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25 Nov 2020 C

Competition in the Air transport sector after Covid-19

Guillaume Teissonnière, Henrik Morch, Urs Haegler

Webinar of the "Law & Economics" Series organised by Concurrences, in partnership with Eu Travel Tech and Compass Lexecon, with Geert Goeteyn (Partner, Reed Smith), Urs Haegler (Senior Vice President, Compass Lexecon), Henrik Morch (Director - Markets and cases V: Transport, Post and other (...)

25 Nov 2020 B

The EFTA Surveillance Authority approves amendments to a compensation scheme for bus and passenger boat services in Norway due to the COVID-19 pandemic

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COVID-19 pandemic: ESA approves amendments to a compensation scheme for bus and passenger boat services in Norway* The EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) has today approved amendments making it easier for eligible bus and boat service operators to access funding. On 20 July 2020, ESA approved (...)

25 Nov 2020 B

The Lithuanian Competition Authority reduces fines imposed on a cartel of cinema companies as a measure against the COVID-19 pandemic (Theatrical Film Distribution / NCG Distribution / Forum Cinemas)

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As a Result of COVID-19 Pandemic, Lithuanian Competition Council Reduces Fines Imposed on Cinema Companies That Formed Cartel* The Lithuanian competition authority Konkurencijos taryba has found that the film distributor Theatrical Film Distribution and the firms NCG Distribution and Forum (...)

24 Nov 2020 B

The EFTA Surveillance Authority approves prolonged support to airlines in Norway due to the COVID-19 pandemic

EFTA Surveillance Authority • Preview

COVID-19 pandemic: ESA approves prolonged support to airlines in Norway* The EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) has today approved an amendment and prolongation of the existing guarantee scheme for airline operators facing acute liquidity shortages until 30 June 2021. Air travel has plummeted (...)

24 Nov 2020 B

The EU Court of Justice rules that a hotel using an online booking platform may, in principle, bring proceedings against that platform before a court of the Member State in which that hotel is established in order to bring to an end a possible abuse of a dominant position (Wikingerhof / Booking.com)

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A hotel using the platform Booking.com may, in principle, bring proceedings against Booking.com before a court of the Member State in which that hotel is established in order to bring to an end a possible abuse of a dominant position* Even though the practices which are thus the subject of (...)

24 Nov 2020 B

The EU Commission approves €120 million Luxembourg scheme to support uncovered fixed costs of companies affected by COVID-19 outbreak

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State aid: Commission approves €120 million Luxembourg scheme to support uncovered fixed costs of companies affected by coronavirus outbreak* The European Commission has approved a Luxembourg State aid scheme to support the uncovered fixed costs of companies affected by the coronavirus (...)

23 Nov 2020 B

The German Competition Authority clears hospital merger in the eastern Ruhr area (Kath. St.-Johannes-Gesellschaft Dortmund / Katholische St. Lukas Gesellschaft / Marienkrankenhaus Schwerte gem. / Katholische Klinikum Lünen)

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Bundeskartellamt clears hospital merger in the eastern Ruhr area* The Bundeskartellamt has no objections to the establishment of a new hospital holding company by the operators of Kath. St.-Johannes-Gesellschaft Dortmund gGmbH, Dortmund, Katholische St. Lukas Gesellschaft mbH, Dortmund, (...)

23 Nov 2020 B

The Brussels Court of Appeal annuls Competition Authority’s decision rejecting a football club’s request for interim measures (Virton / RBFA)

Peter L’Ecluse, Valerie Lefever • Preview

In a judgment delivered on 23 September 2020, the Markets Court of the Brussels Court of Appeal (Marktenhof / Cour des marchés) (the Markets Court) annulled the decision adopted on 29 June 2020 by the Competition College (Mededingingscollege / Collège de la concurrence) of the Belgian Competition (...)

20 Nov 2020 C

Anticompetitive object and effect: Does the recent EU case law bring clarity or fresh doubts?

