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Competition, Markets, and Regulation

Antitrust Enforcement and Regulation of Digital Platforms: Legal and Economic Aspects

Explore the legal and economic frameworks shaping competition policy and digital platform regulation.

21h (4 days)

€2,150-€1,350

Face-to-face or online

English

Next edition: December 1-4, 2026

Early bird deadline: October 28, 2026

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Competition, Markets, and Regulation

Antitrust Enforcement and Regulation of Digital Platforms: Legal and Economic Aspects

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Who is this Course for?

Competition, Markets, and Regulation

Antitrust Enforcement and Regulation of Digital Platforms: Legal and Economic Aspects

Course overview

Addressing the market power of large digital platforms has become one of the most important challenges in competition policy. This Executive Education course examines the issue from both legal and economic perspectives, drawing on the expertise of leading practitioners and academics with experience in competition authorities, private practice, courts, and academia.

The course will analyse the unique challenges that digital markets create for competition law enforcement. It will examine the key practices employed by major technology firms and discuss EU case-law and some of the most significant abuse of dominance and monopolization cases from the European Union, the United States, and other jurisdictions.

Participants will also explore the rationale behind the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), its objectives, and the latest developments in its implementation and enforcement. Particular attention will be given to the first enforcement actions taken under the DMA and their implications for digital markets.

As the regulatory framework for digital markets continues to evolve, the course provides a timely opportunity to examine the European Commission’s forthcoming Guidelines on the enforcement of Article 102 exclusionary abuses and their potential implications.

Combining legal analysis, economic reasoning, and real-world case studies, the course provides a comprehensive overview of the evolving regulatory landscape and enforcement for digital markets.

Faculty

Discover what makes this Antitrust Enforcement and Digital platform regulation course different

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Expert Faculty: Taught by leading competition law and economics experts.

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Comprehensive Syllabus: Understand antitrust enforcement by examining both the legal framework and the economic reasoning.

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Relevance: Focus on current developments like Article 102 and the EU Digital Markets Act.

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Connect theory with real-world enforcement: Explore some of the most significant cases involving major technology companies.

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Network and Engage: Connect with professionals working across competition authorities, law firms, consultancies, academia, and industry.

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Flexibility: Available both online and face-to-face.

Who is this course for?

This course is specifically aimed at:

Lawyers, economists, policymakers, and managers working on (or interested in) Competition Policy and Regulation in:
- Competition authorities and Regulatory agencies
- Law firms, courts, and tribunals
- Economic consultancy firms
- International organizations and other public institutions
- Corporations
- Other public institutions
- Academics and researchers in competition law and economics

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course, participants will have:

Understood the main economic and legal principles underpinning abuse of dominance enforcement in competition law
Identified and assessed the principal theories of harm used in abuse of dominance cases, and evaluated how these may be balanced against potential pro-competitive effects
Applied economic and legal frameworks to the analysis of real-world competition cases, including recent investigations involving major digital platforms
Interpreted key abuse of dominance provisions and understood how they have been applied in relevant case law
Examined the latest developments in competition policy, including the most recent jurisprudence and the European Commission’s Guidelines on the enforcement of Article 102 exclusionary abuses, and assessed their implications for future enforcement
Understood the rationale, objectives, and early enforcement experience of the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), drawing on insights from policymakers directly involved in its implementation

Key topics for this Antitrust, Competition and Digital Markets course.

Take a look at the topics covered during this course.

Key Topics

Competition issues in digital markets
Legal principles, case-law, and enforcement issues
Exclusivity payments (eg, Google v US, Android)
Law session on exclusivity payments
Tying (Microsoft, Teams, Facebook Marketplace, Meta AI)
Law session on tying
Vertical foreclosure and self-preferencing (Google Shopping, Google/EnelX…)
Law session on vertical foreclosure
Unfair trading practices (Apple Music, Epic v Apple, Booking Spain)
Law session on Unfair trading practices (Apple Music, Epic v Apple, Booking Spain)
The rationale for the DMA
DMA enforcement

Why should you attend BSE Executive Education courses?

All BSE Executive Education courses are taught to the same high standard as our Master’s programs.

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Network with like-minded peers from around the world

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Short courses allow you to learn without a big time commitment

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Try something new and expand your knowledge and career prospects, or advance your thesis

Admissions

If you want to apply for this Competition Economics course, ensure you meet the criteria below.

Next edition: December 1-4, 2026

Early bird deadline: October 28, 2026

Requirements

Candidates are evaluated on an individual basis according to their professional or academic background

Get up to speed with the latest developments in Competition Economics in a short time.

Course Schedule

The times listed are Central European Time (CET). Compare with your time zone on time.is

Please note: The course runs over four days, with two full-day sessions and two half-day sessions.

Instructors, topics, and schedules are subject to change.

Day 1

Time

Session

Professor

13:00-14:00

Registration

14:00-15:45

Competition issues in digital markets

Massimo Motta

Coffee break

16:15-18:00

Legal principles, case-law and enforcement issues

Javier Ruiz

Social Dinner

Day 2

Time

Session

Professor

9:00-10:45

Exclusivity payments (e.g., Google v US, Android)

Chiara Fumagalli

Coffee break

11:15-13:00

Law session on exclusivity payments

Gwenaël Muguet-Poullennec

Lunch

14:00-15:45

Tying (Microsoft, Teams, Facebook Marketplace, Meta AI)

Chiara Fumagalli

Coffee Break

16:15-18:00

Law session on tying

Gwenaël Muguet-Poullennec

Day 3

Time

Session

Professor

9:00-10:45

Vertical foreclosure and self-preferencing (Google Shopping, Google/EnelX…)

Massimo Motta

Coffee Break

11:15-13:00

Law session on vertical foreclosure

Alfonso Lamadrid

Lunch

14:00-15:45

Unfair trading practices (Apple Music, Epic v Apple, Booking Spain)

Massimo Motta

Coffee Break

16:15-18:00

Law session on Unfair trading practices (Apple Music, Epic v Apple, Booking Spain)

Alfonso Lamadrid

Day 4

Time

Session

Professor

9:00-10:45

The rationale for the DMA

Alberto Bacchiega

Coffee Break

11:15-13:00

DMA enforcement

Alberto Bacchiega

Certificate and Fees

Certificate

Participants who attend at least 80% of the course will receive a Certificate of Attendance free of charge. Participants will not be graded or assessed during the course.

Fees

A 10% discount applies when the confirmation payment is completed on or before the announced Early Bird deadline.

Other course discounts are available. Find out more information in our Fees and Discounts pdf .

Fees for courses in other Executive Education programs may vary.

Course

Antitrust Enforcement and Regulation of Digital Platforms: Legal and Economic Aspects

Modality

Face-to-face or online

Total Hours

21h

Regular Fee

€2,150

Reduced Fee*

€1,350

* Reduced Fee applies to the public sector (eg agencies, courts, regulators, competition authorities, government institutions), PhD or Master’s students, Alumni of BSE Master’s programs, and participants who are unemployed.

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What is included in the course fee?

The course fees cover the following: lectures, course materials, two coffee breaks with refreshments per day, and one lunch each day.

There is also a social dinner on the first evening of the course.

Is accommodation included in the course fee?

Accommodation is not included in the course fee. Participants are responsible for finding accommodation.

Are the sessions recorded?

Sessions will be recorded and videos will be available for a month once the course has finished.

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Fees for each course may vary. Please consult each course page for accurate information.

Are there any discounts available?

Yes, BSE offers a variety of discounts on its Executive Education courses. See more information about available discounts or request a personalized discount quote by email .