Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers

Cooley has a proven track record of partnering with businesses that are shaping the future of online interaction. We have a deep understanding of how to help these businesses meet the European regulatory demands that apply to digital services, digital markets regulation and consumer protection.

We work with a wide range of innovative companies doing business in Europe, including those operating cutting-edge platforms, marketplaces, and apps to those and offering subscription services, social media solutions, content hosting services, and direct-to-consumer offerings.

As technology continues to transform how businesses and consumers connect, the regulatory landscape in Europe in this space is also undergoing a significant shift. The EU and UK have introduced robust new frameworks, such as the EU’s Digital Services Act and Digital Markets Act, as well as and the UK’s Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act (DMCCA) and Online Safety Act, to ensure a safer, fairer, and more transparent online environment – which apply in addition to (and/or modify) the already vast array of regulation in this space.

Leveraging a deep understanding of the digital technology and ecosystems, and mapping them to regulatory frameworks in Europe, our multidisciplinary teams have extensive experience advising incumbent and disruptive tech clients on the commercial, legal and regulatory challenges unique to online services.  

How we help clients

• Future-focused guidance. We provide clients with pro-active guidance to help them stay ahead of the curve, anticipating regulatory changes In Europe and commercial headwinds in Europe to help ensure their businesses maintain a competitive edge while also hitting key regulatory imperatives.
• Key legal artefacts. We work with clients to identify and navigate their compliance obligations under digital services and digital markets regulation, as well as key consumer protection requirements. We help shape how online services are taken to market in Europe, how products are developed and launched, and help clients establish appropriate contractual and compliance frameworks, and more).
• Investigations and litigation. We represent clients facing regulatory investigations and enforcement proceedings, as well as representing clients in follow-on litigation, class actions and consumer disputes.
• Regulatory strategy. We support clients to engage in their engagement with regulators and in developing regulatory strategies to best pursue and defend their commercial interests.

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