The Finnish Supreme Administrative Court confirms the Market Court's decision to fine wholesalers of car spare parts over €1 million for operating a price cartel (Arwidson / HL Group / Kaha / Koivunen / Örum)

Paanajarvi, Ami

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31 May 2012

The Finnish Supreme Administrative Court confirms the Market Court’s decision to fine wholesalers of car spare parts over €1 million for operating a price cartel (Arwidson / HL Group / Kaha / Koivunen / Örum)

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Finnish Supreme Administrative Court, Oy Arwidson Ab / HL Group Oy / Oy Kaha Ab / Koivunen Oy / Örum Oy Ab, Cases 797, 939, 942, 947, 952 and 953/02/09,, 31 May 2012 (Finnish)

On 31 May 2012, the Finnish Supreme Administrative Court handed down a judgment confirming the Finnish Market Court’s 2009 judgment finding that five wholesalers of car spare parts - Oy Arwidson Ab, HL Group Oy, Oy Kaha Ab, Koivunen Oy and Örum Oy Ab - had operated an illegal price cartel for varying periods between 2004 and 2005. The Supreme Administrative Court also confirmed the fines imposed on

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Ami Paanajarvi
Roschier (Helsinki)

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Ami Paanajarvi, The Finnish Supreme Administrative Court confirms the Market Court’s decision to fine wholesalers of car spare parts over €1 million for operating a price cartel (Arwidson / HL Group / Kaha / Koivunen / Örum), 31 May 2012, e-Competitions May 2012, Art. N° 48557

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