Competition Law BPP University

Overview

Competition law is a high‑risk area where mistakes can lead to heavy fines, director disqualification and criminal liability. This practical one‑day course gives you a clear and accessible understanding of the UK and EU rules governing commercial agreements and business behaviour, including restrictive agreements, dominance and market‑share assessment.

With expert guidance, real‑life examples and opportunities for discussion, you’ll build confidence in spotting risks, drafting compliant agreements and advising clients strategically. Ideal for early‑career lawyers, in‑house teams and commercial professionals seeking a strong grounding in competition law.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this Competition Law course at BPP University you will be able to:

• Identify when competition law applies and assess agreements and behaviours for compliance risks
• Apply the key prohibitions under UK and EU law, including Article 101 TFEU (restrictive agreements) and Chapter I CA 1998
• Analyse potential abuses of dominance under Article 102 TFEU and Chapter II CA 1998
• Draft and review agreements using EU and UK Block Exemptions to achieve automatic or comfort‑zone compliance
• Calculate market shares accurately and assess whether an agreement falls below de minimis thresholds
• Recognise red‑flag behaviours such as information‑sharing, resale‑price maintenance, exclusivity arrangements and territorial restrictions
• Understand how UK competition law has diverged from EU law post‑Brexit and the practical implications for businesses
• Advise clients on investigations, dawn raids, leniency applications and the consequences of infringement
• Develop and implement competition compliance policies that minimise organisational risk
• Apply practical examples and case studies to strengthen commercial judgement and client advice