A conference presented by the IBA Antitrust Section

23rd Annual Competition Conference6–7 September 2019 The St Regis Hotel, Florence, Italy

Topics include:

• Due process in antitrust

• Merger control – time for a policy rethink?

• Litigation

• Role of antitrust

• Digitalisation – antitrust tools for the digital economy –

do we need a rethink?

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ProgrammeConference Co-ChairsElizabeth Morony Clifford Chance, London; Co-Chair, IBA Antitrust SectionMarc Reysen RCAA, Brussels; Co-Chair, IBA Antitrust Section

Panellists Eddy De Smijter Head of Unit, International Relations, DG COMP, European Commission, BrusselsCani Fernández Cuatrecasas, Madrid; IBA LPD Council MemberJohn Kettle McCullough Robertson, Brisbane, QueenslandCynthia Richman Gibson Dunn, Washington DCPieter Steyn Werkmans/LEXAfrica, Johannesburg; Co-Chair, IBA African Regional Forum

1045 – 1115 Coffee/tea break

1115 – 1245

Merger Control – time for a policy rethink?Economic analysis has been a bedrock of merger control for years and has undoubtedly improved the predictive powers of agencies conducting merger review, the following questions will be discussed:• Are we now seeing gaps? • Is it credible to argue that common ownership by large investors

of minority holdings in rival companies will affect management decisions?

• Should the acquisition by large digital businesses of tech start-ups be banned because they block innovation?

Our panel will discuss these topics and tackle the question of whether the European Union merger rules hamper the emergence of European champions fit to compete at the highest level on the global stage in the wake of the European Commission’s veto of the proposed merger of the rail businesses of Siemens and Alstom.

Co-ModeratorsJanet Hui JunHe, Beijing; Vice-Chair, IBA Antitrust SectionSamantha Mobley Baker McKenzie, London; Vice-Chair, IBA Antitrust Section

Friday 6 September

0800 – 1800 Registration

0845 – 0850 Opening remarksMarc Reysen RCAA, Brussels; Co-Chair, IBA Antitrust Section

0850 – 0900 IntroductionMichael Reynolds Allen & Overy, Brussels; Honorary Life Member of IBA Council and Association

0900 – 0920 Opening addressGabriella Muscolo Commissioner, Italian Antitrust Authority (IT), Rome

0920 – 1045

Due process in antitrustThis panel will explore the importance of due process and respect of procedural rules in antitrust reviews in mergers, cartels and abuse of dominance investigations. The panellists will address issues from their own experience in antitrust cases including: • The rights of defence (Statement of Objections – SOs – and

supplementary SOs/letter of facts, access to file) • Challenging disclosure of documents (scope, legal privilege

grounds, and so on) • Violation of procedural rules by the regulator and consequences • Economic methodology (eg, UPS).

The panel will also address the importance of due process more generally including in the light of the recently agreed International Competition Network Framework for Competition Agency Procedures.

Co-ModeratorsKyriakos Fountoukakos Herbert Smith Freehills, Brussels; Secretary, IBA Antitrust SectionRandal Hughes Bennett Jones, Toronto, Ontario; Conference Quality Officer, IBA Antitrust Section

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PanellistsOliver Bethell Head of EMEA Competition, Google, London Jose Maria Carpi-Badia Head Of Unit Merger Case Support and Policy, DG COMP, European Commission, Brussels Greg Sivinski Assistant General Counsel, Competition Law Group, Microsoft, Redmond, WashingtonChristian Steinle Gleiss Lutz, StuttgartIngrid Vandenborre Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom, Brussels

1245 – 1430 Lunch with keynote speaker

IntroductionElizabeth Morony Clifford Chance, London; Co-Chair, IBA Antitrust Section

Keynote speakerProfessor William Kovacic George Washington University, Washington DC

1430 – 1600

Litigation A year after all 28 European Union Member States implemented the European Commission’s Damages Directive, private antitrust litigation is surging in Europe. For example, the Commission’s trucks cartel decisions – which imposed fines of almost e4 bn – have spawned claims worth over e1 bn filed across Europe, including Germany, Hungary, Ireland, the Netherlands, Spain and the United Kingdom. Collective proceeding orders have been applied for in the trucks matter before the UK’s specialist Competition Appeal Tribunal. In the new environment of high-stakes litigation, questions abound as to how collective proceeding mechanisms will function, how courts will deal in general with expert evidence and damage calculations, and how the EU’s antitrust enforcement against Big Tech will translate into litigation in domestic courts. This panel will engage with these issues and, drawing on experience from both sides of the Atlantic, will offer their views about the future path of antitrust litigation in Europe.

