The England & Wales Court of Appeal overturns the Competition Appeal Tribunal's finding of unlawful resale price maintenance and clarifies the "object" test for vertical restraints in a footwear selective distribution dispute (Deckers / Up & Running)
The UK Court of Appeal's judgment in Deckers provides helpful guidance on how to manage selective distribution systems in a competition law compliant manner. Selective distribution systems are a core tool for consumer goods brands. The Court of Appeal's decision in Deckers UK Limited v Up & Running (UK) Limited (Deckers) confirms that, as a starting point, t
