Competition Law module (LW52005)

Competition Law

Aims

This module provides an advanced understanding of modern competition law with primary focus on the law and policy of the EU and UK. It covers the main areas of competition law that students would be most likely to encounter in practice, enforcement, or further legal research.

Examples of content

This module focuses on cartels and restrictive agreements; abuse of a dominant position;and the review of mergers and acquisitions under competition law:

• introduction to competition law and policy
• the law relating to horizontal restrictive agreements
• the law relating to vertical restrictive agreements
• introduction to competition law and practice relating to abuse of a dominant position
• merger clearance law

SCQF credits

20 credits