Publisher: Oxford University Press
Edition: 1st Edition (April 2003)
ISBN: 978-0-19-925927-4
Price: £29.99
The recent changes in European Law led to the introduction of the Competition Act 1998, which came in to force in 2000, and this has meant that competition law has become increasingly important for both small and large business concerns.
This text is superbly balanced, with an excellent use of case reports, Commission papers and legislation. The extracts are included at particularly pertinent points to explain what can, at times, be complicated and dry areas of law. These examples, such as the investigation of whether there was a monopoly in the brewing industry, enable the important points to stick in the reader’s mind.
Another excellent inclusion is the ‘notes’ sections at the end of extracts. This explains any developments in the law or how it has been practically applied. This enables the reader to be fully up to date on the current state of the law. The authors have also taken in to consideration the Enterprise Act 2002. These sections of the book demonstrate to the reader how the law will change in the future and is an excellent inclusion in the text.
In conclusion, this is a very welcome text on UK and EU Competition Law. The materials are extremely accessible and the ‘notes’ and Enterprise Act 2002 sections are superb. It is a text of use to both students and practitioners alike.
Reviewed on 23 November 2003