ArticleUpdate To The Finnish Competition Act Ensures Competitive NeutralityAs of 1 September 2013, the Finnish Competition Act has a new addition—Chapter 4a. FinlandAntitrust/Competition LawMerilampi Attorneys Ltd
ArticleUpheaval In The Antitrust Enforcement – Labour Markets Are Under The Microscope Of The EU Commission And National Competition AuthoritiesIn May 2024 Commission published a policy brief on ‘Antitrust in Labour Markets'. Policy brief details the current antitrust enforcement efforts in the labour markets. European UnionAntitrust/Competition LawHPP Attorneys
Article30% Limit Proposed In The Finnish Retail Sector To Determine Dominant PositionThe Finnish Competition Authority ("FCA") published a study on the daily consumer goods sector in Finland in the beginning of 2012. FinlandAntitrust/Competition LawMerilampi Attorneys Ltd
ArticleFinland Renews Its Merger Notification Form Together With New Merger Control GuidanceThe Finnish Consumer and Competition Authority is updating its merger notification form. FinlandAntitrust/Competition LawBird & Bird
ArticleThe Report On Criminalisation Of Cartels Was Presented In FinlandThe Ministry of Employment and Economy and the Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority organized a joint expert seminar on 27th May 2014.FinlandAntitrust/Competition LawMerilampi Attorneys Ltd
ArticleGreening Competition Law – Sustainability Agreements And Competition LawSustainability agreements between companies may be incompatible with competition law if this green cooperation simultaneously restricts competition. European UnionAntitrust/Competition LawCastrén & Snellman
ArticleFinland's New Competition Act Entered Into ForceA new Competition Act entered into force in Finland on 1 November 2011. It brings the country’s competition regime ever closer to that of the EU. FinlandAntitrust/Competition LawMerilampi Attorneys Ltd
ArticleSustainability And Competition Law – From Words To ActionModern-day companies are increasingly aiming to incorporate sustainability objectives in their business models and engage in sustainability-enhancing agreements.FinlandAntitrust/Competition LawDittmar & Indrenius
ArticleEuropean Union - Commission Consults On Revised Competition Regime For Technology Transfer AgreementsThe European Commission has recently opened a consultation on a proposal for a revised competition regime for technology transfer agreements. European UnionAntitrust/Competition LawVan Bael & Bellis
ArticleThe EU Digital Markets Act Aims To Improve The Internal Market And Increase Competition On Digital PlatformsWith the DMA, the Commission aims to not only increase competition between platforms (that have to compete for business users) but also provide SMEs...European UnionAntitrust/Competition LawCastrén & Snellman
ArticleEU & Competition NewsflashOn 11 June 2013, the European Commission proposed a Directive and published a number of other documents to facilitate damage claims by victims of antitrust violations.FinlandAntitrust/Competition LawPeltonen LMR
ArticleLower Turnover Thresholds For Finnish Merger Control Applicable As 1.1.2023The government proposal (HE 172/2022 vp) concerning amendments to the Competition Act has been approved and ratified. Following the amendments, the threshold for notifying a transaction...FinlandAntitrust/Competition LawCastrén & Snellman
ArticleEU & Competition Law News - 8 October, 2008The Commission has imposed a total fine of EUR 676 million on 9 groups - ENI, ExxonMobil, Hansen & Rosenthal, Tudapetrol, MOL, Repsol, Sasol, RWE and Total - for participating in a paraffin wax cartel in the EEA between 1992 and 2005 in violation of Article 81 of the EC Treaty.FinlandAntitrust/Competition LawRoschier
ArticleLower Turnover Thresholds For Finnish Merger Control Applicable As Of The Beginning Of Next YearThe government proposal (HE 172/2022 vp) concerning amendments to the Competition Act has been approved and ratified. Following the amendments, the threshold for notifying a transaction...FinlandAntitrust/Competition LawCastrén & Snellman
ArticleThe Commission Takes A Step In The Right Direction With Respect To Sustainability Agreements Under Competition LawThe European Commission has adopted new horizontal guidelines for applying competition law to cooperation agreements between competitors.European UnionAntitrust/Competition LawCastrén & Snellman
ArticleThe Valio Case: 70 Million Fine Proposed For Abuse Of Dominant Position In FinlandIn December 2012, the Finnish Competition Authority proposed that a 70 million euro fine be levied on Valio for abuse of dominant position in the production and wholesale market of fresh milk. FinlandAntitrust/Competition LawMerilampi Attorneys Ltd
ArticleEU & Competition Law NewsThe Commission carried out an unannounced inspection at the premises of Telekomunikacja Polska S.A. ("Telekomunikacja Polska"), the incumbent telecom operator in Poland, on 23 September 2008.FinlandAntitrust/Competition LawRoschier
ArticleCollaboration Between Competitors On Sustainability Projects Becomes EasierBy making it more achievable for competitors to meet sustainability targets, the European Commission wants to promote sustainable development projects.FinlandAntitrust/Competition LawProcope & Hornborg
ArticleHow To Estimate Whether To Submit A Joint Or Separate Offer In A Public Competitive Tendering?As a general rule, tenderers participating in public procurements have the right to form a consortium and submit a tender as a joint offer to meet the requirements of the competitive tendering.FinlandAntitrust/Competition LawCastrén & Snellman