European Court of Justice, Exemptions, National competition authorities (NCAs), National court, Portugal, Price fixing, Resale price maintenance, Restriction by object, Unilateral effects, Vertical agreements
Unravelling the ECJ’s Verdict in Case C-211/22 – Super Bock: The Golden Rules to Assess Vertical Price-Fixing Agreements in EU Competition Law
Introduction On 29 June 2023, the European Court of Justice (ECJ or Court) issued its judgment in case C-211/22, where it reiterates the legal framework applicable to vertical price fixing agreements under EU competition law. The focus on the need to assess the legal and economic context in which the agreement is celebrated is particularly…