Counsel+ Roundtables: Regulatory update and preparing for change

On 1 January 2025 key provisions of the UK’s Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act (DMCCA) 2024 were introduced on merger control and the regulation of digital markets, with the new consumer protection regime expected to come into force from April. The new public procurement rules take effect from 24 February, alongside the new failure to prevent fraud corporate offence from 1 September. And the regulation of AI, data protection and sustainability are evolving.

Hosted and led by Partner, Anthony Woolich, Blake Morgan is pleased to be hosting a series of roundtables across our offices, as part of our Counsel+ forum, our platform specifically for in-house lawyers.

This important regulatory update and discussion is also an opportunity for senior legal counsel to get to know each other, share experiences and thoughts about their roles and businesses in an informal and confidential environment.

The sessions will provide essential guidance on the key aspects of the new legislation, the implications and challenges for businesses in the UK and practical tips for compliance. We will address regulatory changes on:

• Competition law
• Digital markets, AI, and data protection
• Consumer protection
• Failure to prevent fraud
• Public procurement
• Sustainability

The sessions will last one hour with an update and presentation for the first 30 minutes, followed by a roundtable discussion on practical considerations and Q&A.

There are limited spaces to attend so please get in touch quickly to secure your place. The sessions will run on a discreet, Chatham House Rules basis.

Find out more about our Counsel+ Forum here.

Blake Morgan London

Date:
Thursday, 20 March 2025

Location:
Blake Morgan
6 New Street Square
London
EC4A 3DJ

Agenda:
5pm – Registration
5:15-6:15pm – Presentation, discussion & Q&A
6:15-7:30pm – Networking and drinks
7:30pm – Event close

Cost:
No charge

Blake Morgan Cardiff

Date:
Tuesday, 25 March 2025

Location:
Blake Morgan
One Central Square
Cardiff
CF10 1FS

Agenda:
9-9:30am – Networking and breakfast
9:30-10.30am – Presentation, discussion & Q&A
10.30am – Event close

Cost:
No charge

Blake Morgan Reading

Date:
Thursday, 27 March 2025

Location:
Blake Morgan
Apex Plaza
Forbury Rd
Reading
RG1 1AX

Agenda:
5pm – Registration
5:15-6:15pm – Presentation, discussion & Q&A
6:15-7:30pm – Networking and drinks
7:30pm – Event close

Cost:
No charge

Blake Morgan Southampton

Date:
Tuesday, 1 April 2025

Location:
Blake Morgan
New Kings Court
Tollgate
Chandler’s Ford
Eastleigh
SO53 3LG

Agenda:
9-9:30am – Networking and breakfast
9:30-10.30am – Presentation, discussion & Q&A
10.30am – Event close

Cost:
No charge