10th Annual Corporate Governance Conference
3 Dec - 4 Dec 2025
Session information
Antitrust and competition law in corporate decision making: navigating risks and compliance
Wednesday 3 December (1545 - 1700)
Description
Regulatory scrutiny is ever-changing in a complex legal landscape and has intensified world-wide. As a result, antitrust and competition laws are increasingly influencing corporate strategies, transactions and operational decisions. The panel will explore how advisors can guide companies in navigating evolving anti-trust frameworks, mitigating legal risks and ensuring compliance with regulations while pursuing growth and expansion.
The panel will discuss:
- key antitrust considerations in mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures;
- the role of competition law in pricing strategies, supply chain agreements and market dominance;
- best practices for corporate governance and compliance programmes; and
- lessons learned from high profile antitrust investigations and merger transactions.
Session / Workshop Chair(s)
| Isabel Gandoy | Cuatrecasas, Barcelona, Spain; Chair, Western Regional Group, European Regional Forum |
| Thomas Rose | Troutman Pepper Locke, Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Vice Chair, Conferences Subcommittee |
Speakers
| Michael Coates | Shell, The Hague, Netherlands; LPD Council Member |
| Alexander Fritzsche | Gleiss Lutz, Frankfurt, Germany |
| Foad Hoseinian | Macfarlanes LLP, Brussels, Belgium |
| Kevin Massie | Imperial Brands, Bristol, England |