The Cambridge Handbook of Competition Law Sanctions

This handbook explores the issue of sanctions in competition law from various perspectives, including theoretical foundations, practice, and available sanctions against corporations and individuals. Contributors from diverse fields contribute their expertise to determine the effectiveness of existing sanctions and the need for new ones, such as individual sanctions.

Format: Hardback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 23 June 2022
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

This comprehensive handbook brings together a diverse international roster of competition law scholars and practitioners to explore the multifaceted issue of sanctions in competition law from every conceivable angle. Spanning nineteen jurisdictions across the globe, the book delves into the theoretical underpinnings and practical application of sanctioning competition law violations, particularly cartels. A wide range of experts, hailing from various fields such as criminal law, company law, labor law, human rights, and law and economics, contribute their insights to determine the available sanctions as a matter of positive law against corporations and individuals, encompassing a spectrum of measures including fines and other criminal, administrative, and civil law sanctions. The book also examines the effectiveness of law enforcement in utilizing these sanctions and explores the potential introduction of new sanctions, including individual sanctions. By examining these critical aspects, the handbook provides valuable insights into the evolving landscape of competition law enforcement and the role of sanctions in promoting fair competition and deterring anticompetitive behavior.

Weight: 1606g
Dimension: 185 x 265 x 48 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781108831710