Competition Law In The Energy Sector 2009

IBC’s 4th annual conference COMPETITION LAW IN THE ENERGY SECTOR 2009 in BRUSSELS provides participants with an insightful update on the major competition law and liberalisation developments and challenegs in the energy sector.

esteemed speakers from the industry, private practice, the Commission and national regulators will guide you through the practical implications of recent cases and legal developments and unravel key legal issues in a fast moving area.

Guiding you through the conference will be Marc Van Der Woude, Partner, Stibbe, Brussels.

Confirmed speakers so far include:
- Philip Lowe, Director General, DG Competition, European Commission, Brussels
- David Broomhall, Partner, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP, Brussels
- Rogier Groen, Legal Counsel, Shell International B.V., The Hague
- Dr Mario Pohlmann, Vice President, Antitrust Law/Energy Law, E.ON AG, Düsseldorf 
- Peter Willis, Partner, Head of EU & Competition, Dundas & Wilson LLP, London

Key areas of focus will be:
• Review of recent developments events and policy issues
• The role of competition law in the energy sector
• Key practical challenges
• Network codes 
• Merger control
• Application of Article 81 and Article 82 in the energy sector
• State Aid