Experts analyze the limits of free competition and the role of compliance in the corporate sector

Bofill Mir | In an increasingly demanding regulatory environment, analyzing the legal boundaries of inter-company interactions has become a critical pillar of corporate governance. Under this premise, the specialized seminar "Free Competition: Contact with Competitors, Limits, and Key Compliance Measures" was held.

The session featured presentations by leading experts in the field: Manfred Zink, Director of Antitrust; Francisca Ossa Monge, Senior Associate; and Pascale Fouillioux Puentes, Legal Manager of Antitrust at SMU S.A.

Focus on Prevention and the Role of the Board During the meeting, the specialists broke down the most common risk scenarios companies face in their relationships with other market players. A central point of discussion was the strategic role of the Board of Directors in implementing compliance standards to ensure operational integrity.
Key topics addressed included:

• Ethical and Legal Boundaries: Defining clear lines regarding contact with competitors.
• Applicable Standards: A review of current regulations and regulatory trends.
• Compliance Measures: Practical tools to prevent contingencies and strengthen internal corporate culture.

Synergy Between Legal Practice and In-House Experience
What set this session apart was its pragmatic approach. Through the review of case studies, the speakers provided concrete applications for business reality. This methodology allowed for a combination of the law firm’s technical and analytical vision with the operational and strategic in-house experience provided by SMU’s legal management.ç
The event concluded with an expression of gratitude to the attendees and special recognition for Pascale Fouillioux for her management and commitment to the success of this professional training and update session.

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