Feedback from ACLA Master classes in 2011

Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane
The master class provided participants from a range of organisations with an understanding of the ‘essentials’ of competition law. It entailed an overview of the relevant parts of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth), covering the underlying economic policy and concepts, the substantive prohibitions on anti-competitive conduct and a range of enforcement and compliance issues. Details of the next ACLA Master Class will be available in 2012.

80% of attendees rated the master class as excellent.
95% of attendees would recommend the class to others.
100% of attendees noted that their expectations were either met or exceeded.

• “… very impressed with the course, it is probably the best course I have attended in the last 3-4 years – very practical as well as covering the theory”
• “…was exactly as I expected, great!”
• “…useful insights, but the structure and content of Caron’s sessions were the best part – most useful
• “…great course, well run, Caron an impressive and engaging presenter”
• “Materials very good – appreciated the rigour with which they were put together…”
• “Freehills gave good practical information…ACCC was also a great presentation…”
• “…my expectations were exceeded”
• “ACCC presentation extremely valuable – also interesting presentations from Freehills…”
• “Very good, practical view useful”
• “…very practical…very thorough session”
• “…my knowledge was refreshed and I learned of recent developments”
• “Good; real life perspective…”
• “Excellent…able to explain difficult topic in layman’s terms”
• “Very strong practical focus, which is very useful”
• “…my expectations were more than met…”
• “…very glad the class came to Brisbane! Caron was a fantastic presenter, very knowledgeable on the topic. Materials very good as well. A very worthwhile seminar”
• “…very good, well paced…”
• “…very well done…”
• “…very good update and practical”

Melbourne

75% of attendees rated the master class as excellent.
92% of attendees would recommend the class to others.
100% of attendees noted that their expectations were either met or exceeded.

Some feed back from Melbourne participants -

• “ACCC presentation extremely valuable – also interesting presentations from Freehills…”
• “Very good, practical view useful”
• “…very practical…very thorough session”
• “…my knowledge was refreshed and I learned of recent developments”

Sydney

83% of attendees rated the master class as excellent.
95% of attendees would recommend the class to others.
100% of attendees noted that their expectations were either met or exceeded.

Some feed back from Sydney participants -

• “… very impressed with the course, it is probably the best course I have attended in the last 3-4 years – very practical as well as covering the theory”
• “…was exactly as I expected, great!”
• “…useful insights, but the structure and content of Caron’s sessions were the best part – most useful”
• “…great course, well run, Caron an impressive and engaging presenter”
• “Materials very good – appreciated the rigour with which they were put together…”
• “Freehills gave good practical information…ACCC was also a great presentation…”
• “…my expectations were exceeded

Brisbane

82% of attendees rated the master class as excellent.
100% of attendees would recommend the class to others.
100% of attendees noted that their expectations were either met or exceeded.

Some feed back from Brisbane participants -

• “Good; real life perspective…”
• “Excellent…able to explain difficult topic in layman’s terms”
• “Very strong practical focus, which is very useful”
• “…my expectations were more than met…
• “…very glad the class came to Brisbane! Caron was a fantastic presenter, very knowledgeable on the topic. Materials very good as well. A very worthwhile seminar”
• “…very good, well paced…”
• “…very well done…”
• “…very good update and practical”

Feedback from Master Class participants in 2010

The Sydney and Melbourne ACLA Master Class attracted 46 in-house counsel from Australia's leading companies. The seminars provided participants with an understanding of the ‘essentials’ of competition law. It also gave participants the opportunity to hear presentations by members of the Freehills competition law team, ACCC Executive General Manager for Enforcement, Marcus Bezzi and ACCC Commissioner for Enforcement, Sarah Court.

Sydney

Feedback following the Sydney Master Class stated that:

• 90% rated the quality of the presentation as excellent or very good.
• 100% of the feedback respondents rated the Master Class as 4 or 5 out of 5
• 100% said they would recommend the Master Class to others.

Below are some comments from the ACLA Sydney Competition Law Master Class participants:

• “I was seeking a more ‘rounded’ education in this area of the law. The Master Class was a great mix of theoretical, practical and legal approaches.”
• “Caron was very knowledgeable, interesting and engaging. Very worthwhile seminar.”
• “All three sessions were exceptional – very informative.”
• “What was delivered exceeded my expectations.”
• “My knowledge of competition law was patchy and I wanted to better understand the fundamentals and have a clearer roadmap of how to approach the provisions. Now I feel much more comfortable about dealing with issues in practice.”
• “It was a good overview. I understand a lot more than previously.”
• “I was relieved to find that I was already on the ‘right track’ with my understanding but now feel confident that I have added further building blocks to my knowledge.”
• “It was very valuable to bring practical application to the theory.”

Melbourne

Feedback following the Melbourne Master Class stated that:

• 100% rated the quality of the presentations as excellent or very good,
• 100% rated the Master Class as 4 or 5 out of 5,
• 93% said it fulfilled or exceeded their expectations, and
• 100% said they would recommend it to others.

Below are some comments from the ACLA Melbourne Competition Law Master Class participants:

• “I thought it was fantastic.”
• “All presenters were excellent, but Caron in particular.”
• “Very good practical insights.”
• “Valuable for ‘on the ground perspective.’”
• “It provided a very useful and well presented overview. I look forward to following up by reading the printed materials.”
• “Very clear presentation. Extremely comprehensive materials.”
• “Valuable and well delivered. Good practical advice.”
• “Gave good tips and was very useful.”
• “Sarah Court was excellent.”
• “Added excellent information on practical approach to M&A and Section 46.”
• "Very good."

Feedback from Master Class participants in 2009

For the forty in-house counsel who took part, the ACLA Competition Law Master Class provided a great opportunity to examine the Trade Practices Act in detail, with a tailored focus on issues relevant to those working in-house.

Feedback collected after the Master Class stated that, of those who took part, 64 per cent rated the quality of the Master Class presentation as ‘Excellent’. One hundred per cent rated the class either four or five out of five, and everyone who took part said that they would recommend the Master Class to their colleagues.

Below are some comments from the ACLA Competition Law Master Class participants:

“Competition law is very relevant to my company’s business and we wanted to have a better understanding of it in-house, rather than having to revert to external counsel for minor questions. It was a fantastic course.”

“I wanted to update my knowledge of TPA law, gain a better understanding and consolidate my knowledge. The Master Class was great as it was not pitched ‘too low’. It was well constructed and thought provoking. The presenter had an excellent understanding of the law and ability to impart knowledge.”

“I enrolled in the Master Class to get an intensive and practical overview by a leader in the field. I received the benefits I was seeking and it left me considering further study in this area.”

“The presentation was excellent. Pitched to a good standard, not too much dumbing down despite the range of areas covered.”