Tuesday, 28 February 2012
Austria has published a draft of its new competition and cartel law, which has attracted criticism for, among other things, not providing legal privilege for external counsel.
Friday, 24 February 2012
The European Commission has opened investigations of four regional airports in Germany and Austria, over concerns they are breaching state aid regulation by offering certain airlines competitive advantages.
Monday, 06 February 2012
Hutchison 3G’s bid for mobile competitor Orange Austria is likely to undergo in-depth merger analysis, according to Austrian competition specialists.
Friday, 26 August 2011
GCR takes a look at who’s been advising on other notable deals this week.
Wednesday, 24 August 2011
Austria’s Competition Authority has brought a case before the country’s Cartel Court alleging collusion between two companies in the cleaning supplies market.
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Santiago-based Carey y Cía has hired competition economist María Elina Cruz as of counsel in its antitrust practice.
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Several trucking companies have admitted being part of a cartel, according to a statement made today by Austria’s Federal Competition Authority.
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The European Commission’s decision to fine 17 bathroom fittings companies €622 million for cartel activity has provoked mixed reactions from European competition lawyers.
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Leaders of European competition authorities met in Vienna to discuss the need for better cooperation between enforcers in member and non-member states.
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Austrian firm Wolf Theiss has promoted two competition specialists to partner – one in Bratislava and one in Budapest.
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Austria’s Cartel Court today confirmed a decision by the country’s Federal Competition Authority to fine a printing chemicals company, despite it being first through the door to apply for leniency.
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A steady flow of leniency applications to the Austrian authorities means that the country's competition lawyers are busier than ever. Emily Gray travelled to Vienna to meet the firms that are riding the new wave of cartel enforcement
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Although Austria’s Competition Authority is one of the smallest enforcers in Europe, it hasn’t shied away from taking on tough cases against major companies. Emily Gray met director general Theodor Thanner in Vienna to discuss the development of Austria’s enforcement regime
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Despite scarce resources and a reputation for being a lacklustre enforcer, Austria’s Competition Authority has brought a raft of cartel cases in recent years. Emily Gray travelled to Vienna to find out how a small authority is making big changes
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In March, the Austrian Competition Authority set up a merger platform database that provides an overview of ongoing merger cases notified to various national competition authorities
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