Ronny Gjendemsjø

Ronny Gjendemsjø is a Professor at the Faculty of Law, University of Bergen, specializing in competition law and European Union law. His research focuses on EU competition policy, antitrust regulations, and the intersection of competition law with geopolitical and sustainability considerations. He is actively involved with the Research Group for European Law at the university.

Professor Gjendemsjø's primary research interests center around competition law, with particular expertise in Article 102 TFEU concerning abuse of dominant position, cartel enforcement, and the evolving landscape of EU competition policy. His work examines the tension between national regulatory autonomy and EU competition law harmonization, as well as the emerging geopolitical dimensions of competition policy in an increasingly fragmented global economy. He has made significant contributions to understanding administrative sanctions in competition cases, particularly regarding the requirement of fault or guilt in imposing penalties.

His recent publications reveal a growing focus on contemporary challenges in competition law, including sustainability agreements, digital economy regulation, and unfair trading practices in the food supply chain. Gjendemsjø's scholarly output demonstrates a consistent engagement with both theoretical frameworks and practical applications of competition law, often addressing how traditional competition principles adapt to new economic realities and policy priorities.

Professor Gjendemsjø actively participates in professional discourse through presentations at seminars and workshops organized by competition authorities and academic institutions throughout Europe. His work serves as an important bridge between Norwegian competition law practice and broader European legal developments.