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COFECE Investigates Possible Monopolistic Practices between Competitors in the Industrial Gases Market

Mexico's COFECE has published notice of an investigation for the alleged anti-competitive conduct of horizontal monopolistic practices in the market for integration, installation, maintenance and commercialization of equipment, accessories and spare parts for the use of industrial gases.

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COFECE Investigates Possible Monopolistic Practices between Competitors in the Industrial Gases Market

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Global Chair

Mark Hamer

Dr. Nicolas Kredel LL.M.

Esteban Pablo Rópolo

Stephen Crosswell

Creighton Macy