Damage assessment
In the application of competition rules, it is important to determine the exact nature and scope of damages to competition and competitors stemming from the alleged anti competitive behaviors. This will influence the level of fines to be determined by the competition authority. It will also be instrumental in determining possible liabilities in cases of litigation under private law. The methodology would consist of developing a market simulation and building a counterfactual scenario to estimate the possible losses. These results can then be used to challenge the level of fines determined by the competition authority.”