Vertical Restraints & Distribution

Analyse how the new VBER is working in practice during the transition period, including which grey areas still remain and whether the benefits of the VBER are being used in full. 

Review the latest developments at national level in key jurisdictions, including France, Germany, UK, Switzerland and Norway to help ensure you're fully up to date.

Consider one of the thorniest topics in vertical restraints, including what is and what isn't possible when it comes to data sharing, the interface of the VBER with the DMA and the latest developments in RPM to ensure that you are fully compliant. 

Get the latest guidance on selective distribution, discuss best strategies to help you overcome the challenges of monitoring distribution networks in the digital landscape, and then analyse how to best deal with a disparity of approaches in the EU, UK and Switzerland. 

Join this practical session to consider the difference between lawful bundling of purchasing power and abusive exploitation of purchasing power, the latest developments in abuse of economic dependence rules in key European markets and recent case law in territorial supply constraints. 

Consider practical implications of the choice of distribution models - whether it's agency or franchising, including trends in distribution law and non-compete restrictions.