Vertical restraints · 03

Vertical restraints

Distribution, pricing and platform-rule questions down the supply chain.

First job Map the distribution relationship and the restraint being used.

Curated resources

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National decision desk for merger control, conduct and investigations. This remains the long-form owner.

Horizontal, vertical and dominance questions on the national desk.

Local context

Local SAMR practice can matter after the national question is identified.

Counsel hand-off

This hub organises transaction, conduct and investigation routes. It is not a filing decision.