By Yasmine EDDAM
28 April 2025
Anti-competitive agreements - agreements or concerted practices between companies aimed at distorting competition - often take place in the shadows. By their very nature, the participants seek discretion in order to escape the vigilance of the authorities and the potentially heavy penalties. However, the Autorité de la Concurrence has the investigative resources and analytical methods to detect these illegal activities. Understanding how evidence of a cartel is produced is essential for any company concerned about the compliance of its commercial practices. This article explores the intricacies of cartel evidence, from general principles to the specific clues used by the authorities. The general principles of cartel evidence French competition law is based on a fundamental principle: freedom of evidence. Unlike in certain areas where specific methods of proof are required, the Autorité de la concurrence...
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