34th Annual IBA Communications and Competition Law Conference
28 Apr - 29 Apr 2025
Session information
Structural and Functional separation to remedy abuse of dominance
Tuesday 29 April (1130 - 1250)
Committee(s)
Antitrust Section
(Lead)
Communications Law Committee
(Lead)
Description
Abuse of dominance remains a pressing issue in digital markets where a few large players often hold significant market power. This session will examine recent cases of alleged abuse, discuss the evolving standards for dominance in digital markets, and explore regulatory approaches to address such issues. Panelists will debate the role of competition law in curbing anti-competitive practices, including self-preferencing, unfair trading conditions, and barriers to entry, aiming to ensure a fair and competitive environment.
Session / Workshop Chair(s)
| Guilherme Ribas | TozziniFreire Advogados, São Paulo, Brazil; Secretary, Communications Law Committee |
| Katrin Schallenberg | Clifford Chance LLP, Paris, France |
Speakers
| Debra J Aron | Charles River Associates, Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Nicholas Banasevic | Microsoft, Brussels, Belgium |
| Assimakis Komninos | White & Case LLP, Brussels, Belgium |
| Carlota Reyners Fontana | European Commission DG for Connect, Brussels, Belgium |