The Competition Next Gen Summit 2026

Bringing together the rising stars of European Competition Law & Litigation to forge networks, discuss experiences and build their own personal brand at an affordable price.

3rd - 4th March 2026 | Central London

Complimentary attendance for In-House Counsel, Regulatory Authorities and Government Representatives

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150+ Competition Law & Litigation Attendees from across Europe contributing to the programme in London this year!

Content Driven & Network Focused 

Back for its second year, in London for 2026, don’t miss out on the Only Dedicated Forum for the Competition Law & Litigation community’s next generation of experts and rising stars to build their own networks, share experiences and develop their personal brand.

Built around the three key themes of career development, law and litigation select your choice of keynote presentations, focused round tables, fire-side chats, panels session and case studies on the agenda. And, take the opportunity to participate in the host of unique networking opportunities all included in one affordable conference price.

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Complimentary Attendance Available

for In-House Counsel

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Maximising the Value of Your Time!

We’ve asked your peers to curate a programme focused on today’s key topics so every moment out of the office counts.

Meet Your Next Gen 'Law' Advisory Board

 

 

Meet Your Next Gen 'Litigation' Advisory Board

 

Select Your Mix of Sessions From Three Workshop Streams

With three workshop streams each day, on Competition Law and Litigation alongside Career Advancing Soft Skills sessions, you'll have the opportunity to select your choice of sessions from across the different streams to build an agenda that best suits your practice.

These smaller group sessions are specifically designed to facilitate enhanced discussion and more focussed learning. In addition, you'll also have the opportunity to get to know your fellow attendees through the more open dialogue this format allows.

Day 1 Workshop Streams

Workshop Stream A

Regulatory Challenges

  • Discussing the State of Merger Control and Deals
  • Navigating Competition Developments in Digital Markets        
  • Lessons Learned from Key Foreign Direct Investment Regimes
  • Exploring Developments in Foreign Subsidies Regulation

Workshop Stream B

Litigation Strategy

  • Effectively Navigating Case Management Challenges
  • Exploring Competition Collective Redress Throughout Europe
  • Examining Settlements and Distribution 
  • Examining the State of Litigation Funding in European Competition Litigation 

Workshop Stream C

Next Gen Leaders

  • Examining Pitfalls to Coordinating In-House and Private Practice Teams
  • Discussing Effective Networking: Tips and Tricks to Maximise Opportunities
  • Promoting Diversity & Inclusion in the Competition Law World
  • Putting Together a Business Case: Discussing External and Internal Best Practice

Day 2 Workshop Streams

Workshop Stream A

Merger & Deal Challenges

  • Examining Below-Threshold Merger Control
  • Assessing Mergers & Acquisitions in Sensitive Sectors

Workshop Stream B

Litigation Strategy

  • Assessing Damages Valuations and the Role of Experts in Competition Litigation
  • Examining Collective Redress Claim Vehicles Across Jurisdictions

Workshop Stream C

Antitrust Developments

  • Examining Developments in Abuse of Dominance Enforcement
  • Navigating Challenges Between Sustainability and Antitrust Goals

Just Some of The Topics on the Agenda:

 

What Private Practice Needs to
Know About In-House

 

Navigating Antitrust Concerns in
Artificial Intelligence 

 

Examining Collective Redress
Claim Vehicles Across Jurisdictions

Navigating Challenges Between
Sustainability and Antitrust Goals

Assessing Damages Valuations
and the Role of Experts
in Competition Litigation

Examining Pitfalls to Coordinating
In-House and Private Practice Teams
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Your Expert Speaker Programme Includes:

Richard Maliniak
Richard Maliniak Counsel
Nedelka Kubáč advokáti (Czechia/Slovakia)
Imogen Green
Imogen Green Associate
Baker McKenzie (UK)
Tom Hanson
Tom Hanson Partner
Dentons (UK)
Alex Olive
Alex Olive General Counsel
Payment Systems Regulator (Former Head of Risk Identification and Analysis and Enforcement, Investment Security Unit - Cabinet Office)
Claire Shepherd
Claire Shepherd Of Counsel
Gibson Dunn (UK)
Pierre Galmiche
Pierre Galmiche Partner
Aramis (France)
Nuala Canavan
Nuala Canavan Counsel
Norton Rose Fulbright (UK)
Angus Reston
Angus Reston Senior Associate
Freshfields (UK)
Alex Evans
Alex Evans Senior Associate
Macfarlanes (UK)
Sofia Falkner
Sofia Falkner Partner
Hammarskiöld (Sweden)
Michael Zymler
Michael Zymler Knowledge Lawyer - Competition
Hausfeld (UK)
Leonor Martins Machado
Leonor Martins Machado Managing Associate
Morais Leitão (Portugal)
Karin Roberts
Karin Roberts Partner
Delphi (Sweden)
Elin Moen
Elin Moen Partner
BAHR (Norway)
Mark Padley
Mark Padley Special Counsel
Milbank
Laura Treacy
Laura Treacy Partner
McCann FitzGerald
Riccardo Tremolada
Riccardo Tremolada Associate
Cleary Gottlieb (UK)
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Fun that Facilitates Networking

Join us for networking drinks and Conference Dinner to continue the conversation and build new relationships with peers from across Europe.

Who Will Be There?

Junior Partners, Associates, Junior Barristers, Managers, Junior Directors, Senior Associates, In-House Counsel from Private Practice, Chambers, Economists, Litigation Funders, National Authorities, Corporates, Claims Management, Reputation Management, Monitoring Trustees and More.

What Will We Talk About?

Featuring keynotes from Regulatory Authorities and Judiciary, dedicated in-house counsel sessions, as well as practical workshops featuring smaller more interactive groups this event is brimming with premium insight and opportunities to develop your knowledge and contacts.

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Speakers

For Speakers enquiries please contact Alexander Edgal on +44 (0) 20 3998 9752 or email alexander@thoughtleaders4.com

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For Partnership enquiries please contact Helen Berwick on +44 (0) 20 3433 2281 or email helen@thoughtleaders4.com

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