Portugal publishes new competition law

Thursday, 10 May 2012

The new law will come into force on 7 July
Portugal’s government has published the country’s new competition law, bringing it in line with the requirements of the country’s memorandum of understanding with the European Commission, European Central Bank and International Monetary Fund.

Wholesale mobile access a dilemma for competition authorities

Tuesday, 08 May 2012

Christian Hocepied
Applying competition law to wholesale mobile access is becoming increasingly difficult owing to rapid change and development in the mobile industry, a leading European Commission official said yesterday. Faaez Samadi in Lisbon.

Comms deals will always challenge enforcers, panel says

Tuesday, 08 May 2012

Panellist Kyriakos Fountoukakos
The successes and failures of recent mergers in the communications industries demonstrate the difficulties faced around the world when choosing whether or not to clear a deal, according to a panel of lawyers and regulators. Faaez Samadi in Lisbon.

Sebastião champions new review tools for the communications industry

Tuesday, 08 May 2012

Manuel Sebastião
Manuel Sebastião, head of Portugal’s Competition Authority, today said authorities need enhanced assessment methods to keep up with fast-moving communications markets. Faaez Samadi in Lisbon.

Portugal readies new competition law as even more changes await approval

Tuesday, 24 April 2012

Manuel Sebastião
The head of Portugal’s Competition Authority says that while the country’s new competition law will help speed up enforcement and bring the law in line with European standards, there could be more significant changes on the horizon.

Portugal readies new competition law

Wednesday, 09 November 2011

Portugal plans to introduce a new competition law
Portugal has released a draft of a new competition law it plans to enact by the beginning of 2012 which, among other things, changes the country's merger control rules. It has provoked mixed reactions among lawyers.

PORTUGAL: Revisions to the competition regime

Wednesday, 10 August 2011

Ricardo Filipe CostaMarques Mendes & AssociadosLisbon

Portuguese firm scoops authority official

Tuesday, 19 July 2011

Miguel Mendes Pereira
A former member of Portugal’s Competition Authority, Miguel Mendes Pereira, has joined Vieira de Almeida as of counsel in Lisbon, the firm announced today. 

Portugal: Competition regime awaits major overhaul

Monday, 18 July 2011

Alexandra Dias Henriques and Ricardo Filipe CostaMarques Mendes & AssociadosLisbon

PORTUGAL: Competition authority faces legal challenge in liquid fuel market

Premium Article - Monday, 18 April 2011

Alexandra Dias Henriques and Ricardo Filipe Costa Marques Mendes & Associados Lisbon

Car club challenges Portuguese enforcer

Premium Article - Monday, 28 February 2011

Portugal’s Automobile Club (ACP) has sued the country’s competition authority at Lisbon’s Administrative Court for failing to open an investigation of the retail fuel market.

Telefónica and Portugal Telecom under DG Comp spotlight

Premium Article - Monday, 24 January 2011

Telecoms under scrutiny
The European Commission today opened an investigation of Portugal Telecom and Spain’s Telefónica, following allegations that they agreed not to compete with one another.

PORTUGAL: LISBON COURT OF COMMERCE FULLY UPHOLDS COMPETITION AUTHORITY’S DECISION

Premium Article - Wednesday, 28 July 2010

Lisbon Breadmakers’ Association found guilty of attempting to fix prices and distort competition Alexandra Dias Henriques and Ricardo Filipe Costa Marques Mendes & Associados Lisbon

Portugal hits accountants with antitrust fine

Premium Article - Friday, 21 May 2010

Portugal’s Competition Authority has fined the Portuguese Association of Chartered Accountants (OTOC) €229,300 for anti-competitive practices in the accountant training market.

PORTUGAL: HIGH-PROFILE MEDIA MERGER PROHIBITED BY COMPETITION AUTHORITY

Premium Article - Monday, 17 May 2010

Decision pursuant to a binding adverse opinion issued by the media regulator Ricardo Filipe Costa Marques Mendes & Associados Lisbon

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