State aid and competitiveness of European companies

Orrick

Parallel Session State aid and competitiveness of European companies Tuesday 23rd September h. 17:30 – 18:15 (CET) Managed by Labour markets have become a topic of debate and special interest among competition authorities, policymakers and businesses in numerous jurisdictions. Cases involving anticompetitive agreements in labour markets have made the headlines in various jurisdictions, including Türkiye. […]

The impact of competition law remedies in multinationals (and cross border acquisitions)

Parallel Session Friday 27th September h. 10:00-10:45 (CET) Managed by This session will explore the latest antitrust issues that in-house counsels should be aware of. We will examine key enforcement trends, including those concerning sustainability and employment, and discuss topics such as leniency programmes, foreign investment scrutiny, and current challenges in merger control Chair Francesca […]

Networking aperitif

Social Event Tuesday 23rd September h. 19:30 (CET) Sponsored by The Aperitif, sponsored by our Platinum Partner ACTECON, will take place in a truly special location: the Casa dei Cavalieri di Rodi, a hidden gem in the heart of Rome, at Piazza del Grillo 1. Perched above the Imperial Forums, this medieval palace offers a […]

Competition Authority Roundtable

Competition Authority Roundtable

Plenary Session Competition Authority Roundtable Tuesday 23rd September h.15:15-16:15 (CET) Senior representatives of NCAs discuss the most relevant enforcement activities carried out by their agencies in the recent past, any new pieces of legislation or soft law that have just come into force and of which all stakeholders should be aware of, and their enforcement […]

Gala Dinner

Gala Dinner Casino dell’Aurora Pallavicini Rospigliosi Wednesday 24th September h. 20:00 (CET) The Gala Dinner, one of the most exclusive moments of the Lear Competition Festival, will take place in the prestigious Casino dell’Aurora Pallavicini Rospigliosi, a hidden gem of Roman Baroque, located on the Quirinal Hill within the magnificent architectural complex of Palazzo Pallavicini […]

Competition in the Global Food Market

Cross-border competition law enforcement from the viewpoint of developing countries

Parallel Session Competition in the Global Food Market Thursday 25th September h.11:45-12:30 (CET) Managed by As food supply chains stretch across borders, the agrifood sector faces growing competition challenges that demand urgent attention. This panel will explore the evolving landscape of global food markets, where issues such as market dominance, unfair trading practices, and price […]

Competition in labour markets: enforcement trends and open issues

Parallel Session Competition in labour markets: enforcement trends and open issues Thursday 25th September h. 11:45-12:30 (CET) Managed by The panel, moderated by Matteo Beretta, and with Riccardo Tremolada, Laura Tresoldi and Salvatore Branca, will discuss the most recent developments at the EU a national level regarding the assessment of below-threshold mergers and their implications […]