The ICEL Competition Law Conference 2026, organized by the Irish Centre for European Law in partnership with A&L Goodbody, is scheduled for March 4, 2026, at A&L Goodbody's offices in Dublin. This annual event convenes judges, practitioners, and regulators to discuss significant developments in Irish and EU competition law.
The conference will cover key topics such as the European Commission's current competition agenda, recent developments in the Court of Justice of the European Union, lessons from major cartel enforcement cases like the Bus Cartel case, the operation of the Competition (Amendment) Act 2022, dawn raids and enforcement powers, collective damages actions, and foreign direct investment screening. The program includes expert-led panel discussions and interactive roundtable sessions.
Notable speakers include Alan McCarthy (A&L Goodbody), Maureen O’Neill (ComReg, Chief Adjudicator), Pedro Caro de Sousa (Commission Legal Service), Bernadette Quigley SC (Bar of Ireland), Tony McGillicuddy SC (Bar of Ireland), and The Hon. Ms Justice Nuala Butler (Court of Appeal). The event offers networking opportunities and is relevant for solicitors, barristers, in-house counsel, economists, regulators, and professionals interested in competition and consumer protection law.
Attendees can earn 5 CPD points in the general/legal knowledge category. Tickets are available with discounts for ICEL members and students/trainees/pupils.
Event Details
- Date
- March 3, 2026
- Location
- 🇮🇪 Dublin, Ireland
- A&L Goodbody, 25 North Wall Quay, Dublin 1 D01 H104
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- Solicitors, barristers, in-house counsel, economists, regulators, and professionals interested in competition and consumer protection law.
- CLE Credits
- 5 CPD points in the general/legal knowledge category
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