Transatlantic Antitrust: Past and Present: Remarks as Prepared for St Gallen International Competition Law Forum

Posted by D. Daniel Sokol

Rachel Brandenburger (DOJ) discusses Transatlantic Antitrust: Past and Present: Remarks as Prepared for St Gallen International Competition Law Forum.

ABSTRACT: Today the USA and the EU have largely consistent policies directed at promoting consumer welfare. Cooperation and convergence must develop beyond these territories as antitrust agencies are spreading around the globe. The process may appear time consuming but provides concrete results such as multinational coordinated raids in cartel enforcement procedures.