THE HONG KONG INSTITUTE OF SURVEYORS

Code	:	2017153
Event Name	:	The first investigations and cases under the HK Competition Ordinance: likely impact on the construction sector
CPD Code	:	Formal Events
Speaker	:	Mr Francois Renard, Allen & Overy
Event Date	:	2017-09-14
Event Time	:	6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Registration Closing Date	:	2017-08-31
CPD Hour(s)	:	1.5
Divisional PQSL Hour(s)	:	1.5
Venue	:	Allen & Overy Office, 9/F Three Exchange Square, Central, Hong Kong
Division	:	GPD
Fee	:	HK$150 for member; HK$200 for non-member (HK$30 walk in surcharge for all pricings listed)
Priority	:	First-come-first-served; Maximum 100 persons; All members are welcome
Language	:	English
Details	:	François Renard, a EU antitrust lawyer and HK qualified solicitor, with 20 years of experience in the competition field, including in the construction sector, in Europe, China and Hong Kong, will draw some lessons regarding the major recent developments related to the Competition Ordinance, in particular: the first competition case before the Competition Tribunal, the first Competition Commission’s on-going investigations, its proposal to include Statutory Bodies in the scope of the Competition Ordinance, and the recent appointments of new executives and personnel at the Competition Commission, including its CEO, head of legal, head of economics, and senior executive. The discussion will focus on the likely impact of these recent developments on the construction industry. Note – Allen & Overy is involved in the first competition case before the Competition Tribunal, and also represents entities in on-going investigations launched by the Competition Commission.
Payment	:	HKD 150
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