Definition of the relevant market
Analysis of the substitutability of products and competitive conditions in order to define the relevant economic scope.
Cartels & Restrictive Agreements
Economic expertise in cartels and other anti-competitive agreements (Article 101 TFEU). Assistance to companies in administrative and judicial proceedings.
When is an expert opinion required?
Expert opinions on cartels involve analysing practices between companies that may distort competition and quantifying their effects. They are required in cases of alleged price fixing, market sharing, or information exchanges.
METHODOLOGY
Our approach involves demonstrating the existence of a cartel, analysing its economic effects, and quantifying the harm, drawing in particular on methods recognised at the European level (Article 101 TFEU).
Characterisation of the cartel
Identification of the practices (price fixing, information exchanges, market sharing) and analysis of their effects.
Quantification of damages
Assessment based on a counterfactual approach comparing the actual situation to a situation without the cartel: overcharges, volume losses, lost profits.
Report and support
Production of an expert report, response to opposing arguments, and support in administrative and judicial proceedings.
A practice between companies aimed at restricting or distorting competition, prohibited under Article 101 of the TFEU.
Price fixing, market sharing, exchanges of sensitive information, or concerted practices.
In proceedings before competition authorities or in damages actions before the courts.
By comparing the observed situation with a counterfactual situation without the cartel, in order to estimate overcharges, lost profits, and loss of opportunity.
WHAT WE OFFER
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Recognised economic expertise
Mastery of methods for quantifying competition-related harm.
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Compliance with European frameworks
Methods consistent with the European Commission's Guide (Articles 101-102 TFEU).
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Experience with litigation proceedings
Regular practice before competition authorities and the courts.
