Commercial, business and competition law
The relationship between EU and national competition law
By Yasmine EDDAM29 June 2025When a company operates in the French market, it enters a dense regulatory environment where several layers of rules coexist. This is particularly true of competition law. Companies are subject to both national law, mainly set out in the French Commercial Code, and European Union law, the provisions of which are designed to ensure healthy and undistorted competition throughout the single market. This dual application raises complex questions about the relationship and hierarchy of standards. Understanding how these two bodies of law interact is not just a theoretical exercise; it is an imperative if you are to secure your commercial practices and avoid potentially heavy penalties. Navigating this regulatory landscape requires in-depth knowledge that only an expert competition lawyer can provide. The interaction between European law and competition law...
Abuse of a dominant position: basic concepts and legal framework
Competition, Commercial, Business and Competition LawHolding a dominant position in a market is not illegal. But taking advantage of it to engage in anti-competitive behaviour is punishable under French and European law. These practices are known as abuse of a dominant position, and can result in colossal fines - up to 10% of a company's worldwide turnover...Forms of abuse of a dominant position: prohibited practices and legal risks
Competition, Commercial, Business and Competition LawAbuse of a dominant position is a major infringement of competition law. Penalties can amount to 10% of the offending company's worldwide turnover. It is therefore crucial to fully understand these penalties and the associated defence mechanisms in order to limit the legal and financial risks. Recent examples...
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