CompLaw: Defence
Resilience, Defence Readiness, European Champions... what do they mean for the defence sector? And what are their implications for competition law enforcement?
Find out at the only European competition law event focused on the defence sector.
Developed by the team behind CompLaw: Advanced EU, Brussels.
Regulators, in-house counsel & other top legal minds from across the defence sector joining us in 2026:
Ensure you are fully up to date on how competition law applies to the defence sector & discover strategies to ensure compliance:
With a 62.8% rise in member states’ defence expenditure between 2020 and 2025, greater geopolitical risks and the Commission's focus on strengthening the sector through the Defence Omnibus package, now is the time to understand how competition law applies in the defence sector.
Join us to ensure that you are fully up to date on:
The New Era of Defence Policy: Resilience, Security & Defence Readiness
How are Competition Authorities Approaching the Defence Sector?
Merger Control & Industrial Consolidation: European Champions vs Competition
Finance and Funding in the Defence Sector
Foreign Direct Investment Considerations
Cooperation in the Defence Sector: Opportunities & Risks
Public Procurement in the Defence Sector
Subsidies in the Defence Sector: State Aid Rules and the Foreign Subsidies Regulation
CPD Certification - 6.5 CPD Hours Available
Attendance at this conference may be used to claim CPD from your professional body. The number of hours, or points may vary from body to body. Upon request, we will supply you with a certificate of attendance to facilitate your CPD submission with your professional membership organisation.
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- Timely insights that address current industry challenges
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We bring together the whole competition law universe
Our events bring together voices from every corner of the competition law landscape, delivering truly comprehensive insights:
- Regulators will discuss how they are approaching competition law
- In-house counsel will offer their practical strategies
- Private practice lawyers will provide definitive guidance
- Economists will deliver expert perspectives
- ...as well as academics & associations
