Originally broadcast on Thursday, December 1, 2011 - 15:30

A dominant position may be seen as a legitimate aspiration of many businesses. However, any abuse of an undertaking’s dominant position negatively affects both consumers and competitors, and can result in actions by the relevant competition authority. Therefore, it is crucial that businesses are aware of their position in the market, and act accordingly within the competition rules so as to avoid any anti-competitive repercussions. This webinar will explore the requirements for ‘dominance’ within a market, and outline the potential risks associated with it. Additionally, our expert speakers will provide practical examples regarding the abuse of dominance with recent UK case law and an EU comparison.

This webinar covers:
·         Is your company at risk of being found dominant?
·         Key areas of potential risk including pricing, rebates, discounts and reacting to new entrants
·         Chapter II and Article 82 cases
·         Recent cases in the UK
·         EU compared