Competition Law

Introduction: Common basic principles and fundamental terms of the Competition Law. Articles 81-86 of the EEC-Treaty and Block Exemption Regulations. Applicability of the European competition law to Special Sectors. Council Regulation No.1/2003 on the implementation of the rules on competition laid down in Articles 81 and 82 of the Treaty. Commission Notice on Immunity from fines and reduction of fines in cartel cases (Leniency Notice). Merger Control Regulation (EC) No.139/2004 on the control of concentrations between undertakings. International and foreign merger control. European Court procedures (CFI and ECJ).