Objective

The purpose of this online course is to provide a thorough introduction to European consumer law.

EU legislation and recent case law of the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) will be presented. 

Participants will be able to deepen their knowledge through discussions, case studies and workshops.
 

Key topics

• EU legal framework on consumer protection
• Consumer contracts: information duties, right of withdrawal and unfair contract terms
• Digital contract rules
• Unfair commercial practices law
• Consumer protection in financial services
• Product safety and liability
• Travel law
• Dispute resolution and enforcement

Who should attend?

The course is suitable for practitioners seeking a thorough introduction to the various instruments in European consumer law.

Interactive Online Course

✔ Interact instantly and directly with our top-class speakers. 
✔ Experience our speakers live as if it were in-person.
✔ Raise your points with attendees from other countries and professions.
✔ Receive a link to all the necessary seminar materials you need before the course.
✔ Get technical support during the course.
✔ No travel, no accommodation – saving you time and money.

Speakers

David Ciliberti, Legislative Officer, DG Justice and Consumers, European Commission, Brussels

Andrea Fejős, Lecturer, University of Essex Rod Freeman, Partner, Cooley LLP, London

Candida Leone, Associate Professor, University of Amsterdam

Stephen Mason, Senior Counsel, Travlaw LLP, Leeds

Monika Namysłowska, Professor, University of Łódź

Kristin Nemeth, Assistant Professor, University of Innsbruck Martins Prieditis Deputy Head of Unit, DG Justice and Consumers, European Commission, Brussels

Teresa Rodríguez de las Heras Ballell, Associate Professor, University Carlos III, Madrid

Stefaan Voet, Professor, Catholic University of Leuven