Marsden, Philip --- "Preface" [2006] ELECD 517; in Marsden, Philip (ed), "Handbook of Research in Trans-Atlantic Antitrust" (Edward Elgar Publishing, 2006)

Book Title: Handbook of Research in Trans-Atlantic Antitrust

Editor(s): Marsden, Philip

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

ISBN (hard cover): 9781845421816

Section Title: Preface

Author(s): Marsden, Philip

Number of pages: 1

Extract:

Preface


When Edward Elgar invited me to put together a research handbook on
trans-Atlantic antitrust issues, I saw it as an opportunity to do something
different. Many comparative antitrust books focus predominantly on the
positions in America and Europe. This is natural, but we can always benefit
from other perspectives and experiences. I wanted to add some extra voices
to the discussion to make it a more truly trans-Atlantic offering. I invited
authors from a range of jurisdictions and asked if they would address par-
ticular pressing issues. I was pleased that so many responded positively: we
have papers by well-established and leading experts in the field, including
former and senior officials. I also wanted to include some `up and comers',
as well as practitioners who usually do not get an opportunity to reflect on
systemic issues amid a busy practice.
Some books are put together after a conference. In our case, we decided
to meet part-way through. Most of the authors assembled in London
in May 2005, at the British Institute of International and Comparative
Law, to present and discuss their working drafts. This was an excellent
opportunity to exchange views, and also to reflect on current and pending
developments.
This is not a textbook, and does not attempt to describe every aspect of
antitrust. The issues selected and the views expressed are important and
challenging ones and I thank the contributors for their time and hard work.
Thanks also to my research fellow at ...