BRC & RPC Roundtable event with special guest Jason Freeman, Director, Consumer Law CMA
Navigating the new DMCCA & consumer protection law: What retailers must know.
This event is exclusive to BRC Retail Members and by invitation only.
In this exclusive session aimed at those in senior legal roles, our partner and host, RPC will be joined by Jason Freeman, Director, Consumer Law of the CMA for a roundtable discussion on the new Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act (DMCCA) coming into force on 6 April 2025 and the evolving consumer protection laws.
This small, Chatham House rule roundtable provides a unique opportunity for you to shape the agenda for the session and engage directly with the regulator, experts from RPC and your peers.
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This session will provide practical guidance and a deep dive discussion into the following:
Key watchouts
The new landscape of UK consumer protection law with a focus on new rules relating to drip pricing and fake reviews
The CMA’s enhanced enforcement powers
Compliance strategies
Agenda
08.15 - Breakfast, Coffee, and Networking
08.45 - BRC Welcome
08.50 - RPC Scene Setting
09.05 - Opening remarks by Jason Freeman, Director, Customer Law, CMA
09.20 - Facilitated roundtable
10.00 - Wrap up
10.15 - Networking and Event close
Meet the Speakers
Jason Freeman
Director, Consumer Law CMA
Jason is a Legal Director at the CMA, where he has led legal analysis on a wide range of consumer enforcement and policy projects. Current areas of work include preparing for the CMA’s forthcoming direct enforcement powers, revising the CMA’s guidance on unfair practices, and litigation against Emma Mattresses.
Tom Ironside
Director of Business & Regulation
Tom leads the Business & Regulation team covering a broad range of business cost and reputational issues including property, planning, regeneration, taxation, crime, employment, diversity and risk and safety.
He joined us in 2008 bringing previous experience in a range of public sector policy roles and began his career at the Local Government Commission leading reviews of local authorities' structure and electoral arrangements.
Reasons to attend
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Insightful Discussion
Engage with your industry peers, sharing experiences and tackling challenges.
Guidance and Expertise
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