Modern Irish Competition Law, a thorough guide to modern Irish competition law, has been published by Wolters Kluwer Law & Business. The book (€160) is authored by Philip Andrews, McCann FitzGerald partner; competition economist Paul Gorecki; and legal advisor to the Companies Registration Office, Dr David McFadden.

Drawing on previously unavailable criminal cartel trial transcripts, and comparative analysis of Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) decision‐making practice, the publishers say the book provides straightforward answers to everyday practitioner questions.

The book also gives 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, as well as the CCPC’s operation of Ireland’s merger control system.

McCann FitzGerald’s Competition, Regulated Markets & EU Law group provides expertise in merger clearance, 'dominant firm' issues, cartel defence, State aid and sector regulation.

Philip Andrews (centre in photo) was previously legal adviser to the CCPC and also practised in Brussels, following a training period at DG Competition.

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