publications help professionals navigate the evolving landscape of competition law with confidence and clarity. 🎯 Start your free trial today: https://lnkd.in/e43ES7ms 👉 Contact us : https://lnkd.in/eKX438Nd #Antitrust #Testimonial #Europe #eCompetitionsBulletin #LegalProfessionals #LegalInsights

If you're interested in sales law, private international law, or perhaps what it's like to read more Hansard than you ever thought you would, please join us on 19 November for the Australasian Association of Private International Law's second 2024 webinar where I'll talk all things #CISG! Zoom ID in the flyer; registrations to Reid.Mortensen [at] unisq.edu.au. Hope to 'see' you there!

Our Principal Solicitor Ciarán Mulholland is currently attending the @EIPA_Lux seminar on the EU Brussels I bis Regulation in Luxembourg @Uni_Lu this week. This important event focuses on key aspects of international civil and commercial law within the European Union which has a profound impact on Irish business, consumers and Ireland as a litigation hub post-Brexit. This seminar provides our firm with valuable insights into the latest developments in EU civil and commercial law, cross-border legal proceedings, and networking opportunities along with valuable insights into EU civil and commercial law, enhancing our ability to serve clients in cross-border matters. #EULaw #BrusselsIbisRegulation #InternationalLaw #CivilLaw #CommercialLaw #LegalSeminar #CrossBorderLitigation #EuropeanUnion #LegalNetworking #ProfessionalDevelopment #LawFirm #LegalExpertise #EURegulations #LegalKnowledge #ContinuingEducation #LegalInnovation #LegalConference #EuropeanLegalSystem #Brexit

📢 Here is the June issue of the ''Two-minute Recap of #Competition Law Matters Around the Globe'' 👇🏻 👓 🌐 Read our summary below to find out more on the latest significant #global #competition law developments. 📝 An overview by Bulut Girgin, Partner, Head of Competition, Associates Simru Tayfun, Orçun Horozoglu, Doğa Küçükay and Legal Intern Efe Utku Çal. #GenTemizer #CompetitionLaw #GlobalOverview #LegalUpdates #LeadingLawyers #LeadingLawFirm

🎙️ Thrilled to bring you a dynamic discussion on public competition law enforcement in Malta, featuring myself, colleague Maria DeBono, and Dr Aloysius Bianchi, Director, Inspectorate and Cartel Investigations Directorate within the Maltese Office for Competition (OfC - MCCAA). Dive into the practical intricacies of competition law with us in our latest podcast episode! #CompetitionLaw #antitrust #LegalPodcast #Malta