Co-ModeratorsElizabeth Morony Clifford Chance, London; Co-Chair, IBA Antitrust SectionDan Swanson Gibson Dunn & Crutcher, Los Angeles, California; Senior Vice Chair, IBA Antitrust Section

PanellistsPinar Bagci Brattle, LondonAlexander Birnstiel Noerr, MunichJustice Denis Gascon Chair of Canadian Competition Tribunal and Judge of Federal Court of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario Sarretta McDonough Associate General Counsel, Intel, Santa Clara, CaliforniaAnna Morfey Hausfeld, London

1600 – 1630 Coffee/tea break

1630 – 1800

Role of antitrust As 21st century economies face social and environmental challenges and companies struggle with whether they should put purpose before profit, there is an intense ongoing debate about the role of antitrust. Should competition law enforcement focus on maximisation of consumer welfare or should it include other goals? Additionally, what is covered by a consumer welfare standard?

This panel brings together enforcers, academics and practitioners representing different views on this hot topic.

Co-ModeratorsThomas Janssens Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, Brussels; Senior Vice-Chair, IBA Antitrust SectionMunesh Mahtani Head of Legal, ViaVan, London; Social Media and Website Officer, IBA Antitrust Section

PanellistsAlexander Baker Managing Director, Fingleton Associates, LondonDr Francisco Costa-Cabral Tilburg Law and Economics Center, Tilburg University, TilburgJohn Davies Executive Vice President, Compass Lexecon, Paris/LondonIlene Knable Gotts Wachtell Lipton Rosen & Katz, New York; North American Regional Representative, IBA Antitrust SectionSheldon Mills Director of Competition, Financial Conduct Authority, London

1800 – 2000 Drinks receptionSE·STO on Arno Rooftop Bar, The Westin Excelsior

The drinks reception is open to all registered delegates.

The Westin Excelsior is located opposite the St Regis.

Kindly supported byExhibitors

Saturday 7 September

0830 – 1230 Registration

0915 – 0930 Opening remarksDeborah Garza Covington & Burling, Washington DC

0930 – 1100

Digitalisation – antitrust tools for the digital economy – do we need a rethink?The debate around whether or not antitrust tools need to be adapted to the digital economy continues across major jurisdictions. Antitrust and big tech has become a political issue in the US Presidential campaign as well as with a new European Commission taking shape in Europe. The following questions will be addressed:• What are the implications for future enforcement of the various

hearings and studies we are seeing, including at the US FTC and by Commissioner Vestager’s special advisers?

• How should we think about online platforms and vertical integration, which is an issue being investigated on both sides of the ocean.

• Is there an antitrust theory of harm around self-favouring? • Do we need new tools or theories of harm to address network

effects and ‘tipping’ markets? • How do we look at defining relevant markets and market

power in view of competition between ecosystems, competition for attention, two/multi-sided platform markets, an increasing focus on non-price effects, and data privacy as an element of product design?

This panel gathers leading experts from regulators, private practice, corporates and academia to give their different perspectives on digitalisation.

Co-ModeratorsKristina Nordlander Sidley Austin, Brussels/London; Working Group Officer, IBA Antitrust SectionCarolyn Oddie Allens, Sydney, New South Wales; Newsletter Editor, IBA Antitrust Section

PanellistsKyle Andeer Vice President, Corporate Law & Chief Compliance Officer, Apple, San Francisco, CaliforniaAndrea Appella SVP and Deputy General Counsel, 21st Century Fox, LondonSilke Hossenfelder Head of General Policy Division, Bundeskartellamt, BonnProfessor Pablo Ibáñez Colomo Professor of Law, London School of Economics and Political Science, LondonThomas Kramler Head of Unit, Antitrust: e-commerce and data economy, DG COMP, European Commission, Brussels

1100 – 1130 Coffee/tea break

1130 – 1230

Interview

ModeratorMichael Reynolds Allen & Overy, Brussels; Honorary Life Member of IBA Council and Association

Interviewee Melanie Aitken Bennett Jones, Washington DC

1230 Closing remarksElizabeth Morony Clifford Chance, London; Co-Chair, IBA Antitrust Section

The IBA, its officers and staff accept no responsibility for any views expressed, presentations or materials produced by delegates or speakers at the Conference.

