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International Competition Network (ICN)
Summary of the Issue
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The International Competition Network (ICN) was created in October, 2001 to improve worldwide cooperation and enhance convergence in competition policy through dialogue between competition authorities worldwide. As such, the ICN seeks input from its members in order to develop standards and best practices which can be applied consistently across a variety of jurisdictions.
ICN members include national and multinational competition authorities entrusted with the enforcement of antitrust laws. Where the work of the ICN results in consensus on recommendations, or best practices, individual competition authorities are able to decide on the most appropriate implementation strategy.
The ICC Task Force works closely with the ICN to develop a harmonized approach to competition policy that takes into account the perspectives of business. In this respect, the joint ICC/BIAC (Business Industry Advisory Committee) Recommended Framework for Best Practices has contributed substantially to the elaboration of the ICN Recommended Practices for Merger Notification and Review Procedures.
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ICC's Contributions
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Potential anti-competitive effects of presuming dominance or substantial market power based on market shares Comments on the ICN Merger Remedies Review Project
12 April 2005
Harmonize antitrust enforcement to enhance competition
21 November 2002
Full summary of Klaus Becher's presentation on behalf of ICC at the 29th Fordham Annual Conference on International Antitrust Law and Policy
31 October 2002
Joint ICC/BIAC recommended framework for best practices
4 October 2001
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Task Force
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Chair: |
Klaus F. Becher
Director, Legal and Corporate Affairs
Daimler Financial Services AG, Germany
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Vice-chair: |
James F. Rill
Partner
Howrey LLP
United States |
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Vice-chair: |
Calvin S. Goldman
Partner
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
Canada
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Sub-Group on ICN Cartel project
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Co-Chairs |
Calvin S. Goldman
Partner
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
Canada
Bernard van de Walle de Ghelcke
Partner
Linklaters
Belgium
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Sub-Group on ICN Mergers project
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Co-Chairs |
Klaus F. Becher
Director, Legal and Corporate Affairs
Daimler Financial Services AG
John Taladay
Partner
Howrey LLP
United States
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| Sub-Group on ICN Policy implementation |
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| Sub-Group on ICN Unilateral Conduct project |
Co-Chairs |
Michael D. Blechman
Partner
Kaye Scholer
United States
Paul Lugard
Vice-President, Senior Legal Counsel, Corporate Legal Depertment
Philips International B.V.
Netherlands
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Useful Links
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International Competition Network:
http://www.internationalcompetitionnetwork.org |
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