The Seventh Annual UK Competition Litigation Conference

Please join Monckton Chambers and NERA at the iconic ME Hotel for this flagship conference discussing developments in UK competition litigation.

Now in its seventh year, this annual event brings together the “who’s who” of the competition community including leading lawyers, King’s Counsel, academics, legal financiers, and testifying experts. The agenda will cover recent cases and decisions, developments in the cases concerning the class action and Subsidy Control regimes, a view from the Regulator and a look at the regulatory landscape in the context of the DMCC and the Digital Markets Unit. We will round off with a look at hot topics for 2026 and a look at things from a slightly more global perspective.

Mr Ben Tidswell, a Chair of the UK Competition Appeal Tribunal will give the keynote address which will look at developments in the use of expert evidence in competition cases and provide a short reflection on recent developments.

We are also delighted to welcome speakers throughout the day from the leading City law firms conducting competition litigation including regulators, class representatives, experts and funders. We have seven key sessions, in which we welcome speakers from the CAT, the CMA, class representatives, and leading lawyers from across the claimant and defendant bars (Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton, Freshfields, Hausfeld, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, Hogan Lovells, Linklaters, Mishcon De Reya, Monckton Chambers, NERA, Norton Rose Fulbright, Simmons & Simmons and Slaughter & May).

As is now customary, we warmly welcome delegates to celebrate the season of cheer with an evening champagne reception enjoying panoramic views of London from the ME Hotel’s Radio Rooftop Bar.

(further specific information and speakers to follow)

Newly developed advice on the use of expert evidence in Competition cases and reflections on the year.

Philip Moser KC, Monckton Chambers , to introduce Keynote.

Join this session for a deep dive into the key competition cases of 2025, examining the most significant trials and judgments and their implications for businesses, regulators and practitioners.

Chair: Paul Harris KC, Monckton Chambers
Speakers: Sarina Williams, Linklaters; Helen Fairhead, Norton Rose Fulbright; Lesley Hannah, Hausfeld; Ed Coulson, Hogan Lovells; Grant Saggers, NERA

A discussion on the developing Class Action regime and what lies ahead in light of recent judgments, appeals, government consultation, and developing market sentiment.

Chair: Tim Ward KC, Monckton Chambers
Speakers: Mark Sansom, Freshfields; Anthony Maton, Hausfeld; Patrick Boylan, Simmons & Simmons; Sarah Houghton, Mishcon De Reya; Daniel Beard KC, Monckton Chambers

This panel will explore practical reforms and innovations to strengthen the UK’s subsidy control regime, ensuring it supports fair competition, regional growth, and strategic investment.

Chair: Isabel Taylor, Slaughter & May
Speakers: George Peretz KC, Monckton Chambers; Hana Hammouda, NERA; Ligia Osepciu, Monckton Chambers

A discussion with the Competition and Markets Authority on its evolving approach to competition regulation and enforcement in the UK, with a particular focus on recent and emerging litigation shaping the future of competition law.

Chair: Josh Holmes KC, Monckton Chambers
Speakers: Daniel Barnett, CMA; Kassie Snmith KC, Monckton Chambers

This panel will explore how litigation in the UK and Europe impacts competition and innovation in digital markets in an era of rapid technological change and evolving regulation.

Chair: David Matthew, NERA
Speakers: Daisy Mackersie, Monckton Chambers; Meredith Pickford KC, Monckton Chambers

A forward-looking discussion bringing together the themes of today’s panel sessions and to explore what 2026 may hold for competition, regulation, and market development in the UK.

Chair: Adrien Cervera-Jackson, NERA
Speakers: Kim Dietzel, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer; Jon Turner KC, Monckton Chambers; Paul Stuart, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton; Ronit Kreisberger KC, Monckton Chambers

Please also specify any special dietary requirements for lunch and refreshments during the day.

Attendance is limited.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

ME London Hotel, 336-337 Strand, London, United Kingdom

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