The UK Digital Markets Competition Regulation Forum 2023

Unpacking the Bill: Discussing Key Issues on Scope, Approach and Designation, including Synergies and Divergence Between the UK and EU Regimes

• Peculiarities of UK regime vs DMA
• Highlighting key changes from existing law
• Key decision points under the regime and consultation around each: making a designation, code of conduct, pro-competitive interventions

In-House Perspectives from Strategic Market Status Firms and Challenger Firms on Implications, Opportunities and Practical Responses

• Engagement in the legislative and regulatory process
• Challenges faced and lessons learned in preparing for DMA readiness
• Contrasting the challenges presented by DMCC vs DMA preparation
• The extent to which DMA compliance can be extended to meet the UK regime
• Potential opportunities for challenger firms in the new regime

Addressing the Differences Between Conduct Requirements and Pro-Competitive Interventions (PCI) and How they Might Sit Alongside the Existing Markets Regime

• Circumstances where conduct requirements on an individual firm might be insufficient
• Learnings from the Markets Regime about the possible shape of PCIs
• The role of international co-operation and comity in inherently global tech markets