23 October 2015
McCann FitzGerald partner Philip Andrews co-authors major new publication on Irish competition law
Modern Irish Competition Law, an accessible and thorough guide to modern Irish competition law and practice, was launched last night in McCann FitzGerald's offices. The book is authored by three Irish practitioners (one economist and two lawyers) including Philip Andrews, McCann FitzGerald partner and Co-Head of the firm's EU, Competition, & Regulated Markets Group.
Mr. Andrews wrote Modern Irish Competition Law together with competition economist Paul Gorecki and legal advisor to the Companies Registration Office, Dr. David McFadden. Using a wealth of sources (including previously unavailable criminal cartel trial transcripts), and in-depth comparative analysis of Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) decision-making practice, the book provides straightforward answers to everyday practitioner questions.
With the authors' extensive public and private enforcement experience, the book also gives unique insight and perspective on Ireland's competition law regime, including the CCPC's criminal and civil enforcement record, the effectiveness of white collar crime legislation in prosecuting criminal cartels (by reference, among other things, to the joint CCPC/DPP immunity programme), as well as the CCPC's operation of Ireland's merger control system.
Speaking at the launch event, Mr John D Cooke, SC, former judge of the General Court of the EU and the Irish High Court, who counts Competition Law among his specialisations, said "I am delighted to have been asked to launch this publication. Modern Irish Competition Law provides astute and expert insights into our country's current competition law landscape. This book is an important addition and I would suggest a 'must read' for those whose work is directly impacted by competition law."
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