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InformationDate6–7 September 2019

VenueThe St Regis FlorencePiazza Ognissanti 1Florence 50123ItalyTel: +39 (055) 271 61Fax: +39 (055) 217 400Email: stregisflorence@stregis.com

LanguageAll working sessions and Conference materials will be in English.

How to registerRegister online by 30 August at www.ibanet.org/conferences/conf925.aspx and make payment by credit card to avail of the ten per cent online registration discount or complete the attached registration form and return it to the Conference Department at the IBA together with your bank transfer/cheque payment. You should receive an email confirmation of your registration within five days; if you do not, please contact confs@int-bar.org.

FeesOnline registrations received:

on or before until 26 July 30 August

IBA member e803.28 e901.64 VAT @ 22% e176.72 e198.36 Total payable e980 e1,100

Non-member* e950.82 e1,049.18 VAT @ 22% e209.18 e230.82 Total payable e1,160 e1,280

Young lawyer e606.56 e1,049.18 VAT @ 22% e133.44 e230.82 Total payable e740 e1,280

Academics/judge e606.56 e1,049.18 VAT @ 22% e133.44 e230.82 Total payable e740 e1,280

Public lawyers e606.56 e1,049.18 VAT @ 22% e133.44 e230.82 Total payable e740 e1,280

Corporate counsel** e721.31 e1,049.18 VAT @ 22% e158.69 e230.82 Total payable e880 e1,280

Guest e53.28 e53.28 VAT @ 22% e11.72 e11.72 Total payable e65 e65

After 30 August registrations must be received in hard copy at the IBA office.

Hard copy registration forms and fees received:

on or before after 26 July 26 July

IBA member e893.44 e1,000 VAT @ 22% e196.56 e220 Total payable e1,090 e1,220

Non-member* e1,057.38 e1,163.93 VAT @ 22% e232.62 e256.07 Total payable e1,290 e1,420

Young lawyer e672.13 e1,163.93 VAT @ 22% e147.87 e256.07 Total payable e820 e1,420

Academics/judge e672.13 e1,163.93 VAT @ 22% e147.87 e256.07 Total payable e820 e1,420

Public lawyers e672.13 e1,163.93 VAT @ 22% e147.87 e256.07 Total payable e820 e1,420

Corporate counsel** e803.28 e1,163.93 VAT @ 22% e176.72 e256.07 Total payable e980 e1,420

Guest e53.28 e53.28 VAT @ 22% e11.72 e11.72 Total payable e65 e65

VAT (IVA)The following will be applicable to conference registration fees and social functions purchased for the conference:

Delegates are required to pay the total price including Italian Value Added Tax (VAT) (22% at 22 January 2018 and subject to change).

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Non-EU residents delegates are able to recover Italian VAT incurred under the EU 13th VAT Directive where their country agrees to take reciprocal measures.

Due to individual circumstances, delegates should seek independent advice on their ability to recover VAT from a specialist adviser of the country in which the claimant is registered for tax purposes. Italian VAT refund procedures require that claims must be made by 30 September 2019.

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Mobile delegate search applicationAll registered delegates will receive a printed list of participants at the Conference; however, delegates are now also able to use the mobile delegate search. This application has been developed to aid networking by giving delegates instant access to an up-to-date list of their fellow attendees, and comes with the added benefit of a built-in messaging service. All registered delegates with an internet or Wi-Fi-enabled device will have access, using their IBA username and password. Simply visit: m.ibanet.org/conf925

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Cancellation of registration or social functionsIf cancellation is received in writing at the IBA office by 9 August, fees will be refunded less a 25 per cent administration charge. Refunds will be made minus any monies owed to the IBA.

We regret that no refunds can be made after this date. Registrations or social function bookings received after 9 August will not be eligible for any refund of fees. Please note that NO exception will be made to this policy. Should you have difficulties in obtaining your visa and are not able to attend the Conference this cancellation policy will still apply.

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Travel arrangements and visasParticipants are responsible for making their own travel arrangements. It is recommended that you check your visa requirements with your local embassy or consulate. We are unable to dispatch visa invitation letters to support your visa application prior to receipt of your registration form and full payment of registration fees.

Please apply for your visa in good time.

