Competition

Information on competition law is provided below, together with contact details for our experts.

OUT-LAW Guides (UK law)

• Anti-competitive behaviour under the Enterprise Act
  Discussion of criminal sanctions introduced by the Act, provisions which encourage whistleblowing and the ability for individuals to claim damages for losses suffered due to anti-competitive behaviour.
• Competition issues for B2B Exchanges
  The technology behind B2Bs can speed business communications into real-time transactions but where there is access to a lot of information relating to rivals' activities, there is potential for collusion and price fixing.
• Competition law – the basics
  Article explaining the relevant UK and EU legislation affecting competition: The Competition Act 1998 and Articles 81 and 82 of The EC Treaty.
• The Technology Transfer Block Exemption
  Generally, agreements which restrict competition are prohibited by European law. However, there are a number of block exemption Regulations which set out the terms of 'safe harbours'. 

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Added-value services

Pinsent Masons has one of the biggest and most highly-respected teams of pure competition specialists outside the 'Magic Circle' (the five largest City law firms).

Get in touch with: Yvonne Dunn (Glasgow, 0141 248 4858) or Susan Biddle (London, 020 7490 4000)