CompLaw: Summer School
Your 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.
2025 programme coming soon!
- If you'd like to be alerted once it's ready and the booking form is live, please download last year's event brochure
- If you'd like to book team members on now, then for a limited time we can offer you last year's lower prices. Please contact Nataliia.Kohut@informa.com if you're interested
- Or you can see more of Informa's upcoming CompLaw events here
The perfect way to get to grips with competition law in just 5 days!
Covering all areas of EU and UK competition law, as well as the key principles of competition economics, this residential, all-inclusive event provides a firm understanding of competition law to help professionals shape their practical strategies.
Now in its 26th year, each day builds on a key theme in competition law, through a combination of intensive lectures, practical discussions, in-depth Q&As and real-life case studies - ensuring that delegates are proficient in both the fundamentals, as well as currently developing hot topics.
Instructed by top competition law and economics minds, each day will provide ample opportunities to network with your peers and experts - establishing a pool of invaluable contacts for future business opportunities.
Plus! Claim 29 CPD hours and a certificate on completion.
Experts sharing their knowledge & experience in 2024 included:
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: Article 101
- Introduction to EU Competition Law
- Introduction to Competition Economics
- Hard Core Cartels & the EU Leniency Programme
- Other Horizontal Agreements
- Article 101: In-House Counsel Perspectives
Day 2: Article 102 & Digital Markets
- Key Principles and Recent Decisions
- Crucial Economic Considerations in Article 102 Cases
- The European Commission’s Enforcement Priorities
- Introduction to Digital Markets
- Mock Hearing: Article 102
Day 3: Verticals, IP & Competition Law, and Compliance
- Vertical Agreements in the EU & UK
- Application of the Vertical Block Exemption
- Intellectual Property Rights
- Sustainability & Competition Law
- Focus on In-house Counsel: Dawn Raids, Competition Law Risk & Compliance in Context
- The Use of e-Discovery & Legal Technology
Day 4: Merger Control & Foreign Direct Investment
- Law and Practice of EU & UK Merger Control
- Economic Assessment of Mergers
- A Practical Guide to Merger Proceedings
- Mergers Case Study
- Foreign Direct Investment & Interplay with Competition Law
- Navigating the Competition Process
Day 5: UK Competition Law, Private Enforcement, and State Aid
- UK Competition Law
- Private Enforcement of Competition Law
- Litigation Strategy: Managing Collective Claims Across Jurisdictions
- Economic Analysis in Private Enforcement
- State Aid & Foreign Subsidy Control Regulation
Reasons to attend:
Your Firm Foundation In Competition Law
- Gain a solid understanding of crucial competition law and economics from a broad range of perspectives
- Review high-profile cases and their practical implications
- Develop cutting-edge strategies to combat common problem areas to avoid hefty fines
- Get this learning delivered 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 29 CPD hours and get 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 lasting professional connections with our speakers and fellow attendees during informal and dedicated networking events throughout the day and during the evenings
- Use this time to connect with the expert speakers and your peers, to reinforce your learning, exchange ideas and let's not forget… to relax and enjoy your week
- Residential & all-inclusive - a uniquely immersive experience
Immerse Yourself In Historical Cambridge
Enjoy the picturesque surroundings of Cambridge during the informal evening activities:
- Get to know fellow attendees during the competitive and fun quiz night
- Enjoy the peaceful surroundings whilst punting on the river Cam, followed by a quintessentially British Pimms & barbeque
- Learn about the history of Cambridge during the walking tour
- Round off the week with a formal drinks reception & candlelit gala dinner
EU Competition Law Summer School in numbers
Top legal minds sharing their insights and expertise
Sessions on the most important areas of competition law
Years advancing international competition lawyers through an in-depth and immersive 5-day course
CPD Certified
Attendance at the CompLaw: Summer School may be used to claim CPD from your professional body. The number of hours, or points may vary from body to body. Your attendance will also help you to comply with the CPD requirements for those professional bodies which do not apply a points-based, or hours-based CPD programme. Where your body insists on the undertaking of verifiable CPD, attendance at this conference will help you to meet your verifiable CPD requirement.