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Essential Antitrust #46: UK’s DMCCA consumer protection reforms: Key changes and how to prepare
On 6 April 2025, key consumer protection provisions set out in the landmark UK Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act (DMCCA) entered into force.
In addition to introducing some significant substantive changes to the law, the DMCCA provides the CMA with powers to directly enforce consumer protection law for the first time, and the ability to fine businesses up to 10% of global turnover for infringements.
In this edition of the Essential Antitrust podcast, host Jenn Mellott is joined by consumer protection law partner Andrew Austin, antitrust partner Rikki Haria and disputes senior…
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