Legal / Law Training Course on Competition / Antitrust Law

Module 1: Introduction to Competition / Antitrust Law
Overview:
Understanding the scope, purpose, and evolution of competition law.
Key Focus Areas:
Principles and objectives of competition and antitrust law
Historical development and regulatory landscape
Key stakeholders: authorities, businesses, and consumers
Economic rationale for competition regulation
Overview of enforcement mechanisms
Learning Outcome:
Participants will gain a foundational understanding of competition law and its relevance to businesses.

Module 2: Anti-Competitive Agreements
Overview:
Identifying and managing agreements that restrict competition.
Key Focus Areas:
Cartels, price-fixing, and market allocation
Collusion, bid-rigging, and restrictive agreements
Horizontal vs. vertical agreements
Case studies of anti-competitive practices
Compliance strategies and prevention measures
Learning Outcome:
Participants will be able to identify and mitigate anti-competitive agreements and risks.

Module 3: Abuse of Dominance and Market Power
Overview:
Understanding legal provisions governing dominant market players.
Key Focus Areas:
Definition and identification of market dominance
Abuse of dominance and exclusionary practices
Pricing strategies, predatory pricing, and discriminatory practices
Enforcement actions and remedies
Case studies and practical applications
Learning Outcome:
Participants will be able to recognize and advise on abuses of market dominance.

Module 4: Mergers, Acquisitions, and Competition Compliance
Overview:
Assessing the competition law implications of corporate transactions.
Key Focus Areas:
Merger control regulations and thresholds
Assessing potential anti-competitive effects of transactions
Notification and approval processes
Remedies and conditions imposed by competition authorities
Integrating compliance into deal structuring
Learning Outcome:
Participants will learn to evaluate mergers and acquisitions for antitrust compliance.

Module 5: Enforcement, Compliance, and Risk Management
Overview:
Implementing strategies to ensure adherence to competition laws.
Key Focus Areas:
Competition authority investigations and enforcement actions
Penalties, sanctions, and civil liability
Designing and implementing compliance programs
Training, monitoring, and reporting for antitrust compliance
Lessons from national and international case studies
Learning Outcome:
Participants will develop skills to manage compliance risks and respond effectively to enforcement actions.
Practical Exercises & Case Studies
Analyzing case studies of anti-competitive practices and enforcement actions
Conducting compliance risk assessments
Drafting internal competition law policies and guidelines
Scenario-based exercises on mergers, acquisitions, and market conduct
Role-playing investigations and regulatory responses