By Yasmine EDDAM
28 April 2025
The aim of competition law is to guarantee fair and balanced competition between economic players. At the heart of this system is article L. 420-1 of the French Commercial Code, which lays down the principle that anti-competitive agreements are prohibited. Although this article gives a few examples of prohibited practices, the list is not exhaustive. In fact, any agreement between companies, in whatever form, which has the object or effect of restricting competition on a market is liable to be penalised. Understanding the main categories of prohibited agreements is therefore essential for any company wishing to secure its commercial practices. For an overview of the mechanisms and issues involved, you can consult our introductory article on anti-competitive agreements: understanding the rules and the risks for your business. This article looks more specifically at the most common forms that these illegal agreements can take. Restricting access to the market or...
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