In January 2025, Stephen Dnes was appointed national reporter for the UK by the Competition Law Association, which is the UK chapter of the International League of Competition Law. The League goes by its French initials, LIDC, and provides a forum for competition law enforcers around the world to share expertise.
Every year, the League commissions national reporters to address a topical question in competition law. For 2025, the reports will address the topic of relative market power in competition law, reflecting significant developments relative to large technology companies.
Stephen will report on the relevant UK developments including the CMA’s recently opened cases against Apple and Google regarding online search, operating systems, and web browsers. The reports will be presented at a conference of enforcers in Vienna in October.