2024 was characterised by the BCA’s dedication to boost transparency in its operations and investigations through the publication of its expert opinions to Belgian Courts and legislators. The BCA…
2023 proved another fruitful year for the Belgian competition law scene. The ambitious agenda of the Belgian Competition Authority (“BCA”) resulted in a busy and impressive enforcement record.
To sum…
2022 portrayed a critical year for Belgian competition law. The new leadership of the Prosecutor’s Office of the Belgian Competition Authority (“BCA”) was instantly put to the test in an active year…
The impressive acceleration in mergers and acquisitions, combined with the promotion of disruptive business strategies, has put the ‘regulatory gap’[1] paradox at the heart of the current European…
Even amidst another Covid-19 dominated year, the Belgian Competition Authority ("BCA") and courts have maintained a steady pace of competition law enforcement. With fewer substantive mergers to…
Introduction
The recently introduced prohibition of abuse of economic dependence (Article IV.2/1 Belgian Code of Economic Law) is a novelty in Belgian law, which may become of significant importance…
Lawyers across Europe holding their breath while awaiting the General Court's ruling on the Belgian Excess Profits case were doubtlessly disappointed. On Valentine's Day, the General Court reminded…
On 18 May 2017, the Belgian Parliament transposed the EU Damages Directive (the "Directive") into national law by way of the Act on Damage Claims for Breaches of Competition Law (the "Act"), which…
On 1 March 2016, the Belgian Competition Authority ("BCA") adopted its new Leniency Guidelines ("the 2016 Leniency Guidelines"). The 2016 Leniency Guidelines replace the 2007 Notice of the…
A seller that failed to provide requested information to the Belgian Competition Authority (‘BCA’) on time in a merger control investigation has been fined €50,000 for obstruction. Beyond the…
