The EU Digital Fairness Act (DFA) — What to expect from the forthcoming EU digital consumer law initiative

The European Commission is developing a new legislative initiative, the EU Digital Fairness Act (DFA), to modernize EU consumer protection rules online. While no draft of the legislative proposal is available yet, this initiative is expected to focus on tackling certain deceptive online practices (e.g., dark patterns), transparency around influencers’ practices, addressing addictive design and profiling, minor protection online, etc. The DFA is currently in the Commission’s “Have Your Say” consultation phase, making this the right moment for digital businesses to prepare for this new proposal.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain actionable guidance and stay ahead of this major future EU legislative initiative.

Speakers:

Christelle Coslin

Partner, Litigation, Hogan Lovells Paris

Christelle Coslin advises leading international companies on complex cross-border commercial and regulatory disputes, with a particular focus on litigation in relation to EU consumer, product safety and platform liability legal frameworks. She supports clients both in anticipating regulatory change and preparing their defense strategies in the context of high-stakes litigation.

With her experience in class actions, product liability, and compliance with new EU consumer and platform liability regulations, Christelle is well-placed to guide companies through the legal challenges that will arise from the EU Digital Fairness Act. Her practice spans technology, automotive, healthcare, and luxury goods, where regulatory scrutiny is especially high.

As co-head of Hogan Lovells’ global Business & Human Rights practice, Christelle also regularly advises major corporations on emerging issues and new regulations, often navigating comfortably in legally uncharted territory.

Morten Petersenn

Partner, Intellectual Property, Hogan Lovells Hamburg

Morten Petersenn advises clients on intellectual property litigation, with a focus on trademarks, designs, copyrights, and false advertising claims. He has particular expertise in enforcement and liability issues in the online space, where he regularly assists clients in tackling infringement and securing effective remedies, including preliminary injunctions and EU-wide court orders. Morten represents both claimants and defendants, providing strategic advice and courtroom advocacy in high-stakes disputes.

He is particularly active in the technology sector, where clients value his deep understanding of liability and enforcement issues affecting online platforms. He also advises on compliance with the EU’s Digital Services Act and related national regulations. In the fashion and luxury industries, Morten has represented clients in parallel import cases involving textile products, as well as in disputes concerning counterfeits, lookalike products, and unfair competition, including misleading statements and comparative advertising.

In addition to his client work, Morten lectured on IP Litigation in the LL.M. program at Bucerius Law School in Hamburg for many years. He is regularly recognized in leading rankings, including Best Lawyers in IPMT and the German JUVE handbook, where he has been consistently noted as “frequently recommended”.