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UK Takeover Panel's Code Committee Proposes Changes to Treatment of Offer Conditions and Offer Timetable

The Code Committee ("Code Committee") of the UK Takeover Panel ("Panel") has published a consultation paper proposing a number of amendments to the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers ("Code") which, if adopted, will mark a...more

UK Antitrust Authority Recommends New Regulations for Online Platforms

The UK Competition and Markets Authority ("CMA") Final Report in the Market Study into Online Platforms and Digital Advertising proposes the creation of a new regulatory authority and additional regulations to govern the...more

How EU and UK Trademark Owners Can Prevent Unauthorised Price Gouging

The Background: Manufacturers and brand owners of personal protective equipment ("PPE") and other "essential" items have discovered unauthorised third parties reselling their products at vastly inflated prices, including on...more

Jones Day Talks: Oversight of Foreign Direct Investment in the UK [Audio]

The United Kingdom is taking a careful look at potential direct investments by foreign entities. While the UK certainly works hard to attract investor interest, concerns relating to certain sectors can trigger government...more

UK Issues First Fine For Concealing Evidence During a Dawn Raid

In March 2019, the UK Competition and Markets Authority ("CMA") issued its first fine on a company for concealing relevant evidence during a dawn raid, fining Fender Musical Instruments Europe Limited £25,000. This is the...more

Antitrust Alert: UK Competition & Markets Authority Issues First Order Reversing Pre-Closing Integration

The UK Competition & Markets Authority ("CMA") issued its first order requiring parties to a completed merger to reverse pre-closing integration that the CMA believes prejudiced its ability to assess the deal's impact on...more

UK Cites Security Reasons for Proposed Deal Notification Regime

A consultation paper on national security and investment published by the UK government advocates extensive changes to current provisions regarding foreign investment in UK businesses. In essence, the proposed changes would...more

UK Competition Appeal Tribunal Overturns Abuse of Dominance Fines on Pharmaceutical Companies

The UK's Competition Appeal Tribunal (the "CAT") has overturned a finding of abuse of dominance against Pfizer Inc. and Flynn Pharma Ltd. The ruling followed appeals by those companies against a 2016 Competition & Markets...more

UK Changes Merger Control Regime for Foreign Takeovers

The Situation: New legislation came into force on 11 June 2018, allowing the UK Government to scrutinise a wider range of mergers that may raise public interest or national security issues. The Context: This is the outcome...more

UK Launches Antitrust Review of the Wholesale Insurance Broker Market

The Situation: The UK Financial Conduct Authority has launched a market study into whether competition works well in the insurance broker market. The Impact: The FCA has begun a fact-finding review into the role of...more

UK Government to Reform M&A Rules to Protect National Security

The Situation: The UK government is introducing new protectionist measures concerning acquisitions of businesses operating in the United Kingdom. The Impact: The government intends to expand the scope of acquisition...more

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