Vertical agreements—drafting for MVBEO—checklist


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Checklists

Vertical agreements—drafting for MVBEO—checklist


Published by a UUÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ Commercial expert

Checklists
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This Checklist sets out the essential points that should be considered under The Competition Act 1998 (Motor Vehicle Agreements Block Exemption) Order 2023 (No 2) (MVBEO) when drafting new vertical agreements, or updating existing vertical agreements, in relation to motor vehicle aftermarkets for the provision of repair and maintenance services or the distribution of motor vehicle aftermarket goods (together, the motor vehicle aftermarket). This Checklist is not intended to be a comprehensive guide to the MVBEO but should be used where a commercial lawyer wants to ensure that the vertical agreement falls within the MVBEO (and any guidance issued under it). For further information, see: CMA Guidance: MVBEO.

A flowchart is also provided at the end of this Checklist, setting out the main steps to follow when assessing whether an agreement falls under the MVBEO.

Introduction to MVBEO

Any agreement which affects trade and restricts competition in the UK may be subject to the prohibition on anti-competitive agreements under the provisions of Chapter I of the Competition Act 1998 (CA 1998). However, an agreement will not be prohibited if it:

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