Competitive Edge – The Podcast Episode 9: Information exchange between competitors

In this episode our Rome-based competition lawyers Lucia Antonazzi and Chiara Horgan discuss the implications of recent changes in the EU regime for horizontal agreements. Key highlights include: - Overview of the new EU regime for horizontal agreements, focusing on the impact on information exchange between competitors and third parties. - Evaluation of the dual nature of information exchange, discussing its potential pro-competitive and anti-competitive effects. - Insight into the new EU Horizontal Guidelines' dynamic approach to information exchange. - Practical advice for companies navigating information exchange complexities, including the use of "clean teams" and self-assessment of new information sharing techniques. - Final thoughts emphasizing the careful balancing act companies must perform when assessing the nature and impacts of information exchange. In Competitive Edge – The Podcast we dissect topical competition law issues to help you understand how they may affect your business. If you have any questions or need clarifications, we would be happy to hear from you. You can contact us at lucia.antonazzi@twobirds.com and chiara.horgan@twobirds.com. Stay up to date on Competition & EU Law developments in Europe and beyond – sign up here bit.ly/CompetitionMailingList to receive our monthly newsletter Competitive Edge. Read all the previous editions of the newsletter here: bit.ly/CompetitiveEdgeBB This podcast is an open forum for conversation. It is not, and is not intended to constitute, legal advice. If you would like legal advice, just reach out. We’re always happy to support your business whenever we can.