Luca Prete, Xavier Boutin, Estelle Jegou

Webinar of the "Law & Economics" Series organised by Concurrences, in partnership with Positive Competition and White & Case, with Luca Prete (Référendaire, European Court of Justice), Xavier Boutin (Founding Partner, Positive Competition), Estelle Jégou (Counsel, White & (...)

20 Nov 2020 B

The Australian Competition Authority alleges that an ice-cream supplier infringed competition law by engaging in exclusive dealing (Peters Ice Cream)

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Peters allegedly hindered or prevented competition in ice-cream supply* The ACCC has instituted Federal Court proceedings against Australasian Food Group Pty Ltd, trading as Peters Ice Cream (Peters), alleging it engaged in conduct which hindered or prevented competition for the supply of (...)

20 Nov 2020 B

The EU Commission approves Danish fund to enable €1.34 billion of capital support to large companies affected by COVID-19 outbreak

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State aid: Commission approves Danish fund to enable €1.34 billion of capital support to large companies affected by coronavirus outbreak* The European Commission has approved Danish plans to set up a fund with a target size of up to DKK 10 billion (approximately €1.34 billion) to recapitalise (...)

20 Nov 2020 B

The EU Commission approves German “umbrella” scheme to support uncovered fixed costs of companies affected by the COVID-19 outbreak

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State aid: Commission approves German “umbrella” scheme to support uncovered fixed costs of companies affected by coronavirus outbreak* The European Commission has approved a German “umbrella” scheme to support the uncovered fixed costs of companies affected by the coronavirus outbreak. The scheme (...)

20 Nov 2020 B

The EU Commission approves Austrian ”Fixkostenzuschuss Phase II” scheme to support uncovered fixed costs of companies affected by the COVID-19 outbreak

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State aid: Commission approves Austrian ”Fixkostenzuschuss Phase II” scheme to support uncovered fixed costs of companies affected by coronavirus outbreak* The European Commission has approved the Austrian “Fixkostenzuschuss Phase II” scheme to support the uncovered fixed costs of companies (...)

19 Nov 2020 B

State aid and judicial review: An overview of EU and national case law

Isabel Taylor • State aid judicial review

This Special Issue of e-Competitions contains a compilation of annotations of case law in relation to judicial review of State aid decisions. The cases concern a wide range of measures, including land transactions, guarantees, renewable energy levies, settlement agreements and tax rulings and (...)

19 Nov 2020 B

The German Competition Authority clears the merger of two book retailers (Thalia / Osiander)

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Bundeskartellamt clears merger of Thalia and Osiander* The Bundeskartellamt has today cleared the notified merger of the two book retailers Thalia and Osiander. With 312 bookshops across the country, Thalia is the largest bookstore chain in Germany; Osiander runs 72 bookshops mainly located (...)

19 Nov 2020 B

The US DoJ files a case and simultaneous settlement requiring the national association of realtors to repeal and modify certain rules to provide transparency (National Association of Realtors)

US Department of Justice Antitrust Division • Preview

Justice Department Files Antitrust Case and Simultaneous Settlement Requiring National Association of Realtors® To Repeal and Modify Certain Anticompetitive Rules* Settlement Will Increase Competition to the Benefit of American Homeowners and Homebuyers and Allow for Innovation in Brokerage (...)

19 Nov 2020 B

The New Zealand Competition Authority opens a market study into grocery sector and publishes process paper

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Commission opens market study into grocery sector and publishes process paper* The Commerce Commission has commenced a market study into factors that may affect competition in the grocery sector following publication of terms of reference for the study by the Minister of Commerce and Consumer (...)

19 Nov 2020 B

The EU Commission refers the acquisition of a telecom company back to the UK Competition Authority (Telefónica / Liberty Global)

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Mergers: Commission refers acquisition of newly created joint venture by Telefónica and Liberty Global to the UK competition authority* The European Commission has referred the proposed acquisition by Telefónica S.A. and Liberty Global PLC of a newly created joint venture to the Consumers and (...)

