UK government publishes “no deal” Brexit notice on mergers and antitrust — Latham lawyers analyse the practical implications for affected parties.

The UK’s expected separation from the European Union (EU) on 29 March 2019 (Brexit Date) will re-cast the process by which parties pursuing global mergers secure their antitrust approvals. It will also reshape the potential exposure that parties face when subjected to global investigations of anticompetitive conduct. As Brexit rapidly approaches, businesses increasingly seek guidance concerning the practical implications that these changes hold for their operations.