From Theory to the Courtroom: Applied Economics for Competition Lawyers


Objective

This seminar aims to equip competition lawyers, in-house counsel, and authority officials with a practical understanding of applying economic analysis in EU competition cases. Against the backdrop of increasingly complex merger and abuse-of dominance enforcement, the programme offers insights into market  definition, proving anticompetitive effects, 
and quantifying damages. 

Through interactive exercises, and expert guidance, participants will develop the skills to critically assess economic evidence, translate technical analysis into persuasive legal arguments, and design robust theories of harm that hold in courts and before authorities.

Key topics

  • Economics in market definition and proof of harm
  • Translating economic analysis into legal arguments
  • Cross-examining economists and evaluating reports
  • Applying merger economics and identifying killer acquisitions
  • Quantifying damages and presenting evidence in court

Who should attend?

Staff of national competition authorities and EU institutions, judges, lawyers in  private practice, in-house counsel. 

Interactive Online Seminar

The online seminar will be hosted on the Zoom videoconferencing platform. You will be able to interact immediately and directly with our top-level speakers and other participants. We will make the most of the technical tools available to deliver an intensive, interactive experience. The highest security settings will be applied to ensure that you can participate safely in this high-quality online seminar.


Fees in €
Standard
EU and ERA patrons
Young lawyers and other groups
Discount Voucher Code
Registration
850.00
680.00
680.00
680.00
Early registration discount
  • 10 % by 30.03.2026
Discounts available
  • EU and ERA Patrons
    Staff of European Union institutions and agencies; Staff of ERA’s patrons: all EU Member States (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden), Albania, United Kingdom, Scotland, Serbia, the German states and the City of Trier.
  • Young lawyers and other groups
    Young lawyers up to 30 years of age (important: the participant must provide a copy or details of his or her passport or identity card on request); Full-time staff of universities or comparable academic institutions; Staff of charitable organisations or comparable institutions.
  • Discount Voucher Code
    If you have a discount voucher code, please enter the code in the Voucher Field when you register.
  • Simultaneous registration of a minimum of three employees from the same organisation qualifies for discounted rate.
  • Organisations wishing to nominate groups or discuss preferential conditions for regular participation are encouraged to get in touch at info@era.int.