19 Nov 2020 B

The UK Competition Authority fines a price comparison website for applying most-favoured nation clause (ComparetheMarket)

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CMA fines ComparetheMarket £17.9m for competition law breach* The CMA has fined ComparetheMarket £17.9 million after it found that clauses used in the company’s contracts with home insurers breached competition law. An investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has concluded (...)

19 Nov 2020 B

The UK Competition Authority gets a case referred back by the EU Commission concerning a merger in the telecommunications sector (Telefónica / Liberty Global)

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European Commission refers review of Virgin and O2 deal to CMA* Following a request from the CMA, the European Commission has referred the proposed merger of Virgin Media and Virgin Mobile with O2 to the CMA for investigation. Following the announcement of the deal on 7 May 2020, the (...)

19 nov. 2020 R

Réseau Européen de Concurrence : La Cour des comptes européenne invite la Commission européenne à accroître la détection des infractions aux règles de concurrence, à rendre plus efficace l’application des règles et à renforcer la coopération au sein du REC

Alain Ronzano • N° 4-2020

Le 19 novembre 2020, la Cour des comptes européenne a rendu public un rapport spécialintitulé « Contrôle des concentrations dans l’UE et procédures antitrust de la Commission : la surveillance des marchés doit être renforcée », dont on ne saurait trop conseiller la lecture, dans la mesure où elle propose (...)

19 Nov 2020 B

The Polish Competition Authority takes enforcement actions in the pharmaceutical sector

Peter L’Ecluse, Catherine Longeval, Koen T’Syen • Preview

The Polish competition authority, the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection ( UOKiK ), has proven to be an energetic enforcer of the competition rules. Over the past few days, UOKiK found itself in the limelight because of two new distinct inquiries in the pharmaceutical sector that (...)

19 Nov 2020 B

The Australian Competition Authority authorises cooperation to support regional airline services due to the COVID-19 pandemic (Virgin Australia / Alliance Airlines)

Australian Competition Authority • Preview

Virgin Australia and Alliance Airlines authorised to cooperate to support regional airline services* The ACCC has today granted interim authorisation to Virgin Australia and Alliance Airlines allowing them to cooperate on 41 regional routes and two short-haul international routes. The ACCC’s (...)

18 nov. 2020 C

Distribution, concurrence & pratiques restrictives #2 : Négociations commerciales, déséquilibre significatif & Discussion de clôture

Virginie Beaumeunier, Pierre Chambu, Anne-Sophie Choné-Grimaldi, Nathalie Dostert, Alexandre Lacresse, Richard Panquiault, Philippe Vanni, Daniel Fasquelle, Irène Luc

2ème webinaire de la 1ère conférence « Distribution, concurrence & pratiques restrictives » organisée par Concurrences, en partenariat avec Fidal. Panel avec Pierre Chambu (Chef de service de la protection des consommateurs et de la régulation des marchés, DGCCRF), Anne-Sophie Choné-Grimaldi (...)

18 Nov 2020 B

The Slovakian Competition Authority publishes its annual report for 2019

Radovan Repa, Bibiana Mozoľová • Preview

The Antimonopoly Office of the Slovak Republic (hereinafter referred to as the "Office") has published its annual report on its website, in which it has evaluated and summarized its activities in the past year. In 2019, the Office imposed fines of over EUR 3.3 million, approximately one third (...)

18 Nov 2020 B

The EU General Court upholds the Commission’s decision finding that the national railway company of Lithuania abused its dominant position on the national rail freight market (Lietuvos geležinkelai)

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The General Court upholds the Commission’s decision finding that the national railway company of Lithuania abused its dominant position on the Lithuanian rail freight market* Lietuvos geležinkeliai AB (‘LG’), the national railway company of Lithuania, both manages railway infrastructure and (...)

18 Nov 2020 B

The French Competition Authority clears, without remedies, the merger between two companies in the clothing sector (Oosterdam / Happychic)

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The Autorité de la concurrence clears the merger of Oosterdam (Pimkie, Grain de Malice) and Happychic (Jules, Brice, Bizzbee) groups* The Oosterdam (Pimkie, Grain de Malice) and Happychic (Jules, Brice, Bizzbee) groups, both ultimately owned by members of the Mulliez family, have notified the (...)

