Global antitrust enforcement in 2025 was both tough and balanced. The headline figure tells one story: total fines in the jurisdictions surveyed in our report rose again to USD 7.7 billion, the highest since 2021. But the...more
3/12/2026
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Algorithms ,
Anti-Competitive ,
Antitrust Provisions ,
Antitrust Violations ,
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Competition Authorities ,
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Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Life Sciences ,
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Regulatory Oversight
A visual breakdown of the geographical trends in antitrust enforcement fines around the world.
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3/12/2026
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Asia Pacific ,
Cartels ,
Competition ,
Competition Authorities ,
Enforcement Actions ,
EU ,
Fines ,
Jurisdiction ,
Penalties
Across key jurisdictions, the “gatekeeping” phase in collective redress—whether certification or collective authorization—continues to define who gets into court and on what terms, with materially different thresholds shaping...more
3/12/2026
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Antitrust Litigation ,
Class Action ,
Class Certification ,
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Expert Testimony ,
FRCP 23(b)(3) ,
Multi-Jurisdictional Litigation ,
Opt-In ,
Opt-Outs ,
Predominance Requirement ,
Price-Fixing ,
Pricing ,
Sherman Act ,
Statutory Violations
Incomplete responses, inaccurate information, obstruction and other procedural missteps attracted significant regulatory attention and penalties in 2025. We saw regulators, including in the EU, China, and the U.S., step up...more
3/12/2026
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European Commission ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Fines ,
Noncompliance ,
Penalties ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
UK ,
UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)
2025 saw a plethora of dawn raids as well as authorities reaching for enhanced detection tools and investigative powers....more
3/12/2026
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Artificial Intelligence ,
Bid Rigging ,
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Competition Authorities ,
Dawn Raids ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Enforcement Actions ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
Leniency Programs ,
UK ,
UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) ,
Whistleblowers
In 2025, regulators across many jurisdictions showed an increased appetite to utilize so-called “soft enforcement” tools, often employing novel approaches to ensure their enforcement objectives were met....more
3/12/2026
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Antitrust Investigations ,
Competition ,
Competition Authorities ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Enforcement Priorities ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
Monopolization ,
New Guidance ,
UK ,
UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)
A key theme of antitrust enforcement throughout 2025 has been a distinct focus on strategic sectors identified as critical for economic growth and supply chain resilience. As individuals and governments alike seek to reduce...more
3/12/2026
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Antitrust Investigations ,
Antitrust Provisions ,
Bid Rigging ,
Cartels ,
Competition Authorities ,
Construction Project ,
Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Economic Growth ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Life Sciences ,
Oil & Gas ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Resale Price Maintenance (RPM) ,
Retail Market ,
Supply Chain
Our latest Global antitrust enforcement report offers an insightful analysis of the current state and future trajectory of antitrust enforcement worldwide, based on analysis of enforcement data from over 30 jurisdictions....more
3/12/2026
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Algorithms ,
Antitrust Investigations ,
Antitrust Provisions ,
Antitrust Violations ,
Bid Rigging ,
Cartels ,
Competition Authorities ,
Dawn Raids ,
Energy Sector ,
Enforcement Actions ,
European Commission ,
Fines ,
Multinationals ,
Price-Fixing ,
Technology ,
White Collar Crimes
In Europe, abuse of dominance fine volumes stayed steady in 2025 as antitrust authorities imposed financial penalties and crafted tailored commitments to remedy concerns. Globally, there was continued scrutiny of Big Tech. ...more
Overall, the level of fines imposed for vertical and other non-cartel conduct violations decreased six-fold in 2025, with the number of infringement decisions halved. This decline followed a standout year of elevated...more
Global cartel fines totaled USD3.3 billion in 2025. This was a significant increase on 2024 (USD602.5 million) and 2023 (USD1.9bn) and represented the highest annual total since 2021 (USD4.0bn).
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3/11/2026
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Anti-Competitive ,
Antitrust Investigations ,
Antitrust Violations ,
Cartels ,
Competition ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Enforcement Actions ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Fines ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
Pricing ,
UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)
Global antitrust enforcement in 2025 was both tough and balanced. The headline figure tells one story: total fines in the jurisdictions surveyed in our report rose again to USD 7.7 billion, the highest since 2021. But the...more
The UK government is consulting on highly anticipated amendments to the antitrust legislative framework. Its proposals are aimed at delivering economic growth by supporting the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)’s 4Ps...more
1/27/2026
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Antitrust Provisions ,
Competition Authorities ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
Digital Markets Strategy ,
Merger Controls ,
Merger Reviews ,
New Legislation ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Threshold Requirements ,
UK ,
UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)
At the end of what was a transformational year for UK merger control policy, the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) published revised guidance on its approach to merger remedies (Revised Guidance). The upshot: the CMA...more
1/16/2026
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Competition Act ,
Competition Authorities ,
Divestiture ,
Merger Agreements ,
Merger Challenges ,
Merger Controls ,
Merger Remedies ,
Merger Reviews ,
Mergers ,
New Guidance ,
UK ,
UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)’s strengthened consumer protection powers took effect in April 2025. For the first time, the CMA gained direct powers to determine breaches of consumer law and impose potentially...more
11/21/2025
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Advertising Standards Authority ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Digital Platforms ,
Enforcement Actions ,
False Advertising ,
Fees ,
New Legislation ,
New Regulations ,
Online Platforms ,
Penalties ,
Price Transparency ,
Regulatory Authority ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Telecommunications ,
UK ,
UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
On October 16, 2025, the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) launched a consultation on draft revised guidance on its approach to merger remedies (Draft Guidance). The upshot: a more flexible approach is on the cards,...more
The UK government has published its latest annual report on the functioning of the UK’s investment screening regime under the National Security and Investment Act 2021 (NSIA) as well as announcing its intention to reduce...more
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a consultation on proposed changes to its mergers guidance on jurisdiction and procedure (CMA2) and its mergers notice template....more
6/25/2025
/ Competition ,
Jurisdiction ,
Merger Controls ,
Merger Reviews ,
Mergers ,
New Guidance ,
Premerger Notifications ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Regulatory Reform ,
UK ,
UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)
The UK government has issued the final version of its “strategic steer” to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), directing the authority to act in a way that prioritises growth and encourages investment in the...more
2024 saw a significant increase in the total fines imposed in abuse of dominance cases compared to 2023, reversing a trend of decline in recent years. The rise in fine volumes was spread across all regions of the world, with...more
The level of fines imposed for infringements relating to vertical and other non-cartel conduct increased ten-fold in 2024, reversing a trend of decline in recent years. This rise can be attributed in part to the overall...more
Overall, the number of immunity/leniency cases decided in 2024 (21) was broadly in line with 2023 (19) and 2022 (18). While certain antitrust authorities anecdotally continue to highlight the impact of leniency programs on...more
Digital regulation continues to be at the forefront of regulator concerns, as authorities focus on technology companies through traditional antitrust tools and new digital markets regimes. Further legislation and guidance is...more
In 2024, regulators across the globe increasingly acknowledged the need for a nuanced enforcement approach to balancing support for sustainability initiatives against traditional antitrust enforcement and countering the risk...more
3/21/2025
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Competition ,
Environmental Policies ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Greenwashing ,
Popular ,
Sustainability ,
UK
Overall, global fines for cartel activity in 2024 (USD602.5 million) were the lowest recorded for several years, and significantly lower than the 2023 total (USD1.9billion). Unlike in previous years, 2024 saw relatively few...more