The seminar will explore the key substantive and procedural developments in abuse of dominance cases under EU competition law. It will also provide participants with a comprehensive analytical framework for assessing abusive practices, focusing on the core concepts of the offence: dominance and abuse. Particular attention will be given to specific forms of abuse, such as refusal to deal, exclusivity arrangements and exclusivity payments, bundling and tying, as well as excessive pricing. The discussion will draw substantially on the case law of EU Courts to illustrate the evolution and practical application of these principles. Finally, particular emphasis will be placed on evidentiary standards and the assessment of evidence in the context of judicial review.
