Vertical Agreements in EU Competition Law

ISBN-13: 9780199696413 / Angielski / Twarda / 2012 / 428 str.

Frank Wijckmans

Opis

This book gives comprehensive coverage of EU distribution law and the law relating to vertical agreements. Now in its second edition, it is the only book to provide a detailed and practice oriented analysis of the entire scope of vertical agreements under the new legislative framework. Written by two authors who assisted the Commission in its drafting and reviewing of the Regulation, the book gives invaluable practical commentary on the new general block exemption (Regulation 330/2010), the new Motor Vehicle Block Exemption regulation (Regulation 461/2010), and the accompanying new Vertical Guidelines, as well as on agreements which are not covered by a block exemption.
The authors consider issues directly relevant in the commercial world, answering questions such as: Under what conditions may a supplier impose territorial restrictions on his dealer network?: Is it possible to impose maximum retail prices?: Are customer restrictions permissible in a selective distribution system?: Can a supplier assume an exclusive supply obligation?: Is an exclusive supply-back obligation included in a subcontracting arrangement enforceable?
The authors draw on their experience in this area of competition law to address the more complex issues relating to vertical restraints. They offer practical solutions to commercial problems and provide an indispensable tool for all practitioners in this field.

Recenzje

Wijckmans and Tuytschaever have not merely updated this book but have also improved it while retaining the best parts of the earlier edition. The second edition of this book may be even more confidently recommended to both academics and practitioners as an essential subject resource.

O autorze

Frank Wijckmans is founding partner at contrast European & Business Law and professor at the Brussels School of Competition. He is a member of the Brussels Bar. Filip Tuytschaever is founding partner at contrast European & Business Law and professor at the Law Faculty of the University of Brussels (VUB). He is a member of the Brussels Bar.