Blogs

The year 2022 promises to be a busy year in the field of cartels. Cartel investigations and dawn raids are back on the agenda. New laws and regulations are also in the pipeline, and cartel damage proceedings will be continued. Read more >

In 2021, the M&A market recovered from the first corona crisis year. Despite new uncertainties in the world, intensive merger control will continue in 2022. Read more >

ACM is still actively enforcing compliance with consumer rules. This blog addresses the latest developments and provides seven tips. Read more >

The Commission and ACM remain critical of pharma and big tech companies. In this blog we address the developments regarding the prohibition on abuse of dominant positions. Read more >

A new era is dawning in the agri-food sector. ACM has been given a new enforcement instrument to take action against the purchasing power of retailers, and the sector will have more opportunities for sustainability initiatives. Read more >

Beware of dual distribution and restrictions on price comparison sites. Read more >

The new Vertical Block Exemption Regulation will enter into force on 1 June 2022. This blog addresses the main changes for franchise agreements. Read more >