Survey of Practitioners on the Deterrent Effects of EU Competition Enforcement

Lear, in partnership with Verian (formerly Kantar Public), has been selected by the European Commission to carry out a study on the extent and determinants of the deterrent effects of EU competition policy in the area of cartel and merger control as well as other antitrust enforcement. A correct measurement of the deterrent effects of EU competition policy enforcement is crucial for determining the overall impact of enforcement, together with the direct effect of competition policy interventions.

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PAOLO SPEAKS AT THE 2023 ACE CONFERENCE

The Association of Competition Economics (ACE) is hosting its Annual Conference bringing together antitrust experts from around the world. Taking place on November 16-17, 2023, at the University of Edinburgh, the event features our director, Paolo Buccirossi, along with Marta Rocha, Pablo Velasco and Thomas Ronde, Read more

EX-POST ASSESSMENT OF THE GUARANTEE NOTICE

Lear, together with Prometeia, has been selected by the European Commission to carry out a study on the effects of the Guarantee Notice. The project will involve the collection of information on guarantee measures granted by Member States and an assessment of the effects of such guarantees. Read more

Framework contract with DG Comp for the collection of information from past Commission merger decisions

In February 2023, Lear and a consortium of enterprises (including Be Smart, DIW Berlin, Fideres and University of East Anglia) have been appointed by the European Commission to design and develop a comprehensive database collecting key qualitative and quantitative information from non-simplified past Commission merger decisions. Read more

LCF23 – VIDEOS AND SLIDES ARE NOW AVAILABLE!

The third edition of the Lear Competition Festival has concluded, marking three days of intense debate with key experts from the antitrust community. Even this year we are very happy with the results which are proof of the collective endeavor from our partners, participants, and all the staff. 

#LCF is and will continue to be an annual gathering for the entire antitrust community!

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Job opportunity at Lear

Lear is looking for a Junior Consultant to support its existing staff on the delivery of their current portfolio of work and to build on the continuing success and growth of the business. We offer a permanent position starting from October/November 2023. Read more

Italiana Petroli/Esso Phase 2 merger cleared by the Italian Competition Authority

Last August the Italian Competition Authority (“AGCM”) has cleared the Phase 2 merger Italiana Petroli S.p.A. (“IP”)/Esso. The object of this transaction was the acquisition by IP of all the assets owned by Esso regarding oil refining and supply of fuel in Italy. Read more

Alessia Marrazzo as a new member of the Executive Board of Directors of AAI

We are very pleased to announce that our Partner Alessia Marrazzo, has been elected as a member of the new Executive Board of Directors at Associazione Antitrust Italiana.

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Advocacy seminars organized by Lear and the Armenian Competition Protection Commission

Alessia Marrazzo, Livia Baccari and Pia Ardovino have participated in two advocacy seminars, organized by Lear and the Armenian Competition Protection Commission (CPC) in the context of the technical assistance project funded by the European Union and sponsored by EBRD. The seminars represented a unique opportunity to discuss the crucial role of competition advocacy for the CPC and involve key stakeholders in Armenia. Read more

COLLECTION OF KEY INFORMATION ON THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION MERGER DECISIONS FOR DG COMP

Alongside Be Smart, DIW Berlin, Fideres, and University of East Anglia, Lear has been appointed by DG COMP to carry out the collection of key qualitative and quantitative information on all the European Commission merger decisions. This project aims at building a comprehensive database that would enable DG COMP to produce statistical reports which could serve as input to DG COMP’s decision-making practice in relation to EU merger control, both for operational and for policy purposes. Read more