Understanding and complying with competition law is essential for protecting your organisation from serious legal, financial, and reputational risks. This course provides a clear, practical guide to recognising anticompetitive behaviour, avoiding unlawful agreements, and ensuring your business operates on a fair and level playing field.
Using the Competition Act 1998, Enterprise Act 2002, and relevant EU provisions as a framework, learners will explore the key principles of competition law, the risks of noncompliance, and the severe consequences for both organisations and individuals. The course also covers how to identify and avoid risky interactions with competitors, manage sensitive information, and respond appropriately if faced with potentially anticompetitive situations.
Whether you’re a director, manager, sales professional, or procurement specialist, this training will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to safeguard your organisation’s integrity while promoting healthy market competition.
This course covers:
Understanding the purpose of competition law and its role in promoting fair markets
Recognise the main UK and EU legislation governing competition, including the Competition Act 1998 and Enterprise Act 2002
Identify the consequences of noncompliance for organisations and individuals, including fines, disqualification, and criminal sanctions
Distinguish between horizontal and vertical agreements, and understand when they may be anticompetitive
Recognise the four key cartel activities – price fixing, market sharing, output restriction, and bid rigging – and why they are prohibited
Understand what constitutes a dominant market position and the types of abusive conduct that can lead to enforcement action
Identify what information can and cannot be shared with competitors, suppliers, and customers
Apply best practice when in contact with competitors, including how to handle unsolicited sensitive information and exit inappropriate discussions
Recognise red flag scenarios and take prompt, appropriate action to protect your organisation
Follow practical dos and don’ts to ensure ongoing compliance with competition law
