2017-2018 / DROI0271-4

European competition law

Duration

45h Th

Number of credits

 Master in law (120 ECTS)6 crédits 
 Specialised master in European law, competition law and intellectual property (droit de la concurrence et de la propriété intellectuelle)4 crédits 
 Extra courses intended for exchange students (Erasmus, ...)6 crédits 
 Master in economics : general (120 ECTS)5 crédits 

Lecturer

Nicolas Petit

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the first semester, review in January

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

This course addresses the entire range of EU competition law issues: anticompetitive agreements (Article 101 TFEU), abuse of dominance (Article 102 TFEU), merger control, exclusive/special rights and public undertakings, State aid, oligopolies, procedural and institutional issues. The issues examined in class are not only dealt with from a mere EU law standpoint, but are also analysed through the lenses of economic analysis, comparative law and practical insights. A complete set of written notes as well as a documentation folder are provided to the student

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

This course is designed to awaken students to the challenges of a key area of European policy and business law, competition law and provide the expertise to detect, in the professional life, potential problems related to this particular subject matter. At the end of the course, students are able to solve complex and facts-based case studies and to propose a solution that is both pragmatic and realistic. Students also gain a critical view of legislative and doctrinal sources.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

No pre-requisite

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course is based on a traditional method of ex cathedra teaching. The professor, however, ensures active participation of students during the oral course. The professor also recommends several readings to facilitate understanding and to deepen a particular point. Also, rehearsals sessions are organized so that students become familiar with the format of the examination (case studies).

Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)

Ex-cathedra

Recommended or required readings

Reference book: N. PETIT, "Droit européen de la concurrence", collection précis Domat, L.G.D.J., 2013.

Assessment methods and criteria

Opened-book examination

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

4 hours a week

Contacts

Professor: Nicolas.petit@ulg.ac.be
Assistant: norman.neyrinck@ulg.ac.be