Advanced EC Competition Law 2009 - An advanced review of the major developments in EC competition law and policies

IBC’s 18th highly acclaimed annual conference Advanced EC Competition Law in Brussels provides participants with a unique in-depth update on the major developments in competition law and policy over the past twelve months.

This 2009 competition law review will cover a wide range of topics. The final report on the pharmaceutical sector inquiry, the ongoing review of vertical; restraints as well as recent and expected developments in cartels, mergers and Article 82 will be debated lively by officials from the Commission, practitioners, in-house counsel and economists.

Key areas of focus:

• Review of major events and policy issues 2008 - 2009 - State aid
• Pharmaceutical sector enquiry – the Final Report - The ongoing review of vertical restraints
• The Commission's priorities and future policies - Key developments in Article 82
• Cartels
• Merger control
• Mergers and joint ventures

Sean-Paul Brankin is part of a panel at this event.