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Competition Law: Swiss Competition Commission Issues Revised Vertical Notice

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The Swiss Competition Commission issued its revised notice on the treatment of vertical agreements under competition law.

SwitzerlandAntitrust/Competition Law
Marcel Meinhardt
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Astrid Waser
Astrid Waser
Benoît Merkt
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The Swiss Competition Commission issued its revised notice on the treatment of vertical agreements under competition law. It will enter into force on January 1, 2023. The revised Notice is based on the EU Verticals Block Exemption Regulation, but contains a "Swiss Finish" in key aspects.

Revised Vertical Notice

On December 14, 2022, the Swiss Competition Commission ("ComCo") published its revised Notice on the Treatment of Vertical Agreements under Competition Law ("Vertical Notice") including revised explanatory notes.1

The revised Vertical Notice will enter into force on January 1, 2023. Existing contracts must be adapted to the new rules within a transition period of one year.

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