More nuanced approach to the assessment of no-poach agreements under EU competition law? AG Emiliou Opinion in the Portuguese COVID football no-poach case
Summary On 15 May 2025, Advocate General Emiliou released his opinion regarding the controversial no-poach agreement among Portuguese football clubs, highlighting a shift in the European Commission’s approach to labour market offences under EU competition law. The AG’s perspective advocates for a context-based analysis when evaluating the compatibility of no-poach agreements, suggesting that not all […]