Commercial Strategies to Manage Antitrust and Regulatory Risks in the Energy Sector
With the implementation of the third energy package in member states imminent and a raft of new measures including REMIT on the horizon, these are challenging times for antitrust and regulatory lawyers at energy companies. Uncertainties surrounding the scope and interpretation of key legislation persist and the prioritization of enforcement activity by the European commission is unclear. With the drive towards a liberal energy market in Europe gathering apace, a failure to comply with the myriad of antitrust and regulatory provisions, can have dire consequences for energy companies with fines levied by the regulatory authorities running into hundreds of millions of euros.
C5s comprehensive forum will equip you with both the knowledge and practical strategies you need to ensure that you do not fall foul of current antitrust and regulatory requirements.
In a series of highly practical sessions delivered by a leading faculty of industry experts, you will get the latest information and insights on the key issues in this complex area, including:
How will the Third Energy Package be Implemented in Different Member States
The Enforcement Priorities of the European Commission in the Year Ahead
Market Manipulation and the Impact of REMIT – What do Energy Companies need to be Aware of?
How to Minimize the Risk of Merger Control Proceedings
Assessing Antitrust Risks in Long term Gas and Electricity Supply Contracts
Joint Ventures between Horizontal Corporations – Strategies to Avoid Being Caught Up in Information Exchange Cases
Resolving Antitrust Uncertainties in Arbitration Proceedings
The Emerging Threat of Damage Claims Based on Antitrust Infringement
Best Practices for Handling Antitrust Investigations
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