Unauthorised accommodation agentsIt has been brought to our attention that there are multiple companies contacting past attendees, claiming to represent the IBA, offering ‘assistance’ with registration and hotel bookings.

They are operating by cold-calling and spamming companies whose names have appeared on previous List of Participants, Programmes and Sponsorship recognition. The only Accommodation Agent the IBA works with is Judy Lane ICS. Judy Lane ICS do not contact delegates on behalf of the IBA without delegates making initial contact. Please ignore any communication that does not come directly from the IBA or Judy Lane ICS.

Disabled accessThe St Regis Florence and the Hotel Santa Maria Novella are wheelchairaccessible. Please notify us if you require special assistance.

Social programme

Friday 6 September

1800 – 2000 Drinks reception SE·STO on Arno Rooftop Bar, The Westin Excelsior

Hotel accommodationThe IBA has reserved a limited number of guestrooms for the nights of 5–6 September inclusive at the St Regis Florence and at the Hotel Santa Maria Novella Florence at the following rates:

St Regis Florence

Deluxe double room for single use e525

Deluxe double room e575

Arno view supplement e96 on request

Premium Deluxe Supplement e86 on request

The above rates are per room, per night and inclusive of buffet breakfast. Additional charges include VAT at ten per cent and city tax of e5 per night, per person.

Hotel Santa Maria Novella

Double room for single use e280

Double room e320

The above rates are per room, per night and inclusive of buffet breakfast, VAT at ten per cent and city tax of e4.80 per night, per person.

Subject to availability, the rates quoted apply if booked by 30 August via the official accommodation agent, Judy Lane ICS. This is a limited block of rooms so please book early as rates and availability cannot be guaranteed. To make a reservation please use the following link www.jlconlineregistrations.com/2019/iba/82-florence/accommodation:

Judy Lane ICSTel: +44 (0) 1293 888 352Email: esther@judylaneics.com

All reservations will be acknowledged, by email, within 48 hours of receipt. Bookings cannot be made without a credit card number. Any subsequent amendment to your reservation must be made in writing to Judy Lane ICS. If you do not receive an email confirmation of your reservation or amendment/cancellation, please contact Judy Lane ICS by telephone. Subject to availability, Judy Lane ICS can accept reservations until 30 August. Thereafter, all reservations should be made direct with the hotel, quoting ‘IBA Conference’ as the reference.

Cancellations

St Regis Florence

Cancellations (partial nights or full cancellation) received on or after 30 August 2019 will result in a penalty charge of the total cost of the booking. In the event of no shows, the same penalty will be applicable to the credit card number provided as the guarantee.

Santa Maria Novella

Cancellations (partial nights or full cancellation) made between 21 August 2019 and 2 September 2019 will result in one night’s penalty charge. Thereafter, a penalty charge of the total cost of the booking will apply.In the event of no shows, the same penalty will be applicable to the credit card number provided as the guarantee.

By completing the online ‘Accommodation form’, you enter into an agreement with the hotel regarding credit card guarantees, cancellation/ no-show terms and conditions and room rates. Neither the IBA nor Judy Lane ICS can accept responsibility for hotel accommodation disputes between a delegate and the hotel.

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Registration form

23rd Annual Competition Conference

6–7 September 2019, The St Regis Florence, Florence, Italy

Please read the ‘Information’ section before completing this form and return it together with your bank transfer or cheque to the Conference Department at the address overleaf.

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HARD COPY REGISTRATION FORMS AND FEES RECEIVED: on or before 26 July after 26 July amount payable

IBA member e893.44 e1,000 VAT @ 22% e196.56 e220 Total payable e1,090 e1,220 e

Non-member* e1,057.38 e1,163.93 VAT @ 22% e232.62 e256.07 Total payable e1,290 e1,420 e

Young lawyer e672.13 e1,163.93 VAT @ 22% e147.87 e256.07 Total payable e820 e1,420 e

Academics/judge e672.13 e1,163.93 VAT @ 22% e147.87 e256.07 Total payable e820 e1,420 e

Public lawyers e672.13 e1,163.93 VAT @ 22% e147.87 e256.07 Total payable e820 e1,420 e

Corporate counsel** e803.28 e1,163.93 VAT @ 22% e176.72 e256.07 Total payable e980 e1,420 e

Guest e53.28 e53.28 VAT @ 22% e11.72 e11.72 Total payable e65 e65 e

SOCIAL FUNCTION

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