2019-2020 / DROI0271-5

European competition law, Part I

Duration

20h Th

Number of credits

 Master in law, professional focus in management3 crédits 

Lecturer

Nicolas Petit

Coordinator

Nicolas Petit

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the first semester, review in January

Schedule

Schedule online

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. The first part ("Partim 1") deals with anticompetitive agreements (Article 101 TFEU) and abuse of dominance (Article 102 TFEU). The second part ("partim 2") deals with merger control and procedural/institutional issues, as well as topical issues (i.e.: case law readings; exclusive/special rights and public undertakings; State aid; oligopolies, R&D agreements; ...). 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 textbook as well as a documentation folder are referenced 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 may also requires several readings to facilitate understanding and to deepen a particular point. These readings may be written in French or English languages.

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., 2nd ed, 2018.

Assessment methods and criteria

Opened-book examination

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

5 hours a week

Contacts

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

Adaptation of teaching commitments following the COVID-19 pandemic for the May-June 2020 session

Teaching methods implemented : distance-learning

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Adaptation of teaching commitments following the COVID-19 pandemic for the Aug-Sept 2020 session

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