Advanced Programme on Competition Law and the Digital Economy
Overview
In the rapidly evolving digital economy, navigating the legal and regulatory aspects issues is a complex task. Gaining access to the latest research, perspectives and people at the heart of this dynamic sector is essential.
The Advanced Programme on Competition Law and the Digital Economy has been designed to deepen the understanding of digital market dynamics, the growing power of key industry players, current enforcement, and regulatory responses.
Sessions will offer a deep dive into the rise of the platform economy, the role of data analytics and artificial intelligence, practical enforcement and compliance considerations.
Join us and engage in stimulating cross-functional discussion with practitioners, in-house lawyers, consultants, industry experts, scholars and enforcement officials.
If you are interested in shaping the future of the platform economy to maintain growth and innovation within digital markets this is the programme for you.
Course in brief
Participants will access the latest research and practical insights from our faculty, complemented by expert speakers to create an immersive learning environment, with knowledge that can be applied to real-world challenges in this area.
Dates: 23-25 June 2025
Location: Pembroke College
Cost: £3,300 plus accommodation, including all meals and formal college dinner (£350)
Available places: c.40
Contact: pdp@law.ox.ac.uk
Who is the programme for?
The programme is designed to enrich the knowledge of solicitors and barristers, in-house counsel, consultants, industry experts, directors, and enforcers interested in the law, economics and policy that govern competition in digital markets.
What the programme will cover
- Digital Market dynamics
- Market definition
- Platforms and Ecosystems’ power
- Abuse of dominance - exploitation
- Algorithmic collusion and alignment
- Cooperation and contractual restrictions
- The EU Digital Markets Act
- The EU Digital Services Act
- The UK Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act
- Merger control
- Innovation
- Complaints and private enforcement
- Compliance and risk mitigation
- Generative Artificial Intelligence and competition
- Cutting edge review of recent developments and enforcement trajectory
- Discussion of risks, opportunities, and compliance implications for companies across the value chain
- Gain perspectives from leading experts from some of the most influential law firms, economic consultancies, and organisations active in this dynamic sector
- Network with peers in an exclusive, small-group setting
- Contribute towards your annual Continued Professional Development requirement
- Join the Faculty of Law professional programmes alumni for life
- Introduce enriched understanding within your organisation of the scope and limits of competition law and regulation, business, risk and compliance implications
- Cascade learning through your team and into the wider organisation
- Enhance your knowledge and expertise with practical insights your organisation can start applying immediately
- Make deeper cross-organisational connections
Programme Faculty and Contributors
Ariel Ezrachi, Slaughter and May Professor of Competition Law Slaughter and a Fellow of Pembroke College, Oxford. He serves as the Director of the University of Oxford Centre for Competition Law and Policy.
- Professor Pinar Akman, University of Leeds and Competition Appeal Tribunal
- Professor Alexandre De Streel, University of Namur, College of Europe and CERRE
- Nitika Bagaria, Keystone
- Konstantina Bania, Geradin Partners
- Kristina Barbov, Microsoft [TBC]
- Oliver Bethell, Google
- Filomena Chirico, Digital Markets, DG Connect, EU Commission
- Dr. Avantika Chowdhury, OXERA
- Tim Cowan, Preiskel & Co
- Rosa Curling, FoxGlove
- Katie Curry, RBB Economics
- Kirsten Edwards-Warren, Compass Lexecon
- Jordan Elison, Slaughter and May
- Lucilia Falsarella-Pereira, Competition and Markets Authority [TBC]
- Jenine Hulsmann, Weil
- Aaron Khan, Digital Markets Unit, Competition and Markets Authority
- Oliver Latham, Charles River Associates
- Nicholas Levy, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton
- Dr. Liza Lovdahl Gormsen, British Institute of International & Comparative Law
- Kristina Nordlander, A&O Shearman
- Aidan Robertson KC, Brick Court Chambers and Oxford University
- Alex Stratakis, Van Bael & Bellis
Application and Payment
To apply for the Advanced Programme on Competition Law in the Digital Economy please follow one of the following payment processes.
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For any other information please contact: pdp@law.ox.ac.uk