The Government Bill on a new Competition Act was brought before the Finnish Parliament on 11 June 2010. The proposal includes significant changes to the provisions of the current Competition Act in relation to merger control, sanctions and leniency, actions for damages and certain procedural rules. For an overview of the proposed changes, please refer to our competition newsletter of 5 May 2009 at www.ww.fi/news. The new Competition Act is expected to enter into force as soon as possible.
For further information, please contact Ms. Lotta Pohjanpalo or Mr. Mikko Eerola.