Francisco Marcos

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors analyze the legal measures adopted to implement Directive 2014/104/EU into Spanish law and examine the process followed for the transposition and the issues discussed before the adoption of the Transposition Decree in May 2017.

TL;DR: In this article, the interface and coordination of securities regulation of tender offers, merger review proceedings set up by competition law and any other bodies of sectoral regulation potentially applicable to a given transaction is a key issue in governing modern markets.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors assess the features of the Directive and the challenges it poses for its implementation by Member States, and assess the impact of this Directive on the enforcement of competition law.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors analyse the need and adequacy of the proposed harmonization of Tort Law and Civil Procedure regulations and question whether the efforts of the European Commission for the harmonisation of antitrust damages actions constitutes a backdoor harmonisation with much broader implications and effects in fields of Law other than antitrust.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors examine the activities of promotion and advocacy of the Spanish competition authorities in the face of unjustified public barriers and restrains to competition, distinguishing between preventive and reactive tools, arguing that preventive measures are articulated through reports that seek to inspire regulation and administrative action, persuading the public authorities to adopt those solutions that are more respectful of free competition in the markets.