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IBA Annual Conference Copenhagen 2026

4 Oct - 9 Oct 2026

Session information

Public interest, security, and trade considerations, and the political dimension in competition law enforcement and practice

Monday 5 October (1615 - 1730)

Committee(s)

Antitrust Section (Lead)

Description

The panel will explore the expanding criteria taken into account in competition law enforcement from resilience to innovation and beyond, as well as the interaction and impact of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) laws and other security and political considerations in competition law. The panel will discuss practical issues that arise when advising clients on how to get deals through and how to pursue collaboration agreements successfully, navigating ever more complex competition laws around the world.

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