Description
The presentation will be discussing the following topics:
(1) An overview of competition law;
(2) Proposed amendments to include merger control; and
(3) Recent case laws.
CPD Prime | Competition Law and Impending Merger Control
The presentation will be discussing the following topics:
(1) An overview of competition law;
(2) Proposed amendments to include merger control; and
(3) Recent case laws.
Member (SLS & AAS): RM 60
Member: RM 60
Law Student: RM 30
Pupil in Chambers: RM 30
Non-Member: RM 120
Member: RM 60
Law Student: RM 30
Pupil in Chambers: RM 30
Non-Member: RM 120
CPD Points: 2
Event Code:
T3/19022025/BC/BC252025/2
T3/19022025/BC/BC252025/2
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Speaker
Suren Rajah graduated from the University of Wales, Aberystwyth and is a Barrister-at-Law of the Honourable Society of Inner Temple, where he was admitted to the Bar of England and Wales in 2009. He was subsequently admitted as an advocate and solicitor of the High Court of Malaya in 2010. Presently, he manages his own private practice, focusing on a competition law, corporate and commercial advisory, and dispute resolution.
With an interest in competition law, Suren has amassed experience in this domain, previously serving as a Senior Assistant Director (Enforcement) at the Malaysia Competition Commission (“MyCC”). As an member of MyCC's investigative team during the its formative years, he played a pivotal role in shaping its enforcement strategies. Suren was instrumental in the development and drafting of internal Standard Operating Procedures (“SOPs”) for handling investigations and search and seizure operations. He was later selected by MyCC as the subject matter expert (“SME”) and speaker for seminars and talks on the Competition Act 2010.
Suren advises diverse clientele on effective competition law compliance strategies, ranging from commercial contract guidance to implementing robust measures to safeguard against anti-competitive practices. Additionally, he assists clients in facilitating collaborative efforts with their competitors, thereby achieving cost savings and advancing their Environmental, Social, and Governance (“ESG”) initiatives.
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