International Competition Law and Compliance Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS)
Building Competence. Crossing Borders.
Concept
Become a Leading Competition Law Professional Do you want to familiarize yourself quickly with competition law issues? We will teach you all you need to become a certified expert.
BACKGROUND
PARTICIPANTS
An increase in prosecutions for antitrust violations committed
The CAS is aimed primarily at managers of companies of any
by public authorities and private enterprises has led courts to
size and industry who wish to acquire solid technical, proce-
impose higher fines and, with growing frequency, even prison
dural, and practical knowledge in the field of antitrust compli-
sentences. Any responsible entrepreneur, therefore, needs to
ance. This includes, in particular:
be familiar with the rules governing international competition
−− Legal counsels
law.
−− Lawyers and attorneys −− Consultants
The most effective measures of protection against the con-
−− Legal, compliance, and risk management specialists
sequences of an antitrust violation are prevention and control. An intelligently structured and efficiently managed
THE CAS CONSISTS OF TWO CONSECUTIVE
compliance program is essential for an international com-
MODULES
pany in today’s economic environment.
This diverse training program comprises various elements including:
GOALS After completing this CAS program, participants will: −− be familiar with the sources of law, legal principles, and
−− Lectures and discussions with renowned experts from industry, government, and the academic world −− Practical exercises and case studies
operating procedures of national and international
−− Individual and group work
competition law;
−− Interrogation training (mock depositions) and search and
−− have acquired extensive knowledge of Swiss, European,
seizure operations (mock dawn raids)
and U.S. antitrust law; −− be able to apply this knowledge in a real-world context and integrate it into their corporate strategy; −− be able to play a meaningful role in formulating risk management policies, and to develop and implement
PARTNERS NYSBA New York State Bar Association www.nysba.org
antitrust compliance programs independently; −− be able to employ effective behavioral and procedural strategies in court and before competition authorities; and
UNCTAD United Nations Conference on Trade and Development www.unctad.org
−− improve their litigation management and public relations skills.
ACCL As ZHAW alumni, stay updated with continuing education events throughout the year at: www.accl.ch
Structure
Adopting a 360° approach to competition law Our program combines compliance with and litigation in national and international competition law.
MODULE OVERVIEW MODULE 1 6 ECTS Credits
MODULE 2 6 ECTS Credits
National and International Competition Law
Antitrust Compliance, Economics, and Litigation
1. Swiss Competition Law
1. Antitrust Compliance and Economics
The first part of the module provides participants with
The second module is more practical, as participants
a detailed introduction to Swiss competition law and
apply their acquired knowledge in ways that are tailored
includes:
to their individual needs:
−− An overview of antitrust principles, developments, and
−− Understanding antitrust compliance
trends in Switzerland
−− Analysis of risk and process management
−− Competitive agreements and distribution systems
−− Creation and implementation of compliance programs
−− Development and use of market positions
−− Design and implementation of corporate compliance
−− Collaborations and company mergers −− Litigation before competition authorities and in the courts
strategy −− Understanding the fundamentals of competition economics
2. International Competition Law In the second part of the module, antitrust rules of the
2. Litigation Management and Litigation PR
European Union, including German, and the United
This part focuses on areas of litigation PR and litigation
States, are covered in depth on the basis of case law
management. The conditions as well as the “dos and
and case studies. The following points are discussed:
don’ts” are illustrated using case studies. The program
−− International competition law and policy
also includes:
−− Global standards & best practice (OECD, UNCTAD, ICN)
−− Case handling
−− Per-se prohibitions and rule of reason
−− Achieving convergence of resources
−− Damages und class actions
−− Principles and practices of claims
−− Criminal and law enforcement
−− Harvard negotiation and communication strategies to use with agencies and parties −− Record management
Instructors
Learning from the very best Do not compromise when investing in your professional future Benefit from some of the top experts in the business – from renowned law firms, universities, multinational companies, and agencies. Our experienced instructors are competition law specialists
−− Prof. Vincent Martenet, University of Lausanne
who combine high academic qualifications with a back-
−− Gwenael Muguet-Poullennec, General Court of the
ground in professional practice. They apply modern teaching methods that focus on theoretical knowledge as well as practical skills.
