31 May 2023 Insight The European Commission diverges from the CMA’s decision in the Microsoft/Activision Merger On 15 May 2023 the European Commission approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, Microsoft’s proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard (‘Activision’). Bookmark this page 3 min read
30 May 2023 Insight Enhancing consumer rights – the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill This briefing is part of a series that is taking a closer look at the government’s draft Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill ("the Bill") which was introduced into Parliament on 25 April 2023. This is an important and far-reaching Bill which will see wide ranging reforms to competition and consumer protection laws. Bookmark this page 7 min read
Event TECH Talk: cyber response – preparation and insights 21 June 2023 | 10:00-11:00 | Zoom This TECHtalk session will provide you with helpful information on key steps to mitigate against the risks and liability of cyber in your department. Share this page Bookmark this page
Event Inspiring women in Tech Manchester 13 June 2023 | 09:00-10:00 | DiSH Hub Manchester Join us for coffee, conversation and networking where we'll discuss all things tech, succession and progression. Share this page Bookmark this page
12 May 2023 Insight Employee data protection matters Claire Williams discusses the importance of data governance and legal compliance in the healthcare industry, particularly in relation to employee data. Bookmark this page 8 min read
10 May 2023 Insight A ‘watershed moment’ for the digital sector - the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill This briefing is part of a series that will take a closer look at the government’s draft Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill (the “Bill”) which was introduced into Parliament on 25 April 2023. This is an important and far-reaching Bill which will see wide ranging reforms to competition and consumer protection laws. Bookmark this page 8 min read
9 May 2023 Insight CMA takes on Big Tech and prohibits Microsoft / Activision Merger On 26 April 2023, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced that it would prohibit Microsoft Corporation’s proposed $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, Inc. due to concerns about the potential impact of the acquisition in the cloud gaming market. This decision demonstrates the CMA’s increasingly proactive approach and continued focus on the tech and digital sector, as well as its resolve to challenge ‘Big Tech’. Bookmark this page 5 min read
Event Inspiring Women in Tech event - Norfolk 20 June 2023 | 17:30-19:30 | Norwich We’re delighted to grow our national Inspiring Women in Tech (IWIT) network by launching our first Norfolk event Share this page Bookmark this page