Antitrust Law amidst Financial Crises

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Ioannis Kokkoris (University of Reading) Rodrigo Olivares-Caminal (University of Warwick)

Antitrust Law amidst Financial Crises

Ioannis Kokkoris (University of Reading), Rodrigo Olivares-Caminal (University of Warwick)

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Cambridge University Press
30 September 2010

Competition law & Antitrust law; Financial services law & regulation

The ultimate goal of competition law is to promote competition and, in most jurisdictions, to enhance consumer welfare. Competition policy may be set aside due to special and exceptional circumstances, such as a financial crisis that threatens the stability of an economy. It is therefore important to have a clear understanding of competition law and the exceptions to it. The key issue that this book addresses is whether a financial crisis can justify the adoption of a more lenient approach to established legal standards as a result of the risks of the systemic crisis to the entire market. It provides an analysis of exceptions to competition law and policy, particularly in the context of a financial crisis, explores the rationale of competition law in the light of conflicting interests, and serves as a valuable practical guide for policy makers as well as practitioners in the field.

By: Ioannis Kokkoris (University of Reading), Rodrigo Olivares-Caminal (University of Warwick)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 158mm, Spine: 30mm
Weight: 1.020kg
ISBN: 9780521194839
ISBN 10: 0521194830
Pages: 574
Publication Date: 30 September 2010
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. Introduction: overview of the book; 2. Introduction to competition law: EU, UK and US; 3. Financial crises: roots and implications; 4. Failing firm defence: EU and US; 5. Efficiency defence: EU and US; 6. Crisis cartels; 5. State aids; 6. Competition enforcement in periods of crises; 7. Conclusion.

Ioannis Kokkoris is a principal case officer/economic advisor at the Office of Fair Trading, a visiting Professor at Bocconi University, a visiting lecturer at City University Law School, London, and a visiting Fellow at Durham University. He is also an international consultant on competition policy for the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe. Rodrigo Olivares-Caminal is Assistant Professor at the University of Warwick, where he specialises in insolvency and financial law. He is also a member of the editorial or advisory boards of several related journals and a member of various national and international institutions and associations specialising in comparative commercial and insolvency law.

Reviews for Antitrust Law amidst Financial Crises

'... extremely timely ... raises interesting questions about how flexible competition enforcement should be in view of the difficulties faced by companies in the global downturn. ... I welcome Dr Kokkoris' and Dr Olivares-Caminal's contribution to this discussion ...' Philip Lowe, Director General, DG Competition, European Commission 'This book is the first comprehensive analysis ...' Frederic Jenny