VBER 2022: EU Competition Law for Vertical Agreements

Review of the book by attorney H. H. Pfeil, president of the German society for distribution law (“DGVR”) (here translated into English): 

The revised "Vertical Distribution" Block Exemption Regulation has been in force since June 1, 2022. As is well known, vertical agreements that restrict competition can be void. The Block Exemption Regulation sets out the possibilities and limits of vertical agreements concluded between contracting parties at different levels of the production and distribution chain. It is therefore relevant for all contractual structures that link suppliers and buyers, importers, wholesalers, retailers, franchisees or end consumers.

In order to make the most of the possibilities without overstepping the legal limits, advice is essential. The new book from Rohrßen offers such support. It contains in-depth explanations, numerous tables, overviews, checklists and many drafting suggestions for adapting new or existing distribution and franchise agreements to the changed legal situation. The well-designed tables and diagrams in particular provide a quick overview and help the reader to quickly grasp the subject matter.

The work is primarily aimed at legal practitioners (lawyers, management consultants, employees in authorities, judges, etc.) in Germany and abroad (therefore written in English).

Conclusion: A worthwhile purchase, especially for internationally oriented law firms.

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