Exciting Times for Exemptions: EMLO Webinar on Consortia

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Exciting Times for Exemptions: EMLO Webinar on Consortia

Consortia block exemptions are like London buses. They're not renewed for years, and suddenly, two come along at the same time.

By European Maritime Law Organisation

Date and time

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 05:00 - 06:00 PDT

Location

Online

About this event

On 9 August, the European Commission announced a consultation on whether to renew the EU consortia block exemption, with the consultation period due to end on 3 October 2022.

On 24 August, the UK's Competition and Markets Authority announced a parallel consultation on whether to renew the UK one.

The European Maritime Law Organisation – the leading organisation of its type in the world – is holding a complimentary webinar on 14 September at 13.00 UK time to discuss what is involved. It will last one hour and constitute a 1-hour CPD.

Speakers:

Introduction: Dr Vincent Power SC, Partner, A&L Goodbody and Chair of EMLO

Chair and setting out the landscape for the discussion: Marjorie Holmes, Partner, Reed Smith LLP

The case for Retention: Matthew Levitt, Partner, Baker Botts LLP

The case against Retention: Mark Clough QC, Dentons (TBC)

Summing up, Questions & Answers: Rob Murray, Independent Competition Law Consultant

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The "European Maritime Law Organisation" (EMLO) was established in 1991 to provide a neutral and independent forum for debate and research on issues of interest to those concerned with EU maritime affairs, including both owners and shippers, and the European Commission maritime transport and competition law directorates general. EMLO is an independent body and holds conferences and seminars on all aspects of EU maritime law, ranging from competition and trade to safety and the environment. EMLO holds its main Annual Conference in Autumn each year, sometimes in conjunction with local law societies. Since EU enlargement in 2004 it has been holding a series of local conferences in and around the EU.

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