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There have always been close links between collective dominant market positions (Article L.420-2 of the French Commercial Code / Article 82 of the TEC[1]) and concerted practices (Article L.420-1 of the French Commercial Code / Article 81 of the TEC). Indeed, the existence of structural links between companies (notably in the form of concluded agreements) […]

In a decision dated December 15, 2009, the Commercial Chamber of the Cour de Cassation (French Supreme Court) recalled the importance of the drafting of pre-emption clauses and ruled that such clauses would not apply in case of contribution of shares.

A parent company owning (directly or indirectly) 100% of its subsidiary’s capital is presumed to exercise a “decisive influence”

On December 11, Jean-Luc Soulier participated as a panelist to the “Associations of companies and consortiums: pooling your strengths to win tenders” conference organized by ERAI

This contribution provides an overview of the new provisions applicable in respect of competition & antitrust.

In a decision rendered on March 17, 2009, followed much later by legal commentaries,