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Merger Control: Current Issues
Merger control is rightly regarded as an essential component of competition law. When a merger exceeds the national or European thresholds for control, it must be examined to see whether it could be detrimental to competition. While the principle of control is easy to understand, its recent implementation appears to [+]
Interesting decision of the distribution division of the Paris Court of Appeal of 17 May 2023 in a case followed by Vogel & Vogel
Interesting decision of the distribution division of the Paris Court of Appeal of 17 May 2023 in a case followed by Vogel & Vogel recalling the very strict conditions for a termination with notice to be challenged on the basis of the abuse of rights theory. In principle, under French [+]
Should undertakings fear the new class actions to come under French law?
Class actions have existed in French law since the Hamon Law of 2014 (Law No. 2014-344 of 17 March 2014). They were originally limited to consumer and competition law. As such, a nationally representative and approved consumer protection association may bring an action before a civil court in order [+]
The specific characteristics of distribution in the overseas departments with regard to import exclusivities
The distribution of products and services in the French overseas departments (Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Reunion, Martinique and Mayotte) has many particularities. Different payment terms, a separate tax regime - including dock dues, which make imports more expensive - and the individual characteristics of each department make these markets distinct from [+]
Resale by a discount chain of sport shoes covered by selective distribution not devaluing
Selective distribution: the Paris Court of Appeal does not consider the conditions of resale of sports shoes, covered by a selective distribution agreement, by a discount chain to be devaluing (Paris court of appeal, 19 October 2022). On 19 October 2022, the Paris Court of Appeal ruled on a [+]
Revision of the Commission Notice on the definition of relevant markets
The Commission has just launched a public consultation and invites all interested parties to submit their comments on the Draft Revised Market Definition Notice by 13 January 2023 (EU Comm., IP/22/6528, 8 Nov. 2022). Please find enclosed a comment of the draft of the Commission. CONSULT OUR OBSERVATIONS [+]
The firm has submitted observations to the Commission on the proposed Motor Vehicle block Exemption regulation and guidelines
The firm has submitted observations to the Commission on the proposed Motor Vehicle block Exemption regulation and guidelines Vogel & Vogel have submitted to the Commission their comments on the draft Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Regulation and the draft Guidelines , while emphasizing the positive and negative elements of [+]
The revision of the Motor Vehicle Regulation and its Guidelines is progressing rapidly
The revision of the Motor Vehicle Regulation and its Guidelines is progressing rapidly with some good news but also a lot of conservatism and a risk of additional constraints [+]
The final version of the Vertical Block Exemption Regulation and Vertical Guidelines
The final version of the Vertical Block Exemption Regulation and Vertical Guidelines: a fairly positive text, favorable to the protection of distribution networks and their proper functioning, despite some imperfections On 10 May 2022 the European Commission published the final version of its regulation and guidelines on vertical restraints [+]
Vogel & Vogel have been selected to run in this year’s Palmarès du droit
Vogel & Vogel have been selected to run in this year’s Palmarès du droit organized by the legal journal Le Monde du Droit, in the following categories: [+]
Joseph Vogel gives talk at the University of Florence Autumn Competition Conference
Joseph Vogel participated as a panelist on Friday 8 October in the University of Florence's Autumn conference, Classics revisited: Market Definition, Horizontal and Vertical Agreements and dedicated his presentation to the need to review the European Commission's plans for dual distribution (direct sales by suppliers and distributors). Please find attached [+]
The firm has submitted observations to the Commission on the proposed block Exemption regulation and guidelines on vertical restraints
Vogel & Vogel have submitted to the Commission their comments on the draft Block Exemption Regulation and the draft Guidelines with regard to their impact on the structure of European distribution networks and on some particular behaviors, while emphasizing the very positive developments of certain changes compared to the [+]
The Competition Authority has cleared the acquisition of Caroll by the Beaumanoir Group without conditions!
The Competition Authority has cleared the acquisition of Caroll by the Beaumanoir Group without conditions! Vogel & Vogel assists Beaumanoir in its acquisition of Caroll. PRESS RELEASE
The French Competition Authority’s new Notice on Fines of 30 July 2021
The French Competition Authority's new Notice on Fines of 30 July 2021: what will change for undertakings and associations of undertakings The Competition Authority undertakes to state the reasons for its decision not to follow the methodology of its notice, in particular when the characteristics of the alleged offenses, [+]
The reaction by the law firm ‘Vogel’ to the measures to restrict the protection of visible spare parts in the automotive sector
In a press release published on 25 August 2021 the Autorité de la Concurrence welcomed the adoption of the law n° 2021-1104 of 24 August 2021 leading to the gradual opening to competition of visible spare parts in the automotive sector. The Autorité de la concurrence expressed its satisfaction, after [+]
Vogel & Vogel assisting Beaumanoir for the acquisition of Caroll
Paris, 17 June 2021 Vogel & Vogel is currently assisting Beaumanoir in its acquisition of Caroll. Vogel & Vogel’s team consisting of Joseph Vogel, Laurence Boudailliez and Charles Héran is acting as advisor to Beaumanoir in the Caroll takeover process.
FinTech sector in the firing line
Mindful of the significant changes that have impacted payment activities in recent years, the French Competition Authority, which had taken up the case of its own initiative in January 2020, has issued its opinion on the competitive situation in the sector of new technologies applied to financial activities. In [+]
Joseph Vogel : Lawyer of the year 2021
Joseph Vogel has been nominated as “Lawyer of the year” in the 2021 edition of Best Lawyers. In addition to Vogel & Vogel’s law firm listing, the recognition of “Lawyer of the year” is accorded to one lawyer per specialty and location. The listing, which was published on 25 [+]
Four distinctions during the last “Palmarès du droit” rewarding the best law firms in France
During the last “Palmarès du droit”, we received four distinctions: [+]
Vogel & Vogel ranked in Chambers & Partners Europe 2020
The Chambers & Partners Europe 2020 guide has been published and we are pleased to announce that Vogel & Vogel has once again been ranked for its Competition and European law expertise. The firm is ranked in Band 2. Moreover, Joseph Vogel has also been ranked in “Band 2”. [+]
