Vertical Agreements in Eu Competition Law

by Wijckmans, Frank; Tuytschaever, Filip

• ISBN13: 9780199696413
• ISBN10: 0199696411
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2012-01-13
• Publisher: Oxford University Press

Summary

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 (Regulation330/2010), 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 indispensible tool for all practitioners in this field.

Author Biography

Frank Wijickmans is Partner at Contrast European and Business Law. Prior to this he was a Founding Partner at Vanderelst Wijkmans Everaert Witters & Vennoten. He is a member of the Brussels bar.

Filip Tuytschaever is Partner at Contrast European and Business Law and Professor of Law at the University of Brussels. Prior to this he was a Partner at Vanderelst Wijkmans Everaert Witters & Vennoten. He is a member of the Brussels bar.

Table of Contents

Part I: Introduction
1. General Introduction
Part II: Vertical Agreements Under Regulation 330/2010
2. Vertical Agreements Within the Scope of Article 101(1) TFEU
3. Vertical Agreements Within the Scope of Regulation 330/2010
4. Hardcore Restrictions
5. Non-Compete Obligation
6. Frequently Used Distribution Formulas
7. Supply Agreements
8. Disapplication and Withdrawal
Part III: Vertical Agreements Outside the Scope of Regulation 330/2010
9. Vertical Agreements Outside the Scope of Regulation 330/2010
Part IV: Motor Vehicle Distribution Under Regulation 461/2010
10. Motor Vehicle Distribution Under Regulation 461/2010