Parallel Session

Competition in the sports arena

Thursday 25th September h.14:15-15:00 (CET)
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In the dynamic world of sports, the balance between sporting bodies’ self-regulation and compliance with competition law is increasingly under scrutiny. This session explores whether self-regulation remains tenable in the face of legal challenges and economic pressures, highlighting recent cases and regulatory developments that are reshaping the legal playing field. Join us for a deep dive into how competition law is influencing the governance, structure, and commercial practices of sports organizations globally.

Chair

Valeria Veneziano
Counsel, Osborne Clarke

Speakers

Iacopo Berti
Head of the Competition Directorate 2, Italian Competition Authority (AGCM)

Enrico Fabrizi
Head of the competition practice and Co-Managing Partner, Osborne Clarke Italy

Joachim Piotrowski
Senior Associate, Osborne Clarke UK

Marc Shrimpling
Partner, Osborne Clarke UK

Venue

Cinema Troisi
Via Girolamo Induno 1, Rome

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