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Romania: Regulator investigates taxi firms for collusion

 |  May 7, 2019
Romania’s Competition Council currently carries an investigation into a possible violation of the Competition Law by the taxi operators’ association COTAR and its members, the competition body’s president Bogdan Chiritoiu said.

He added the competition authority might recommend legal amendments to increase competition in this sector, such as lifting the obligation for a taxi driver to be affiliated to a dispatch, local News.roreported.

The comment comes in the context of fierce arguments between traditional taxi operators and application-based operators such as Uber and Bolt (Taxify). Taxi companies have repeatedly urged the Government to outlaw Uber-like operators for unfair competition, while the Government seems more inclined to regulate their activity. Taxi companies have been fined in the past for non-competitive behavior. Uber and Taxify have also urged traditional taxi operators to accept competition instead of attempting to force the Government to ban.

Full Content: Romania Insider

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Norton Rose Adds Antitrust Partners in Italy Norton Rose Adds Antitrust Partners in Italy

Norton Rose Adds Antitrust Partners in Italy

 |  January 20, 2025

Norton Rose Fulbright has announced the addition of two seasoned professionals, Veronica Pinotti and Martino Sforza, to its antitrust and competition practice in Milan. According to a statement released by the firm on Monday, both lawyers have joined as partners, bringing a wealth of expertise in various facets of competition law.

Martino Sforza’s practice focuses on a range of areas, including consumer protection, data privacy, and regulated markets, in addition to his extensive work in antitrust matters. His broad experience makes him a valuable addition to the firm’s Milan office.

Veronica Pinotti, also joining from White & Case, specializes in advising clients on complex legal matters involving joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, cartels, and abuse of dominance. She is also highly experienced in navigating state aid issues and regulatory concerns.

Source: Bloomberg