CompLaw: Summer School
Comprehensive and in-depth A-Z of EU and UK competition law & economics, led by top legal experts in an all-inclusive & residential setting.
Learn in a variety of different formats during the day… and then reinforce your learning & make lasting connections during the informal evening activities.
Experts sharing their knowledge & experience in 2026:
Reasons to attend Informa's 28th annual CompLaw: Summer School:
Benefit from comprehensive competition law coverage
- Gain an all-encompassing understanding of the essential competition law and economics, as well as some of the hot new topics
- Get the full picture - delivered by 35+ experts, from multiple jurisdictions and with multiple sets of expertise, including regulators, top counsel and partners from Band 1 competition law firms
- Learn in a variety of interactive formats – ensuring that each topic is fully understood and covered from multiple angles, with plenty of time for Q&As
- Plus! Claim 28 CPD hours and a certificate on completion
Gain practical skills that can be used in the day-to-day roles of...
- Junior private practice lawyers seeking to gain a specialism in competition law
- Experienced lawyers who specialise in other areas of law but need to know more about competition law
- In-house counsel requiring an impeccable grounding in the core areas of competition law
- Economists looking to expand their understanding of competition law
- Regulators & national competition authorities
Grow your professional network
- Make unique, long-lasting connections with our speakers and fellow attendees during five days and evenings of informal networking
- Connect, reinforce your learning, exchange ideas and let's not forget… relax and enjoy your week
- Residential & all-inclusive - a uniquely immersive experience
Lose yourself in historical Cambridge
Get a proper taste of this picturesque city:
- Break the ice - get to know the speakers and attendees during the lively quiz night
- Admire Cambridge's colleges whilst punting on the tranquil River Cam
- Savour a quintessentially British Pimms BBQ
- Submerge yourself in the history of Cambridge during the walking tour
- Then, see your new-found colleagues in a different light during the formal drinks reception & gala dinner
CompLaw: Summer School in numbers:
1250+
professionals have already enhanced their working knowledge with this in-depth coverage
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countries represented - connect with this global community
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speakers from a variety of jurisdictions and backgrounds - get a balanced understanding
presentations on the need-to-know EU & UK topics - get the full, 360-degree picture
CPD hours and a certificate on completion
years as THE event trusted to provide a firm foundation in competition law
Each day is structured to focus on a theme. We then build on these themes throughout the week to provide a solid foundation in competition law:
Day 1: Introduction to EU Competition Law & Article 101
- Introduction to EU Competition Law
- Introduction to Competition Economics
- Hard Core Cartels & the EU Leniency Programme
- Other Horizontal Agreements
- Hot Topic: Competition Law Policy in the Current Geopolitical Landscape
Day 2: Article 102 & Digital Markets
- Key Principles and Recent Decisions
- Crucial Economic Considerations in Article 102 Cases
- The European Commission’s Enforcement Priorities
- Mock Hearing: Article 102
- Introduction to Digital Markets
- Practical Skills: AI – Opportunities & Risks for Competition Lawyers
Day 3: Verticals, IP & Competition Law, and Compliance
- Vertical Agreements in the EU & UK
- Application of the Vertical Block Exemption
- Intellectual Property Rights
- Hot Topic: Labour Markets: What are the Concerns?
- Use of Legal Technology and Data Considerations in Competition Law
- Focus on In-house Counsel: Competition Law Risk & Compliance
Day 4: Merger Control & Foreign Direct Investment
- Law and Practice of EU & UK Merger Control
- Economic Assessment of Mergers
- Introduction to Foreign Direct Investment & Interplay with Competition Law
- Mergers Case Study
- A Practical Guide to Merger Proceedings
- Navigating the Competition Process
Day 5: Private Enforcement & UK Competition Law
- Private Enforcement of Competition Law
- Litigation Strategy: Managing Collective Claims Across Jurisdictions
- Economic Analysis in Private Enforcement
- UK Competition Law
What makes Informa's events different?
35+ years delivering highly specialised legal events, curated by YOU
We know events, but your expertise shapes our agendas. Our approach goes beyond consulting a select few—we engage the entire community through comprehensive interviews, ensuring our conferences deliver:
- Timely insights that address current industry challenges
- Technical depth that advances professional knowledge
- Practical solutions you can implement immediately
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
CPD Certification - 28 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.