Competition regime: Article 101

Resource type: Practice note

Status: Maintained

Jurisdiction: European Union

This Practice note considers the scope and application of Article 101 to commercial agreements. Article 101 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) prohibits agreements that have as their object or effect the restriction, prevention or distortion of competition within the EU and which have an effect on trade between EU member states. Definitions of each of these elements is provided, together with guidance on the risks of infringement and on the possibility of obtaining an exemption from the Article 101 prohibition. Guidance on the enforcement of EU competition law under Regulation 1/2003 is also provided.

Lesley Ainsworth, Hogan Lovells International LLP

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  • Resource ID: 0-107-3707
  • Products:  Competition, PLC EU Competition Law
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