Monday 6 - Friday 10 December 2021
Downing College,
Cambridge, UK
EU Competition Law Winter School
Your A-Z of EU competition law. Gain a firm understanding of the fundamentals and build on them through multi-format sessions to shape practical strategies & address current challenges
Competition law experts joining us in Cambridge in 2021 will include:
The perfect way to come to grips with EU Competition Law in just 5 days!
Covering all areas of competition law, this residential, all-inclusive event is tailored to the needs of professionals and provides a firm understanding of EU competition law to help them shape their practical strategies.
Now in its 23rd 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, which this year include extended sessions on the digital economy, innovation, sustainability and FDI.
Instructed by top competition law minds, including regulators, in-house counsel, private practice lawyers and economists, each day will provide ample opportunities to network with your peers and experts - establishing a pool of invaluable contacts for future business opportunities.
Plus! Get 29 CPD hours and a certificate on completion.
Each Day is Structured to Focus on a Theme, Providing a Solid Foundation in EU Competition Law
Day 1: Article 101
During Day 1 our expert speakers will provide you with a firm foundation for understanding EU competition law focusing specifically on Article 101 - including principles and practical examples of hard core cartels and key economic considerations, as well as horizontal agreements. Finally, you will have an opportunity to listen to a panel of in-house speakers on how they approach Article 101 in practice.
Day 2: Article 102
Day 2 will focus on Article 102 and explore the difference between abuse and legitimate competition, introduce theories of harm and discuss practical issues in pricing, as well as how the European Commission is approaching its enforcement priorities. You will be invited to join an in-depth case study to help you analyse the practical issues.
Day 3: IP & Competition Law, Including Digital Markets
Join our speakers from Bristows to examine the interface between IP and competition law including the Vertical Agreements Block Exemption, Technology Transfer Block Exemption, the role of IP in Article 102 and currently developing issues surrounding digital markets and innovation. The day includes two interactive practical sessions analysing practical application of the principles discussed throughout the day.
Day 4: Merger Control, FDI & State Aid
Delve into the law and practice of EU merger control including remedies and appeals. Our expert speakers will offer you a practical guide to merger proceedings based on their experience - including tips on how to structure a deal, pre-notification submissions, interim measures and how to handle multi-jurisdictional mergers. Then analyse how FDI rules are developing and state aid is responding to the challenges posed by COVID-19.
Day 5: Enforcement, Litigation & Compliance
You will be introduced to the increasingly important area of private enforcement including best strategies for litigation. The day focuses on practical concerns for competition lawyers including how best to navigate the competition processes and current competition law risks and compliance challenges for corporates.
New Sessions for 2021
To ensure that you understand how competition law is developing to address current challenges, we have added new areas of focus to the agenda:
- Brexit: Implications for EU Competition Law
- Sustainability & Competition Law
- Digital Markets: Regulation v Competition Law
- Innovation: Economist’s Perspective
- Introduction to Foreign Direct Investment
EU Competition Law Winter School in numbers
35+
Top legal minds sharing their insights and expertise
30+
Presentations on the most important areas of competition law
22
Years advancing international competition lawyers through an in-depth and immersive 5-day course