Blogs

For several years the Netherlands has been amongst the most attractive jurisdictions in the European Union for follow-on proceedings in the field of competition law (cartel damage claims). Read more >

Trade associations are finding it increasing difficult to convince their (prospective) members of the added value of membership of their association. Read more >

The European Commission has instituted an investigation into possible cartel practices of various shipping companies involved in container liner shipping. Read more >

Since 1 January 2014 the European Commission has broadened the scope of its simplified procedure to review unproblematic transactions. The ACM is expected to follow suit and to simplify its procedure too. Read more >

The world is increasingly online – and the same applies to the distribution of products. The European Commission is also keeping a close eye on the rise of Internet distribution (also known as e-tailing). Read more >

Various supervisory authorities in the European Union are cracking down on vertical price-fixing or resale price maintenance (RPM) Read more >

New legislative proposals from the European Commission are not very promising for large digital companies. Read more >