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In competition, we know that detailing the law isn't enough. You need to be able to see things from a commercial perspective so you can protect the competitiveness of your or your clients' businesses.

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A database of published decisions. 30 filters like transaction type, industry and market definition, and substantive assessment. Plus decisions from key jurisdictions from 2007, and new jurisdictions constantly added.

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In competition, we know that detailing the law isn't enough. You need to be able to see things from a commercial perspective so you can protect the competitiveness of your or your clients' businesses.

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Agreement

Agreement is broadly defined under EU and UK competition law so as to include activities ranging from a legally enforceable contract between two or more parties to an informal albeit clear understanding, whether entered into in writing or verbally.

Extraterritoriality

the ability of a competition authority or a claimant to prosecute law'>competition law infringements committed outside its territory.

Undertaking (business)

Every entity engaged in an economic activity regardless of the legal status and the way in which it is financed. See Court of Justice ruling in Case C-41/90 Hofner and Elser v. Macrotron GmbH [1991] ECR I-1979.
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