By Yasmine EDDAM
4 April 2025
The Competition Authority's involvement in the life of a company does not always begin with a surprise investigation. Proceedings may also be triggered by a formal complaint from a competitor, supplier, customer or even a trade body. The Minister of the Economy may also refer a matter to the Autorité, just as the latter may decide to act on its own initiative. Understanding these different starting points is essential, whether you are planning to denounce a practice that is harming you or your company is the target of a procedure. This article explains who can refer a case to the AMF, how a case is initially examined and what are the imperative time rules (the famous statute of limitations) that govern its action, while outlining the remedies and procedural alternatives. Who can refer a case to the Competition Authority? There are a number of parties who can ask the Autorité de la concurrence to examine a case...
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