M26052 - Basic Principles of Competition Law - (Online) (13 Oct 2026)

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:15:00 GMT

A session organised in collaboration with the Malta Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority (MCCAA).

Registration Time: 09:00
Sessions Time: 09:15- 12:30 including a 15-minute break
Speaker: Dr Bernice Bianchi
Venue: Online Webinar

Participation Fees
MIA Members: €40

Malta Chamber of Commerce Members: €40

Malta Chamber of SMEs Members : €40.00

Non-MIA Members: €80.00

Retired Members: €40.00

Students: €40.00

Group bookings for 3 or more participants available.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

The session will discuss the fundamental notions of Maltese competition law, with particular reference to EU law. It will provide an overview of the Maltese Competition Act and its main sources, namely Article 101 and Article 102 of the TFEU.
The discussion will begin by considering anticompetitive agreements as contemplated under Article 5 of the Competition Act, in particular examining what constitutes collusive behaviour between undertakings. This will be followed by an analysis of Article 9 of the Competition Act, addressing the notion of dominance, the special responsibility borne by dominant undertakings, and the abuse of such dominant positions.
Finally, the session will address merger control in Malta, with specific reference to the appraisal of concentrations in the Maltese scenario.

Why is the session of relevance to our members?

Managerial or corporate accountants, business or financial advisors, CEOs, accounting consultants and advisory professionals can all find this course useful in their work. These professionals must keep abreast on the competition law consequences which might be triggered during the business activities of the company. Examples of when these issues will arise would be in the case a company holds a dominant position in a relevant market or in the case where mergers or acquisitions with other companies are being contemplated. In the latter cases, there are certain notification obligations and the merger clearance would be required in terms of the specific competition rules.

Target Audience

Accountants and other professionals who are in managerial or decision making roles

Speaker's Profile

Dr Bernice Bianchi is a senior legal officer at the Office for Competition within the Malta Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority, joining the Office in 2014 after obtaining her Doctor of Laws degree (LL.D.) from the University of Malta. She is involved in overseeing investigations into suspected infringements of Maltese and EU Competition law and holds a warrant to practice before the Maltese Law Courts, representing the Office in litigation before the Maltese Courts. Bernice is also a visiting lecturer at the University of Malta, lecturing in competition law.

EVeNT CPE COMPETENCies

3 Professional

WEBINARS TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Terms and conditions apply

DISCLAIMEr

By registering and/or booking for this event, you agree that MIA will collect your information and use it in accordance with its Privacy Notice available at the following link. Booking and personal data collected may also be shared with MCCCA for the purpose of administering the event

Please note that all webinars are recorded by the MIA. Such recordings will be retained by the MIA for internal use.

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M26052 - Basic Principles of Competition Law - (Online) (13 Oct 2026)

A session organised in collaboration with the Malta Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority (MCCAA).

Registration Time: 09:00 Sessions Time: 09:15- 12:30 including a 15-minute break Speaker: Dr Bernice Bianchi Venue: Online Webinar

Participation Fees MIA Members: €40

Malta Chamber of Commerce Members: €40

Malta Chamber of SMEs Members : €40.00

Non-MIA Members: €80.00

Retired Members: €40.00

Students: €40.00

Group bookings for 3 or more participants available.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Why is the session of relevance to our members?

Target Audience

Accountants and other professionals who are in managerial or decision making roles

Speaker's Profile

EVeNT CPE COMPETENCies

3 Professional

WEBINARS TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Terms and conditions apply

DISCLAIMEr

By registering and/or booking for this event, you agree that MIA will collect your information and use it in accordance with its Privacy Notice available at the following link. Booking and personal data collected may also be shared with MCCCA for the purpose of administering the event

Please note that all webinars are recorded by the MIA. Such recordings will be retained by the MIA for internal use.

Registration Time: 09:00
Sessions Time: 09:15- 12:30 including a 15-minute break
Speaker: Dr Bernice Bianchi
Venue: Online Webinar

Participation Fees
MIA Members: €40