22 June 2022
Le Châtelain Brussels Hotel,
Brussels, Belgium

Vertical Restraints & Distribution

Analyse the new Vertical Block Exemption Regulation and its practical implications for your distribution strategies

Whether you are a manufacturer, retailer or distributor ensure you are up to date

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Manufacturers, retailers, distributors, regulators & top legal minds joining us in Brussels in 2022 include:

Sophie Moonen

Head of Unit A1 – Antitrust case support and policy, DG Comp

European Commission

Anselm Rodenhausen

Team Lead Antitrust & Distribution Law

Zalando SE

Robert van Mastrigt

Senior Managing Counsel

Booking.com International B.V.

Ann Pope

Senior Director Antitrust

Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)

Andreas Eberhardt

Brand Lead / Head of Antitrust & Co-Head of E-Commerce

Richemont

Elisabeth Puistienne

Associate General Counsel

Levi Strauss & Co Europe

Tommy Gorham

Vice President & Associate General Counsel, Global Antitrust & Trade Relations, E-Business Operations Europe/AMA

Procter & Gamble

Margarida Robalo Cordeiro

Legal Officer

Autoridade da Concorrencia

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Share practical insights on key themes in 2022:

Old VBER vs New VBER

Join a practical comparison of old VBER vs new VBER to understand how the rules for information exchange, agency, RPM, territorial restrictions and exclusive distribution have changed.

Platforms & Dual Distribution

Review how the new VBER and DMA approach platforms, and their implications for hybrid platforms.

Information Exchange

During this practical session, our speakers will consider what is and isn't allowed in light of the Commission’s recent guidance, as well as how to make assessments for information that is on neither of these lists.

National Developments in 5 Key Jurisdictions

Learn about the latest developments at national level in key jurisdictions including France, Germany, Italy, Portugal and Switzerland to help you ensure you are fully up to date.

CMA's Approach

Discuss the current proposals for UK Vertical Agreements Block Exemption Order (VABEO), how it will interact with EU VBER and what businesses need to do to manage different sets of rules.

Mixed Distribution Systems in Practice

Examine the new options for distribution systems, how to best align them and their strategic implications for corporates during this highly practical workshop led by in-house counsel.

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