18 Nov 2020 B

The US DoJ signs a memorandum of understanding with Korean prosecution service to promote increased cooperation and communication on criminal antitrust enforcement and policy in both countries

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Justice Department Signs Antitrust Memorandum of Understanding with Korean Prosecution Service* Yesterday, the Department of Justice signed an antitrust Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Korean Prosecution Service (KPS). The MOU is designed to promote increased cooperation and (...)

18 Nov 2020 B

The US DoJ announces that the president of a company pleaded guilty to rigging bids in the commercial flooring market (Delmar E. Church Jr.)

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President of Commercial Flooring Company Pleads Guilty to Rigging Bids in Violation of Federal Antitrust Laws* Delmar E. Church Jr., the president and one of the principal owners of a Chicago-area commercial flooring company, pleaded guilty for his role in a conspiracy to rig bids and fix (...)

18 Nov 2020 B

The French Competition Authority declines its competence for ruling on practices implemented in French Polynesia

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The Autorité de la concurrence declines its competence for ruling on practices implemented in French Polynesia* In its decision of 22 August 2019, the Autorité polynésienne de la concurrence ruled that the Wane Group had breached the Polynesian Code of Competition Law (code de la concurrence (...)

18 Nov 2020 B

The Polish Competition Authority extends its aid programmes in order to help entrepreneurs during the COVID-19 pandemic

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UOKiK notifies extension of aid programmes* On 13 November of this year UOKiK has notified the extension of the aid programmes to the European Union, the objective of which is to support Polish entrepreneurs in relation to the Covid-19 epidemic. The Authority expects the EC to issue its (...)

18 Nov 2020 B

The Polish Competition Authority informs about its reservation on the concentration of two companies in the media sector (Agora / Eurozet)

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Agora/Eurozet concentration - reservations expressed by the President of UOKiK* President of UOKiK Tomasz Chróstny has informed the parties of their reservations about the transaction of Agora taking over Eurozet and indicated that such concentration may lead to the restriction of competition. (...)

18 nov. 2020 R

Réforme : L’Assemblée nationale adopte le projet de loi portant diverses dispositions d’adaptation au droit de l’Union européenne en matière économique et financière (DDADUE)

Alain Ronzano • N° 4-2020

Le 18 novembre 2020, l’Assemblée nationale a adopté par 159 voix contre 14, au terme de la lecture définitive du texte, le projet de loi portant diverses dispositions d’adaptation au droit de l’Union européenne en matière économique et financière (DDADUE). L’Assemblée nationale a donc eu le dernier mot, (...)

18 nov. 2020 R

Infrastructure essentielle : Le Tribunal de l’Union européenne confirme la décision de la Commission européenne constatant un abus de position dominante par l’opérateur historique lituanien des chemins de fer, mais réduit amende infligée (Lietuvos geležinkeliai)

Alain Ronzano • N° 4-2020

Le 18 novembre 2020, le Tribunal de l’Union européenne a rendu un arrêt dans l’affaire T-814/17 (Lietuvos geležinkeliai contre Commission). L’affaire fait suite au recours en annulation de la décision du 2 octobre 2017, à la faveur de laquelle la Commission a infligé une amende de 27 873 000 d’euros à (...)

18 nov. 2020 R

Compétence : L’Autorité de la concurrence se refuse à connaître de pratiques mises en œuvre en Polynésie française en opposant sa compétence territoriale et sa compétence d’attribution, même après l’admission de la requête en suspicion légitime contre l’Autorité polynésienne de la concurrence (Wane)

Alain Ronzano • N° 4-2020

On se souvient que, dans la saga des tarifs excessifs sur le marché de l’approvisionnement en boissons des commerces organisés sous enseignes en Polynésie française, le premier président de la Cour d’appel de Paris, prenant acte de l’arrêt du 4 juin 2020 à la faveur duquel la deuxième Chambre civile de (...)

