EU Distribution Law

This text focuses on how EU competition law applies to agreements between producers and distributors or agents. The original series of block exemptions expired at the end of 1999, to be replaced by a new wide-ranging block exemption, with a new regime for all such agreements.

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European competition legislation has important and far-reaching implications for companies involved in the distribution of goods or services anywhere in the EU. This legislation recently underwent radical change and the new rules came into force in June 2000. This third edition has been completely rewritten and restructured to provide a practical and up-to-date explanation of how the law now operates. EU Distribution Law gives clear explanation of advice on the principles of EU competition law affecting manufacturers,suppliers and retailers involved in distribution in the European Union. It will be invaluable to companies themselves and to those advising corporate clients on their distribution arrangements.