CompLaw: UK
Examine how the CMA is adapting to the current political reality, their recent enforcement actions and how they are addressing the challenges of AI.
Gain the full picture by hearing from regulators, in-house counsel, private practice lawyers and economists.
Get the complete picture across competition and consumer protection
Attend both CompLaw: UK and Consumer Protection Forum to explore the regulatory and legal issues shaping businesses today.
In-house counsel attend both events free.
All other professionals can save £600 when booking both.
Elevate your expertise with insights from experts shaping the industry:
Ensure you are up to date with UK competition law policy & enforcement, then discuss strategies to address current practical competition law challenges:
UK competition law policy
Hear directly from the CMA on their current enforcement priorities. Then, analyse how UK competition law policy is developing in the current political climate, including the CMA's 2026-2029 strategy, government's strategic steer to the CMA and proposals for the Competition Reform Bill.
Merger control
Ensure you are fully up to date with merger control by reviewing significant recent mergers, the CMA's assessment of efficiency arguments, approach to remedies, failing firm defence and consolidation trends in key sectors.
Algorithmic collusion
Examine the CMA's algorithmic pricing investigation into STR/CoStar, theories of harm, and how to best advise clients on third-party pricing and data tools in light of this. Then, hear how the CMA is using AI-generated screening in investigations.
Cartels and enforcement
Gain an update on the CMA's latest enforcement actions, as well as the revised guidance for whistleblowers, updated leniency policy, approaches to settlements, and recent civil penalties for destruction of evidence.
Consumer protection
Analyse the CMA’s use of consumer protection powers and recent investigations, assess whether the CMA has too much freedom in how they calculate fines, and gain practical tips for compliance.
Private enforcement
Review the consultation on the Competition Redress Regime and Law Society’s consultation on extending collective redress to consumer actions, the role of class reps, distribution of damages to class members, and the role of funders and experts.
CPD Certification - 6.5 CPD Hours Available
Attendance at this conference may be used to claim CPD from your professional body. The number of hours, or points may vary from body to body. Upon request, we will supply you with a certificate of attendance to facilitate your CPD submission with your professional membership organisation.
CompLaw: UK in numbers:
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Attendees
Years as the leading review of UK competition law developments
25+
Speakers from across the UK competition law world sharing their practical insights
What makes Informa's events different?
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We know events, but your expertise shapes our agendas. Our approach goes beyond consulting a select few—we engage the entire community through comprehensive interviews, ensuring our conferences deliver:
- Timely insights that address current industry challenges
- Technical depth that advances professional knowledge
- Practical solutions you can implement immediately
We bring together the whole competition law universe
Our events bring together voices from every corner of the competition law landscape, delivering truly comprehensive insights:
- Regulators will discuss how they are approaching competition law policy and enforcement
- In-house counsel will offer their practical strategies
- Private practice lawyers will provide definitive guidance
- Barristers will dissect the latest cases
- Economists will deliver expert perspectives
- ...as well as academics & associations
