Objective:

This course will provide participants with an in-depth understanding of the basics of EU antitrust law and a comprehensive update on the latest developments in each field. Participants will be able to deepen their knowledge through case studies and workshops.

Key topics

• Key concepts of competition policy and economics
• Methods for defining the relevant market
• Practical illustration of the rules applicable to vertical and horizontal agreements
• Cartels, information exchange, tacit collusion and oligopoly issues             
• The abuse of a dominant market position
• Anticompetitive practices in the digital economy
• Public and private enforcement of antitrust rules
• Theory and practice of dawn raids
• The Commission’s leniency policy

Who should attend?

Practitioners seeking a thorough overview of European antitrust law and its latest trends.

Visit to the CJEU in Luxembourg:

You will also have the opportunity to attend a hearing at the Court of Justice of the European Union in Luxembourg.

Social programme:

After a day’s intensive training, enjoy our varied social programme: the course dinner with fellow participants from various countries, wine-tasting in the Moselle vineyards, and a tour of the historic city of Trier, the oldest city in Germany, known for its well-preserved Roman and medieval buildings