The EU Court of Justice clarifies the application of the EU merger control rules to joint ventures (Austria Asphalt)

von Brevern, Daniel

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7 Sep 2017

The EU Court of Justice clarifies the application of the EU merger control rules to joint ventures (Austria Asphalt)

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EU CJEU, decision, Austria Asphalt v. Bundeskartellanwalt, C-248/16, 7 September 2017

European Court of Justice clarifies application of European Union merger control rules to joint ventures* On 7 September 2017, the European Court of Justice issued a decision (Decision) on the interpretation of the European Union Merger Regulation (EUMR). The Decision clarifies the conditions under which the EUMR applies to the setting-up of joint venture companies. WHAT HAPPENED: 3(4) of the EUMR stipulates that the “creation” of joint ventures requires a notification only if the joint venture “performs the functions of an autonomous economic

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Daniel von Brevern
McDermott Will & Emery (Dusseldorf)

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Daniel von Brevern, The EU Court of Justice clarifies the application of the EU merger control rules to joint ventures (Austria Asphalt), 7 September 2017, e-Competitions Mergers & Joint ventures, Art. N° 84768

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