Cartel leniency in EU: overview | Practical Law

Cartel leniency in EU: overview | Practical Law

A Q&A guide to cartel leniency law in the EU.

Cartel leniency in EU: overview

Practical Law Country Q&A 0-517-4976 (Approx. 13 pages)

Cartel leniency in EU: overview

by Patrick Bock and Richard Pepper, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
Law stated as at 01 Nov 2020European Union
A Q&A guide to cartel leniency law in the EU.
The Q&A is part of the global guide to cartel leniency. Areas covered include an overview of leniency and immunity, the applicable procedure, relevant regulatory authorities, and conditions to be satisfied. Also covered are immunity from civil fines to individuals, the scope of leniency, circumstances when leniency may be withdrawn, leniency plus, confidentiality and disclosure, whistleblower tools and protections, and proposals for reform.