The European Commission (EC) has published new guidance on the application of the referral mechanism set out in Article 22 of the EU merger regulation (EUMR) allowing for mergers falling below national merger thresholds to be...more
4/1/2021
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The Digitalization Act, which entered into force on January 19, 2021, substantially extends the scope of German antitrust law to tackle presumed enforcement challenges in the digital economy and raises merger control...more
1/21/2021
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Whereas COVID-19 is likely to delay review timelines of many M&A deals, it may also make some approvals easier.
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..COVID-19 will undoubtedly impact review timelines of mergers. Competition authorities may ask...more
What does the UK’s exit from the EU on 31 January mean for parties’ deal planning?
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..On 23 January 2020, the UK passed legislation to leave the EU on 31 January 2020 under the terms of the Withdrawal Agreement...more
1/29/2020
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Final joint guidance on new transaction value threshold published.
The German Federal Cartel Office (FCO) and the Austrian Federal Competition Authority (FCA) have released a joint guidance paper (Guidance Paper)...more