Module 1: Introduction to Competition Law

·       Objectives and rationale of competition law

·       Key concepts and terminology in competition law (e.g., market, dominance, restriction of competition)

·       Overview of major competition law regimes globally

·       The economic principles underpinning competition law

·       The relationship between competition law and other regulatory frameworks

·       Practical session: Defining the relevant market in a given business scenario.

Module 2: Anti-Competitive Agreements and Concerted Practices

·       Prohibition of cartels and other horizontal agreements (price-fixing, output limitation, market sharing)

·       Vertical agreements and their potential anti-competitive effects (resale price maintenance, exclusive distribution)

·       Concerted practices and tacit collusion

·       Exemptions and justifications for restrictive agreements

·       Dawn raids and evidence gathering in cartel investigations

·       Practical session: Analyzing a hypothetical agreement for potential anti-competitive elements.

Module 3: Abuse of Dominant Position

·       Defining dominance and assessing market power

·       Prohibited abusive conduct (e.g., predatory pricing, refusal to supply, tying and bundling)

·       Defenses and justifications for conduct by dominant firms

·       Sector-specific dominance issues

·       Remedies for abuse of dominant position

·       Practical session: Assessing whether a company holds a dominant position in a given market.

Module 4: Merger Control

·       Rationale and objectives of merger control

·       Thresholds for merger notification and review

·       Substantive assessment of mergers (e.g., significant impediment to effective competition)

·       Remedies in merger cases (e.g., divestitures, behavioral undertakings)

·       International cooperation in merger control

·       Practical session: Assessing the competition law implications of a proposed merger.

Module 5: Unfair Competition Practices

·       Distinguishing unfair competition from anti-competitive conduct

·       Misleading and deceptive practices

·       Unfair advertising and marketing

·       Protection of trade secrets and confidential information

·       Comparative advertising

·       Practical session: Identifying potential unfair competition practices in a marketing campaign.

Module 6: Enforcement of Competition Law

·       Powers and procedures of competition authorities

·       Investigation techniques and evidence gathering

·       Fines and other penalties for competition law infringements

·       Leniency programs for cartel participants

·       Private enforcement of competition law

·       Practical session: Understanding the steps involved in a competition authority investigation.

Module 7: International Aspects of Competition Law

·       Extraterritorial application of national competition laws

·       Cooperation and coordination between international competition authorities

·       Regional competition law frameworks (e.g., EU competition law)

·       Issues in cross-border mergers and cartels

·       International trade and competition law

·       Practical session: Analyzing the international competition law implications of a global cartel.

Module 8: Competition Law Compliance Programs

·       Rationale and benefits of implementing compliance programs

·       Key elements of an effective compliance program (risk assessment, policies, training, monitoring)

·       Internal investigations and whistleblowing mechanisms

·       Best practices in competition law compliance

·       The role of corporate culture in fostering compliance

·       Practical session: Developing key elements of a competition law compliance program.

Module 9: Sector-Specific Competition Issues

·       Competition law in regulated industries (e.g., telecommunications, energy, finance)

·       Sector-specific market characteristics and competitive dynamics

·       Regulatory interventions and their impact on competition

·       Case studies in sector-specific competition enforcement

·       The interplay between sector regulation and general competition law

·       Practical session: Analyzing a competition issue specific to the telecommunications sector.

Module 10: Interface Between Competition Law and Intellectual Property Rights

·       The potential tension between competition law and IP rights

·       Licensing of IP rights and potential anti-competitive effects

·       Refusal to license and essential facilities doctrine

·       Standard essential patents and FRAND terms

·       Competition law challenges to IP-related agreements

·       Practical session: Assessing the competition law implications of a patent licensing agreement.

Requirements:

·       Participants should be reasonably proficient in English.

·       Applicants must live up to Armstrong Global Institute admission criteria.

Terms and Conditions

1. Discounts: Organizations sponsoring Four Participants will have the 5th attend Free

2. What is catered for by the Course Fees: Fees cater for all requirements for the training – Learning materials, Lunches, Teas, Snacks and Certification. All participants will additionally cater for their travel and accommodation expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

3. Certificate Awarded: Participants are awarded Certificates of Participation at the end of the training.

4. The program content shown here is for guidance purposes only. Our continuous course improvement process may lead to changes in topics and course structure.

5. Approval of Course: Our Programs are NITA Approved. Participating organizations can therefore claim reimbursement on fees paid in accordance with NITA Rules.

Booking for Training

Simply send an email to the Training Officer on training@armstrongglobalinstitute.com and we will send you a registration form. We advise you to book early to avoid missing a seat to this training.

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Payment Options

We provide 3 payment options, choose one for your convenience, and kindly make payments at least 5 days before the Training start date to reserve your seat:

1. Groups of 5 People and Above – Cheque Payments to: Armstrong Global Training & Development Center Limited should be paid in advance, 5 days to the training.

2. Invoice: We can send a bill directly to you or your company.

3. Deposit directly into Bank Account (Account details provided upon request)

Cancellation Policy

1. Payment for all courses includes a registration fee, which is non-refundable, and equals 15% of the total sum of the course fee.

2. Participants may cancel attendance 14 days or more prior to the training commencement date.

3. No refunds will be made 14 days or less before the training commencement date. However, participants who are unable to attend may opt to attend a similar training course at a later date or send a substitute participant provided the participation criteria have been met.

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This training course can also be customized for your institution upon request for a minimum of 5 participants. You can have it conducted at our Training Centre or at a convenient location. For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254720272325 / +254725012095 / +254724452588 or Email training@armstrongglobalinstitute.com

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