Wednesday 20 May 2026 | 3:00pm - 5:30pm | Weightmans, No. 1, Spinningfields, Hardman Square, Manchester, M3 3EB
The UK consumer enforcement landscape has dramatically shifted. With new direct enforcement powers, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) can now investigate and fine businesses without going through the courts, fundamentally changing the risk profile for consumer-facing companies.
In the past year alone, the CMA has issued over 150 warning and advisory letters, launched 14 investigations, and imposed its first multi-million pound penalty under the new regime. The direction of travel is clear, enforcement is accelerating.
We are hosting a senior-level panel in collaboration with CMA at our Manchester office to explore what this means in practice and how your organisation should respond.
Date: Wednesday 20 May 2026
Time: 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Location: Weightmans, No. 1, Spinningfields, Hardman Square, Manchester, M3 3EB
Join us for an engaging and informative lively panel discussion focusing on:
- A clear view of how the CMA’s new powers change your enforcement risk
- Insight into current and future enforcement priorities
- Practical guidance on managing compliance in an AI-driven consumer environment
- Legal and regulatory perspectives you can apply immediately
Speakers include:
- Hayley Fletcher – Senior Director for Consumer protection, the CMA
- Professor Keeley Crockett - Professor in Computational Intelligence at Manchester Metropolitan University
- The Office for Product Safety Standards
- Weightmans competition and consumer law experts Angela Gregson and Emma Collins
This session is designed for senior legal, compliance, and commercial leaders in consumer-facing businesses. Attendance is limited to support open discussion.
