Even if U.S.-China relations become less predictable after President-elect Trump returns to office, we expect that China’s merger control authority, SAMR, will continue to review and approve most deals, including those...more
China has finally published the long-awaited amendments to its merger control filing thresholds, which will materially impact companies considering mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures this year. The amended Rules on the...more
Skadden is proud to present our newest podcast, Fierce Competition. Hosted by our global antitrust/competition team, the podcast explores antitrust policy and enforcement around the world, including the latest developments...more
The proliferation of U.S. sanctions and other regulations affecting cross-border transactions has implications for directors, who may be personally liable for violations in some cases. Meanwhile, the Securities and Exchange...more
12/9/2022
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For the first time since China’s Anti-Monopoly Law (AML) came into force in 2008, the government is proposing major changes to its centerpiece antitrust legislation. On January 2, 2020, the State Administration for Market...more
4/28/2020
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Fines ,
Gun-Jumping ,
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State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR)
In March 2018, China’s State Council announced the establishment of a unified market regulator, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), which now is responsible for all antitrust enforcement in China....more
11/12/2018
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Industry Consolidation ,
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MOFCOM ,
NDRC ,
Remedies ,
SIAC ,
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Global deal planning often overlooks merger control regimes in Southeast Asia. However, in recent months these regulators have become increasingly active and are enforcing failures to file relevant transactions for review....more
7/16/2018
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Divestiture ,
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Monopolization ,
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Uber ,
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China has introduced a plan to restructure some of its key governmental institutions, including the operations of its three antitrust enforcement agencies. The new scheme, announced in March 2018, for the first time...more
6/20/2018
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NDRC ,
SAIC ,
State Administration for Market Supervision (SAMS) ,
Tariffs ,
Trade Relations ,
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WTO ,
ZTE
Three years ago, China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) introduced a simplified merger review procedure to reduce the review time for transactions that do not pose significant competitive or industrial policy concerns in...more
In late 2011 and early 2012, China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) introduced a new and unique merger control remedy with far-reaching implications. In two separate decisions involving nearly simultaneous global acquisitions...more
10/28/2015
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Global Market ,
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Hold-Separate Remedies ,
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Seagate ,
Technology Sector