18 Nov 2020 eB

Women & Antitrust - Voices from the Field, Vol. II Back Cover

With contributions by: Allen & Overy; Arnold & Porter; Baker Botts; Biontino Europe; California Department of Justice; Catholic University of Portugal; Columbia University; Competition & Markets Authority; Compass Lexecon; Cosmetics Europe; Covington & Burling; Charles River Associates; (...)

18 Nov 2020 eB

Women & Antitrust - Voices from the Field, Vol. II CHRISTINE VARNEY, Cravath, Swaine & Moore
and BOJANA IGNJATOVIC, RBB Economics

Bojana Ignjatovic, Christine Varney

383 Christine Varney Cravath, Swaine & Moore Bojana Ignjatovic Christine Varney is a partner at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP and chairs the firm's antitrust practice. She is the only person to have served as both the US assistant attorney general for antitrust and as a commissioner of the (...)

18 Nov 2020 eB

Women & Antitrust - Voices from the Field, Vol. II DEIRDRE TRAPP, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
and JOSEPHINE MACKINTOSH, Competition And Markets Authority

Deirdre Trapp, Josephine Mackintosh

365 Deirdre Trapp )UHVKflHOGV%UXFNKDXV'HULQJHU Josephine Mackintosh Deirdre Trapp i s a n award - w i n n i n g antitrust practitioner dealing with both contentious and non-contentious antitrust matters. She has considerable experience of appearing before the EC Commission, UK Competition and (...)

18 Nov 2020 eB

Women & Antitrust - Voices from the Field, Vol. II ELISABETTA RIGHINI, Latham & Watkins
and RIMA ALAILY, Microsoft

Elisabetta Righini, Rima Alaily

353 Elisabetta Righini Latham & Watkins Rima Alaily Elisabetta Righini is a partner in the Brussels o vce of Latham & Watkins and a member of its Global Antitrust & Competition group. Her practice centres on European law, in particular State aid and EU regulation and litigation. She advises (...)

18 Nov 2020 eB

Women & Antitrust - Voices from the Field, Vol. II LISA PHELAN, Morrison & Foerster
and ELAINE JOHNSTON, Allen & Overy

341 Lisa Phelan Morrison & Foerster Elaine Johnston Lisa Phelan, former chief of the National Criminal Enforcement Section of the Antitrust Division of the US Department of Justice (DOJ), is a partner in Morrison & Foerster's Global Antitrust Law Practice and White Collar Group. With more than (...)

18 Nov 2020 eB

Women & Antitrust - Voices from the Field, Vol. II MAUREEN OHLHAUSEN, Baker Botts
and CATRIONA HATTON, Baker Botts

Catriona Hatton, Maureen K. Ohlhausen

335 Maureen Ohlhausen Baker Botts Catriona Hatton Maureen Ohlhausen chairs the antitrust group at Baker Botts LLP, where she focuses on competition, privacy and regulatory issues and frequently represents clients in the tech, life sciences, energy and retail industries. She served as acting FTC (...)

18 Nov 2020 eB

Women & Antitrust - Voices from the Field, Vol. II JANET MCDAVID, Hogan Lovells
and MARIA RAPTIS, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom

Janet McDavid, Maria Raptis

327 Janet McDavid Hogan Lovells Maria Raptis Janet McDavid is senior counsel in the antitrust practice of Hogan Lovells, Washington, DC. She has advised on many significant antitrust matters, including for IBM in its acquisition of Red Hat, Mobil Corporation in its merger with Exxon, Carnival (...)

18 Nov 2020 eB

Women & Antitrust - Voices from the Field, Vol. II DEBORAH GARZA, Covington & Burling
and FIONA SCHAEFFER, Milbank

Deborah A. Garza, Fiona A. Schaeffer

319 Deborah Garza Covington & Burling Fiona Schaeffer Deborah Garza has been a trusted adviser to clients on strategic transactions, civil investigations, criminal investigations and litigation. Currently Senior Counsel at Covington & Burling, she has served as an acting assistant attorney (...)

