Competition Law and Fair Trading
Competition breaches carry severe penalties and often arise from ordinary commercial conduct that staff did not recognise as risky. This course explains prohibited practices in plain terms and builds the awareness that keeps commercial teams on the right side of the line.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Why competition law exists and what it prohibits
- 02Cartels: price fixing, market allocation and collusive tendering
- 03Information exchange and the risks of trade association contact
- 04Vertical arrangements, resale pricing and exclusivity
- 05Abuse of a dominant position
- 06Merger control and when notification is required
- 07Investigations, search operations and building a compliance programme
What you will gain
- Recognise the conduct that competition law prohibits
- Avoid informal contacts with competitors that create risk
- Structure pricing and distribution arrangements lawfully
- Identify abuse of dominance risks in your market conduct
- Respond correctly to a search operation or regulator investigation
- Build a competition compliance programme for commercial teams
Who should attend
- Sales and commercial managers
- Legal and compliance staff
- Procurement professionals
- Executives and business unit heads
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 to 27 Oct 2026 | Pretoria | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 16 to 17 Nov 2026 | Durban | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 1 to 2 Dec 2026 | Cape Town | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 11 to 12 Jan 2027 | Johannesburg | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 16 to 17 Feb 2027 | London | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 27 to 28 Apr 2027 | Dubai | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 28 to 29 Jun 2027 | Pretoria | 2 Days | R10,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R10,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 2 Days
- Field
- Legal, Contracts & Compliance
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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