Global Aviation Competition and Antitrust Law
Dates
1 Week: July 7 - 11, 2025
2 Weeks: July 7- 18, 2025
1 Week: August 11 - 15, 2025
2 Weeks: August 11- 22, 2025
Location
- Cape Town
- Johannesburg
Format
In-Person/Online
Tuition (In Person)
1 Week
$999 pp individual
$800 pp for groups of 5+
Tuition (Online)
1 Week
$600 pp individual
$400 pp for groups of 5+
Course Overview
The Global Aviation Competition & Antitrust Law course provides an in-depth understanding of the legal frameworks and regulatory principles governing competition and antitrust issues in the aviation industry. Designed for professionals navigating the complexities of this highly regulated sector, the course explores the balance between fostering competition and ensuring compliance with global antitrust laws.
Key Highlights:
- Overview of competition law principles as they apply to the aviation sector.
- Examination of key regulations, including those from the EU, US, and other major jurisdictions.
- Analysis of airline alliances, mergers, and joint ventures from a competition law perspective.
- Understanding pricing strategies, market dominance, and anti-competitive practices.
- Case studies on regulatory challenges and enforcement actions in the aviation industry.
1 Week Course Outline
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Day 1: Introduction to Competition and Antitrust Law |
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● Overview of competition and antitrust law: Objectives and principles. ● Historical evolution and the role in global markets. ● Key concepts: Market power, monopolies, and anti-competitive practices. ● Major international frameworks and enforcement bodies (EU, FTC, etc.). |
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Day 2: Anti-Competitive Practices |
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● Horizontal restraints: Price-fixing, bid-rigging, and cartels. ● Vertical restraints: Exclusive dealing and resale price maintenance. ● Abuse of dominant market positions. ● Case studies: High-profile global antitrust cases. |
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Day 3: Mergers and Acquisitions |
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● Merger control laws and procedures. ● Assessing competitive effects of mergers. ● Remedies and interventions in anti-competitive mergers. ● Workshop: Reviewing merger scenarios for compliance. |
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Day 4: Global Challenges in Antitrust Enforcement |
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● Cross-border enforcement and international cooperation. ● Challenges in regulating digital markets and Big Tech. ● Role of competition law in fostering innovation and consumer welfare. ● Case studies: Antitrust issues in digital and technology sectors. |
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Day 5: Emerging Trends and Practical Applications |
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● Antitrust considerations in sustainability and green initiatives. ● Adapting competition law to global trade dynamics. ● Workshop: Designing a competition compliance strategy. ● Final assessment, feedback, and certification ceremony. |
2 Week Course Outline
Week 1: Fundamentals of Competition Law
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Day 1: Introduction to Global Competition Law |
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● Principles and objectives: Promoting fairness and consumer welfare. ● Comparison of competition laws in major jurisdictions (EU, US, Asia). |
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Day 2: Anti-Competitive Agreements |
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● Understanding horizontal and vertical restraints. ● Identifying and addressing cartel behaviors. |
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Day 3: Abuse of Dominance |
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● Market dominance and its implications. ● Predatory pricing, refusal to deal, and excessive pricing. |
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Day 4: Mergers and Acquisitions |
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● Merger control thresholds and notification requirements. ● Analytical frameworks for merger reviews. |
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Day 5: Compliance and Advocacy |
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● Best practices for competition law compliance. ● Promoting competition law awareness in businesses. |
Week 2: Advanced Topics and Global Perspectives
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Day 6: Competition Law in Digital Markets |
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● Regulating Big Tech and digital platforms. ● Addressing algorithmic collusion and data monopolies. |
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Day 7: Cross-Border Challenges and Cooperation |
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● Challenges in multinational antitrust enforcement. ● International cooperation through ICN, OECD, and other frameworks. |
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Day 8: Public Policy and Competition Law |
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● Balancing competition law with industrial policy and public interest. ● Role of competition law in sustainability and environmental goals. |
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Day 9: Case Studies and Contemporary Issues |
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● Analysis of landmark competition cases worldwide. ● Emerging trends in competition law: AI, blockchain, and globalization. |
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Day 10: Capstone Project and Future Directions |
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● Group project: Drafting and presenting a competition law strategy. ● Certification ceremony and discussions on the future of antitrust law. |
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