The New Vertical Restraints Regime - The new rules and how they will apply

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The New Vertical Restraints Regime - The new rules and how they will apply Tuesday 8 June 2010, The Stanhope Hotel, Brussels     On 1 June 2010, a new Vertical Agreements Block Exemption will come into force, as revised Vertical Restraints Guidelines. It is vital for the legal and business communities to understand the practical consequences of the changes reflected in the new rules without delay. The need is particularly acute as these are the competition law texts of most practical importance to business on a day-to-day basis. GCR has arranged this conference to examine in-depth the new block exemptions and guidelines. Distinguished speakers from the European Commission, law firms, economic consultancies and industry include: Chairman: Andrzej Kmiecik Partner, Van Bael & Bellis Speakers: Luc Peeperkorn Senior Administrator, DG Competition, European Commission Paolo Cesarini Head of Unit, DG Competition, European Commission Frank Wijckmans Partner, Contrast Law Sean Paul Brankin Counsel, Crowell & Moring LLP Adrian Majumdar Partner, RBB Economics Fabien Zivy Chief of Staff to the President, Autorité de la Concurrence   Paul Gilbert Deputy Director of Competition Policy, Office of Fair Trading Joost Haans Senior Legal Counsel, Philips International BV Fiona Carlin Partner, Baker & McKenzie LLP Becket McGrath Partner, Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge UK LLP Thomas Buettner Principal, Charles River Associates Tim Kasten Partner, Van Bael & Bellis         Register to receive practical advice and expert comment on: • The New Vertical Block Exemption Regulation and Guidelines - major issues and main changes • Exclusive and selective distribution agreements • Resale price maintenance • Self-assessment under the Vertical Guidelines: challenges and solutions for business in applying the key economic concepts in practice • Online distribution and sales - a special problem? • The new rules on motor vehicle distribution - still a special case or convergence at last? • Vertical restraints in after-markets     CONFERENCE FEES Register before 30 April 2010 to save £100 Standard early bird fee: £550 + 21% TVA = £665.50 In-house lawyers and government agencies early bird fee: £450 + 21% TVA = £544.50           FORTHCOMING GCR CONFERENCES       European State Aid 2010 - How State aid is applied and interpreted   Friday 7 May 2010, The Radisson Blu Portman Hotel, London W1       International Merger Control   A major international conference to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the EU Merger Regulation 28 & 29 September 2010, Brussels       2010 Antitrust Litigation   October 2010, London       GCR's 2010 Competition Law Review   In-depth analysis and debate on recent developments in competition law and policy 16 & 17 November 2010, Brussels       For further details on any of these events please contact gcrconference@GlobalCompetitionReview.com     Cancellations Cancellations must be received in writing. Cancellations received in writing two weeks before the conference will receive a refund less 10% + TVA. Cancellations received after this date will receive a refund less 50% + TVA. Substitute delegates are welcome at any time. To unsubscribe from this briefing To unsubscribe, please email GCRconferences@globalcompetitionreview.com with 'unregister' in the subject field. If you have any queries regarding this briefing please contact us at GCRconferences@globalcompetitionreview.com. Data protection Any personal information provided by you will be held on a database and may be shared with other Law Business Research publications. If you do not want us to use your information for marketing purposes please contact GCRconferences@globalcompetitionreview.com     Law Business Research Limited 87 Lancaster Road London W11 1QQ Registered in England and Wales number 03281866 Vat registration number GB 681 598586