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No-Poach Agreements and the “by object” v “by effect” Clásico – A Few Remarks on the Tondela Opinion
Kick-off – the Tondela Opinion and its Background On 15 May 2025, AG Emiliou delivered his Opinion on the request for a preliminary ruling submitted by the Portuguese Tribunal da Concorrência, Regulação e Supervisão in Tondela et al. The Opinion was eagerly awaited, as it represents the first occasion on which a no-poach agreement –…