September 2021
Warsaw, Poland
Competition Law Central & Eastern Europe
A unique event bringing together competition lawyers from across Central & Eastern Europe.
2020 Regulators, in-house counsel & leading lawyers from CEE and beyond included:
2020 Virtual Conferencing, It's Not Just Another Webinar:
In an era of physical separation, ensure you are fully up to date with the latest developments in competition law across Central & Eastern Europe and connect with your peers from across the region and beyond, by using our sophisticated conference platform.
2020 VIRTUAL CONFERENCING BENEFITS:
Take advantage of our innovative conference app to connect before, during and after the event with 1:1 meetings or informal group chats, maximizing networking opportunities far beyond what a traditional conference could offer.
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Thoroughly researched conference agenda brought to you by the creators of Advanced EU Competition Law - In-depth presentations, varied panel discussions, interactive Q&As & engaging polls. Key sessions will be available on-demand after the event giving you additional flexibility.
Key Themes Covered in 2020 Included:
The premier forum for competition lawyers from across Central & Eastern Europe - helping delegates refine their competition law strategies in light of current case law and policy developments. This unique event brought together in-house counsel from major corporates, representatives from the EU Commission and regional competition authorities as well as leading competition lawyers and economists to ensure that every angle was covered.
Hear Directly from the Commission
Hear Directly from the Commission
Join us to hear from Eddy De Smijter, European Commission on the White Paper on Foreign Subsidies and pose your burning questions to him.
NCA's Perspectives
NCA's Perspectives
Discuss with senior representatives from the Romanian Competition Council, Hungarian Competition Authority, Austrian Federal Competition Authority, Competition Council of the Republic of Lithuania and Competition Council of the Republic of Latvia their current enforcement priorities including their responses to COVID-19 crisis.
Vertical Restraints & Distribution
Vertical Restraints & Distribution
Examine where we are now with the Commission's review of the Vertical Block Exemption Regulation and what practical problems platforms and e-commerce are causing for competition law. During this session, delivered by in-house lawyers you will have an opportunity to examine recent RPM cases and analyse the dos and don't of vertical restraints.
Cartels, Bid Rigging & Tendering
Cartels, Bid Rigging & Tendering
Review recent cartels, bid rigging and tendering cases and analyse what sanctions the authorities are imposing. Discuss what is and isn't permissible in horizontal agreements and how AI can be used in algorithmic cartels including how the authorities are approaching them.
Private Enforcement
Private Enforcement
How is private enforcement developing in the region after the implementation of the Damages Directive? Discuss practical strategies whether you are a claimant or a defendant including choice of forum, limitation periods, calculation of damages and options for litigation funding.
Compliance & Dawn Raids
Compliance & Dawn Raids
Session for in-house counsel, delivered by in-house counsel! How are companies managing and minimising risk? What does a successful compliance programme look like and how best to implement it? How do the authorities view compliance programmes? How to survive a dawn raid? Discuss best strategies to address these issues with fellow in-house lawyers.
COMPETITION LAW CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE IN NUMBERS
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
We have a number of exclusive and innovative sponsorship and speaking options, to help you demonstrate thought leadership.
For more information please contact Ayo Fagbohun on Ayo.Fagbohun@informa.com or call +44 (0)20 8052 0465.