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Experiences
of Competition Law from around the World
New
Delhi, March 21, 2007
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CUTS
International is organising an international
research symposium from 22-24th March to
deliberate on political economy constraints that
developing countries face in implementing their
competition and regulatory regimes. Considering
the presence of several experts/practioners on
Competition Law, CUTS International, FICCI and
SILF organized an interactive workshop, titled
“Experiences of Competition Law from around the
World” on March 21st in New Delhi.
Pradeep Mehta, Secretary General, CUTS
International and Lalit Bhasin, Co-Chairman
FICCI’s committee on Corporate Law & Legal Affairs
& President, Society of Indian Law Firms welcomed
a gathering of experienced competition
practitioners and experts in Competition Law in
the said seminar. In his welcome address, Mr.
Mehta emphasised that the seminar has got together
experts from various countries, which would share
their experience in dealing with Competition
regimes.
This
would help us in understanding the functioning of
competition regimes across the globe and derive
necessary lessons for implementing the same in
India.
Frederic Jenny, Judge, French Supreme Court, gave
a brief snapshot of Competition Laws from around
the world and elucidated on the requirement for a
Competition Law in the keynote address. He
emphasised that there is a need to create
awareness among the general public about
competition and benefits of having a competition
policy/law in a given country. Vinod Dhall,
Member, Competition Commission of India in his
inaugural address, gave a brief snapshot of
history of Competition Law in India.
The
seminar was widely attended by representatives
from law firms, CCI, business houses and media.
This indicates the keen interests that various
stakeholders in India have in understanding and
knowing the competition issues and how it would
effect their behaviour.
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