Women in Antitrust Breakfast, London

Overview

Corvane Ryle's London office hosted its annual Women in Antitrust Breakfast on October 15, 2026. Around 80 competition lawyers, economists, regulators' alumni and in-house counsel attended a panel discussion followed by time for networking. The conversation looked at how the UK's expanded merger control tools, the strategic market status regime for large digital platforms and the new consumer enforcement powers are changing day-to-day practice for competition teams.

Date and format

• Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026
• Time: 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. BST
• Location: Corvane Ryle, 22 Moorgate Place, London EC2R 6AL
• Format: In-person breakfast with a panel discussion

This event has taken place. A short recap appears below.

Agenda

1. Welcome. Remarks from the host and an introduction to the panel.
2. Panel: antitrust in a more interventionist market. Merger control call-in powers, remedies and the pace of reviews in the UK and EU.
3. Platform regulation. What strategic market status means for retailers and brands that sell through large platforms.
4. Careers and mentoring. Reflections on building a competition practice and creating routes for the next generation of lawyers.
5. Networking breakfast.

Speakers

• Priya Raghunathan, Partner, Antitrust & Competition, London
• Lucia Ferrante, Partner, Antitrust & Competition, Brussels
• Annika Holmgren-Reyes, Partner, Private Equity, London

Who should attend

The event was open by invitation to competition professionals in the London market. If you would like to be invited to future events, contact our London office.