European Union (référendaire), Luxembourg −− Eduardo Prieto Kessler, Comisión Nacional de los Mercados y la Competencia Spain (Director) −− Mascha Santschi Kallay, Santschi & Felber Justiz
−− Marc Barennes, General Court of the European Union (référendaire), Luxembourg −− Amadou Dieng, Commission de l’Union Economique et Monétaire (Directeur), Ouest Africaine (UEMOA) −− Prof. Blaise Carron, University of Neuchâtel, AGON Partners (Counsel)
Kommunikation −− Katrin Schallenberg, Clifford Chance, Paris (Partner) −− Dr. Olivier Schaller, Swiss Competition Commission(Deputy Director) −− Dominique Speekenbrink, ABB Group (Head Antitrust Practice Group)
−− Prof. Simon Evenett, University of St. Gallen – previously
−− Prof. Walter Stoffel, University of Fribourg
−− Kinga Frater, Autoneum Holding AG (Head Legal &
−− Johannes Stampfer, Competition Law & Commercial
Compliance) −− António Ferreira Gomes, OECD (Head of Competition Division) −− Dominique Guex, Bourgeois Avocats SA −− Jay L. Himes, Labaton Sucharow LLP (Partner) −− Prof. Frédéric Jenny, OECD Competition Law and Policy Committee (Chairman) −− Dr. Boris Kasten, Schindler Management AG (Head of Competition Law) −− Prof. William E. Kovacic, George Washington University −− Dr. Daniel Kraus, University of Neuchâtel, Swiss Patent Court
Legal Director (CCHBC) −− Sarah Subrémon, French Competition Authority (Deputy Head of Legal Service) −− Yuriy Terentyev, Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine (Chairman) −− Dr. Theodor Thanner, Austrian Federal Competition Authority (General Director) −− Andrey Tsyganov, Federal Antimonopoly Service Russia (Deputy Head) −− Susanne Zühlke, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP (Partner)
Organization
The Prerequisites for Your Success Visit us online for further details.
ADMISSION
LANGUAGE
Although this program is aimed at university graduates,
The instructors teach in German, English, and French.
qualified candidates without a university degree but with relevant working experience or equivalent qualifications may
CERTIFICATE
also apply. Completed candidate applications will be pro-
After successful completion of the program and confirma-
cessed on receipt.
tion of at least 80 percent attendance, the SML awards a “Certificate of Advanced Studies in International Competition
REGISTRATION
Law and Compliance”.
Applications are accepted up to one month before the start of the program and will be processed in the order in which
FEE
they are received.
The program fee of CHF 6,900 includes course materials
www.zhaw.ch/zwh/cas-iclc
and exam fees. Participants are charged separately to retake examinations.
TIMETABLE July (five days in Geneva & five days in Geneva or Winterthur)
PAYMENT TERMS AND CANCELLATION
October (five days in Winterthur).
Participation in this program is subject to the school’s gen-
www.zhaw.ch/zwh/cas-iclc
eral terms of admission and participation for courses of continuing education, which also regulate the payment terms
WORKLOAD 12 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) credits are
and cancellation policy. www.zhaw.ch/sml/atb-wb
awarded to participants who are successful in completing the program. A workload of 25 to 30 hours per credit is to
HEAD OF PROGRAM
be expected. For the entire program, this corresponds to
Prof. Patrick Krauskopf, LL.M. Head of the Center for
approx. 300 hours of study, including 120 contact lessons.
Competition and Commercial Law at the ZHAW School of Management and Law (SML), attorney-at-law (Zurich / New
LOCATION
York), and chairman of the law firm AGON Partners.
July classes are held in Geneva and on the campus of the ZHAW School of Management and Law in Winterthur. Octo-
PROGRAM MANAGER
ber classes are held on the campus of the ZHAW School of
Dr. Fabio Babey
Management and Law in Winterthur
Phone +41 58 934 76 56
www.zhaw.ch/sml/campus
DURATION The program consists of 15 days of instruction in two separate instruction blocks in July and October.
fabio.babey@zhaw.ch
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