18 Nov 2020 eB

Women & Antitrust - Voices from the Field, Vol. II Part III: Lawyers
RACHEL BRANDENBURGER, Hogan Lovells / University Of Oxford
and KELIG BLORET-DUPUIS, Essilor

Rachel Brandenburger

293 Part III Lawyers 295 Rachel Brandenburger Hogan Lovells / University of Oxford Kelig Bloret-Dupuis Rachel Brandenburger is recognised globally as a leader in her field. With over 30 years' experience in private practice and government, she provides strategic advice to the boards and senior (...)

18 Nov 2020 eB

Women & Antitrust - Voices from the Field, Vol. II SUZANNE WACHSSTOCK, Walmart
and LAUREN STIROH, NERA Economic Consulting

Lauren J. Stiroh, Suzanne Wachsstock

285 Suzanne Wachsstock Walmart Lauren Stiroh Suzanne Wachsstock is global chief antitrust counsel at Walmart. In addition to day-to-day advice on a wide range of issues, her responsibilities include managing regulatory inquiries, leading all antitrust aspects of M&A, joint ventures and other (...)

18 Nov 2020 eB

Women & Antitrust - Voices from the Field, Vol. II ANNE RILEY, Independent Antitrust Compliance Consultant
and MARIANA TAVARES DE ARAUJO, Levy & Salomão

Anne Riley, Mariana Tavares de Araujo

273 Anne Riley Independent Antitrust Compliance Consultant Mariana Tavares de Araujo Anne Riley retired in March 2019 as head of Royal Dutch Shell's global antitrust group, which she had led since September 1992 (having practiced as an antitrust lawyer since 1985) and was a member of Shell's (...)

18 Nov 2020 eB

Women & Antitrust - Voices from the Field, Vol. II JOHANNE PEYRE, Pearson
and EDURNE NAVARRO, Uría Menéndez

Johanne Peyre

253 Johanne Peyre Pearson Edurne Navarro Johanne Peyre 's extended experience encompasses both private practice (Cleary Gottlieb, Brussels, Paris and Washington DC) and in-house positions (practice lead with a global remit for the Michelin Group and subsequently Pearson Plc in New York). She is (...)

18 Nov 2020 eB

Women & Antitrust - Voices from the Field, Vol. II DEBORAH MAJORAS, Procter & Gamble
and HANNA ANTTILAINEN, DG COMP, European Commission

Deborah Platt Majoras, Hanna Anttilainen

245 Deborah Majoras Procter & Gamble Hanna Anttilainen Deborah Majoras has been the chief legal officer and secretary of The Procter & Gamble Company for a decade. She serves on the boards of directors of Valero Energy Corporation and several non-profits, including the United States Golf (...)

18 Nov 2020 eB

Women & Antitrust - Voices from the Field, Vol. II XIAOJIN (JENNY) HUANG, Tencent
and ELIZABETH XIAO-RU WANG, Compass Lexecon

Elizabeth Xiao-Ru Wang, Jenny Huang

229 Xiaojin (Jenny) Huang Tencent Elizabeth Xiao-Ru Wang Xiaojin (Jenny) Huang is the director of the competition policy office of Tencent, in charge of legal and policy research, as well as internal compliance on competition law. She joined Tencent in March Before that, she worked with a (...)

18 Nov 2020 eB

Women & Antitrust - Voices from the Field, Vol. II Part II: In-House Counsel & Consultants
SARAH BIONTINO, Biontino Europe
and LEONOR CORDOVIL, Grinberg Cordovil Advogados

Sarah Biontino

203 Part II In-House Counsel & Consultants 205 Sarah Biontino Biontino Europe Leonor Cordovil Sarah Biontino is a French-qualified lawyer and worked for over six years in the European Commission's DG Competition, where she was involved in investigating and processing cases. She founded (...)

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