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The GE/Honeywell Case
Monday 19th December 2005
at 222 Gray's Inn Road, London WC1X 8XF

On 14 December 2005, the European Court is at last expected to give its long-awaited ruling in the GE/Honeywell case.

We plan to do a quick analysis and a short early evening seminar the following Monday, 19 December, looking at its implications for future deals.

Our principal speakers will be Christophe Humpe from our Brussels office and one of the best-known competition economists, Dr Mike Walker, of Charles River. We also hope to have input from an experienced and knowledgeable audience, including representatives from some of the competition authorities.

Background
The key issues and questions being considered are:

• What does this mean for deals between companies in neighbouring markets (i.e. so-called "conglomerate" effects rather than direct horizontal overlaps)?
• Are more or less of these deals likely to go to Phase 2 - or even be blocked?
• What does the case have to say about the burden on the Commission to prove its case?
• Will the court reign in the Commission's margin of discretion?

Timetable

• 17:00 Registration (refreshments)
• 17.30 Seminar starts
• 18.30 Seminar ends (refreshments)

Training
SJ Berwin is accredited as a provider of continuing professional development by the Law Society and other professional bodies. Attendance at this seminar qualifies as 1 CPD hour, quoting reference 012/SJBE.

RSVP
RSVP by email to abbie.mccartney@sjberwin.com including in the message your name and organisation. Alternatively by fax on 020 7533 2000. Colleagues are welcome to come with you or in your place, but please let us know if this is the case.