November 2021
Brussels, Belgium
Competition Law & Regulation in the Telecoms, Media & Technology Sector
In-depth review of regulation and practical analysis of recent cases
2020 expert speakers that joined us include:
UP-TO-THE-MINUTE GUIDANCE ON THE LEGAL ISSUES AFFECTING THE TELECOMS, MEDIA & TECHNOLOGY SECTORS:
Gain an in-depth review of the major regulatory and case law developments affecting the TMT sector, then join us for highly focused streamed sessions on the specific issues affecting telecoms, media and technology.
Regulating the TMT Sector
Regulating the TMT Sector
In the morning we have3 sessionsdedicated to regulation in the TMT sector including a Keynote Address from theEuropean Commission,a session on implementation of theNew Regulatory Frameworkwhich will examine in detail NRA's and BEREC's approaches and finally a look atdigital sector regulationincluding the latest on the proposals for the new competition law tool and the Digital Services Act.
Merger Control
Merger Control
3dedicated sessions on merger control. Analyse the impact ofHutchinson-O2on merger control in the sector and its likely consequences for consolidation across the sector. Gain insights intoeconomic perspectiveson mergers in the sector. Look at the latest proposals for theMarket Definition Reviewand discuss the challenges to market definition caused specifically by the TMT sector.
Foreign Investment and Critical Infrastructure
Foreign Investment and Critical Infrastructure
As geopolitics and competition law collide, examine current approaches and future challenges offoreign investment in critical infrastructure. Review the 5G legal toolbox including implications forHuaweiand sanctions. Examine the Commission’s White Paper on an Instrument on Foreign Subsidies and their strategic approach to foreign investment in critical infrastructure.
1 of 2 highly focused streamed sessions covered:
1. Media:
1. Media:
Vertical issues in the media sectorincluding the latest onUniversalmerchandising andPay-TV.
2. Telecoms:
2. Telecoms:
An analysis of the different models ofnetwork sharing,including in the context of 5G and their competition law implications. The latest developments in theinterface between IP and competition lawwere examined.
3. Technology:
3. Technology:
Thechallenges of multi-sided platformsfor competition law including market definition and the potential for remedies were considered.