Competition Law in Brazil

Derived from the renowned multi-volume International Encyclopaedia of Laws,this practical analysis of competition law and its interpretation in Brazilcovers every aspect of the subject - the various forms of restrictiveagreements and abuse of dominance prohibited by law and the rules on mergercontrol; tests of illegality; filing obligations; administrative investigationand enforcement procedures; civil remedies and criminal penalties; and raisingchallenges to administrative decisions....
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Derived from the renowned multi-volume International Encyclopaedia of Laws,this practical analysis of competition law and its interpretation in Brazilcovers every aspect of the subject - the various forms of restrictiveagreements and abuse of dominance prohibited by law and the rules on mergercontrol; tests of illegality; filing obligations; administrative investigationand enforcement procedures; civil remedies and criminal penalties; and raisingchallenges to administrative decisions. Lawyers who handle transnationalcommercial transactions will appreciate the explanation of fundamentaldifferences in procedure from one legal system to another, as well as theinternational aspects of competition law. Throughout the book, the treatmentemphasizes enforcement, with relevant cases analysed where appropriate. Aninformative introductory chapter provides detailed information on theeconomic, legal, and historical background, including national andinternational sources, scope of application, an overview of substantiveprovisions and main notions, and a comprehensive description of theenforcement system including private enforcement.The book proceeds to a detailed analysis of substantive prohibitions,including cartels and other horizontal agreements, vertical restraints, thevarious types of abusive conduct by the dominant firms and the appraisal ofconcentrations, and then goes on to the administrative enforcement ofcompetition law, with a focus on the antitrust authorities' powers ofinvestigation and the right of defence of suspected companies. This part alsocovers voluntary merger notifications and clearance decisions, as well as adescription of the judicial review of administrative decisions. Its succinctyet scholarly nature, as well as the practical quality of the information itprovides, make this book a valuable time-saving tool for business and legalprofessionals alike. Lawyers representing parties with interests in Brazilwill welcome this very useful guide, and academics and researchers willappreciate its value in the study of international and comparative competitionlaw.