Townparks Ltd/The Governor & Co. of the Bank of Ireland [1993] IECA 67 (5th October, 1993)

The lease and its restrictive clauses do not have the object or effect of preventing, restricting or distorting competition in trade in goods or services in the State.

Citation: [1993] IECA 67
Parties: Lessor: Townparks Ltd; Lessee: The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland
Jurisdiction: Ireland
Procedural Posture: Competition Authority Notification / Decision
Outcome: certificate issued
Legal Topics: Anti Competitive Agreements, Exclusive User Clauses, Shopping Centre Leases

Competition Law Anti Competitive Agreements Exclusive User Clauses Shopping Centre Leases

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Parties

Townparks Ltd

Lessor

The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland

Lessee

Procedural Posture

Competition Authority Notification / Decision

Legal Issues

1 Whether the lease agreement between Townparks Ltd and Bank of Ireland contravenes Section 4(1) of the Competition Act 1991

Ratio Decidendi

The lease and its restrictive clauses do not have the object or effect of preventing, restricting or distorting competition in trade in goods or services in the State.

Court Disposition

certificate issued

Orders

The Competition Authority certifies that the agreement does not offend against Section 4(1) of the Competition Act 1991.