The seminar will focus on the key steps that competition agencies should follow to build a strong enforcement case in traditional markets. Cartels and abuse of dominance in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, energy, telecommunications, construction and railway remain among the most harmful practices to society. As a result, combating these practices should remain a top priority for competition authorities.
The seminar will provide step-by-step overview of the main elements of an effective competition case, covering detection, investigation, substantiation, and deterrence. Experts from competition agencies will share some relevant cases from their jurisdictions, highlighting the challenges they faced and drawing conclusions aimed the efficiency of competition enforcement.