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Analysing vertical agreements under Article 101 TFEU

Practice Note: Introduction to the application of Article 101 TFEU to vertical agreements is intended to serve as an introduction to the application of Article 101 TFEU to vertical agreements. It provides a summary of: (i) what a vertical agreement is; (ii) the application of Article 101 TFEU and key exemptions from its application; and (iii) the main types of vertical agreements and how Article 101 TFEU might apply to each of them.

Practice Note: Key EU competition law issues in distribution/reseller agreements sets out the key EU competition law issues arising in distribution/reseller agreements. It is aimed primarily at commercial and IT lawyers undertaking the competition law analysis themselves (especially in-house lawyers without specialist competition lawyers to hand) but also as a reference point for competition lawyers providing full advice to their clients. It sets out: (i) a brief overview of EU competition law applicable to vertical agreements; (ii) general considerations when carrying out an initial analysis of a distribution/reseller agreement; and (iii) particular issues, with drafting tips to help avoid pitfalls. It focuses on

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