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On 5 December, Adrien Cervera-Jackson will lead the session “Collective Actions in the Courtroom” at the 6th Annual UK Competition Litigation Conference, examining recent developments in class actions, certification, and key cases such as Le Patourel v. BT. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4ekWvgP

Earlier this week, David Matthew participated in the inaugural Marsh McLennan Media Forum in London. He shared his view that the rise of streaming services, supportive government policies, and a willingness to accept behavioral remedies may pave the way for consolidation in the media sector. The event, hosted by NERA and our sister companies, brought together 50 leaders across the media, entertainment, and investment community to discuss industry trends spanning investor views, regulation, talent strategy, and the changing risks driven by AI and other innovations. A huge thank you to our panelists—Matt Muir from Private Eye, Ian Whittaker from Liberty Sky Advisors, Greg Pryor from Reed Smith LLP, and Tim Gordon from Best Practice AI—for sharing their perspectives on the new risks, opportunities, and future potentials in the dynamic media industry. Additional thanks to panel moderator Beverley Adams from Marsh, speakers from across Mercer, and our sister businesses Oliver Wyman, Marsh, and Mercer. Look for more information on the event and further media insights coming soon. #Media #Innovation #GenAI

We were proud to co-host a seminar on “Effective Remedies: EU Competition Law v. Sector Regulation of Digital Platforms” with the European University Institute Centre for a Digital Society. Seminar Co-Chair Nicola Tosini participated in a discussion on the implementation and effectiveness of antitrust remedies under Regulation 1/2003, and David Matthew spoke during “Remedies in Private Enforcement of Sector Regulation of Digital Platforms: DMA v. Sec. 19(a) GWB.” We would like to recognize our speakers and attendees for a thought-provoking seminar. Thank you to the following speakers: Lucia Bonova, EU Competition Policy Marco Botta, European University Institute Bjoern Herbers, CMS Thomas Hoehn, Antitrust & TradeRx Thomas H?ppner, Hausfeld Lena Hornkohl, University of Vienna Staffan Martinsson, Swedish Competition Authority David Matthew, NERA Pier Luigi Parcu, European University Institute Anna Renata Pisarkiewicz, European University Institute Tobias Pukropski, ROCAN Stefan Ruech, Bundeswettbewerbsbeh?rde | Austrian Federal Competition Authority Sophia Stephanou, EU Competition Policy Nicola Tosini, NERA Saverio Valentino, Autorità Antitrust

On 3 December, Benjamin Chee, Jane Kim, Steven (Yihong) Li and Hannah Farrell will speak at the Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) Market Dynamics symposium in “Compliance Market Case Study—Example of a VPPA Used in the Compliance Market.” The team, led by Mr. Chee, will explore considerations for utility counterparties and contract design. Register here: https://bit.ly/4fqDASD

On 19 November, Richard Druce will speak in the “Enhancing Price Control Regulation to Encourage the Investment and Expand Networks, While Protecting Customers’ Interests” session at the Utility Week Forum 2024. Mr. Druce will analyze methods applied in recent price control decisions to fund investment and discuss their limitations and how they might be developed in the future to encourage companies to deliver major investments. Learn more: https://bit.ly/48N3RbE

NERA, in partnership with Monckton Chambers and Exton Advisors, is proud to host the 6th Annual UK Competition Litigation Conference on 5 December. Join Grant Saggers, Adrien Cervera-Jackson, and Gabriella Monahova as they discuss key topics for 2025 including mergers, subsidies, and global trends in competition litigation. The conference concludes with a celebration at Radio Rooftop Bar. For more information: https://bit.ly/3Cl4CN0

Join us in congratulating Lauren Stiroh, Ph.D. for being named to the ABA Antitrust Section 2024 Women.Connected Hall of Fame-inism. This well-deserved recognition highlights her longstanding contributions to advancing women in antitrust and economics. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4fwAyfN

A team led by Grant Saggers and James Thomas supported Mercer during its acquisition of Cardano. The team’s analyses of market trends, market shares, and bidding outcomes allowed the acquisition to proceed without further investigation or intervention by authorities in the UK and the Netherlands. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3AyUMXo

On behalf of the London Partnership Board, the Greater London Authority, London Councils, Trust for London, and The G15 network of major housing associations, a team led by Daniel Hanson and Francis Ostermeijer prepared a report analyzing the relationship between housing supply and affordability and economic productivity in London. Read more: https://bit.ly/3UKO7QK

Grant Saggers and Adrien Cervera-Jackson, supported by Rafael Sambeat and Hamza Shoaib, assisted Heidelberg Materials in its merger with B&A Group by providing analyses of market trends and market shares at different levels of the supply chain and in different local catchment areas. Based on our evidence submitted, the CMA allowed the acquisition to proceed without further investigation or intervention. Read more here: https://bit.ly/48FHu80