Competition law in practice

In 2025, competition law is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the intensification of European initiatives and regulations and their application (DMA, DSA, Foreign Subsidies Regulation, TCTF, EU Compass, Omnibus package, New single market strategy…), the multiplication of investigations and litigation, the continued expansion of digital markets and the emergence of new challenges linked to artificial intelligence and economic sovereignty. Competition authorities, in Belgium and in Europe, are stepping up their vigilance and capacity to intervene, requiring financial institutions and companies to rapidly adapt their practices to ensure fairness, innovation and economic resilience.

This conference explores practical risk management in the light of the sanctions that can be impose (fines, blocked deals, …). Relevant decisions on competition law infringements in the international, European and Belgian arenas are outlined in particular:

Decisions of the Court of First Instance and the Court of Justice of the European Union,

Decisions of the European Commission

Decisions of the Belgian Competition Authority

Decisions of other national competition authorities (ECN network)

Decisions of Belgian courts: Court of Appeal, Enterprise Court

Amicus curiae, written pleadings, opinions and observations

Join this conference, which offers professionals the opportunity to understand, anticipate and meet new challenges, based on the latest trends, decisions and operational tools in competition law.

Objectifs

• Understand the new European and Belgian obligations in competition law
• Identify and prevent risks linked to anti-competitive practices and strategic operations
• Set up or reinforce an adapted internal compliance program
• Anticipate and manage controls, investigations and litigation
• Adapt corporate strategies to the rapidly changing competitive environment
• Secure external growth and (international) financing operations

Certification

• The organiser is accredited by the FSMA - Accreditation no.: 500036A and 50036B - 1 point per hour
• ABILWAYS Belgium is also recognised by the FSMA for the ongoing training of compliance officers: 1 point per hour