26 Mar 2020

COVID-19: Competition law considerations (update on competitor collaborations)

In our briefing last week we covered the key competition law considerations that may be relevant as businesses grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, including the application of competition law to collaborations between competitors and other commercial conduct. 

This update discusses the guidance subsequently released by the UK CMA on its enforcement priorities and proposed approach to competitor collaborations in the current uncertain circumstances. 


 

 

This material is provided for general information only. It does not constitute legal or other professional advice.

Practices Competition
Contact Information
Lisa Wright
Partner at Slaughter and May
Shweta Vasani
Senior Counsel at Slaughter and May
John Bardsley
Associate at Slaughter and May

26 Mar 2020

COVID-19: Competition law considerations (update on competitor collaborations)

In our briefing last week we covered the key competition law considerations that may be relevant as businesses grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, including the application of competition law to collaborations between competitors and other commercial conduct. 

This update discusses the guidance subsequently released by the UK CMA on its enforcement priorities and proposed approach to competitor collaborations in the current uncertain circumstances. 


 

 

This material is provided for general information only. It does not constitute legal or other professional advice.

Practices Competition
Contact Information
Lisa Wright
Partner at Slaughter and May
Shweta Vasani
Senior Counsel at Slaughter and May
John Bardsley
Associate at Slaughter and May