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China Monthly Antitrust Update: April 2025

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This monthly report outlines key developments in China’s antitrust sector for April. The following events merit special attention...more

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China Monthly Antitrust Update: March 2025

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This monthly report outlines key developments in China’s antitrust sector for March. The following events merit special attention...more

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The Future of "Counterparty Bribery" Offenses Under China's Anti-Unfair Competition Law

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Pending proposals to amend China's Anti-Unfair Competition Law (AUCL) may further blur the line between antitrust and anti-corruption offenses under China's enigmatic "counterparty bribery" rules. The AUCL, first enacted in...more

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How China Scrutinizes Foreign Deals: Antitrust and National Security Mechanisms in the BlackRock-Hutchison

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On March 4, 2025, CK Hutchison Holdings Limited (“CK Hutchison”), controlled by the Li Ka-Shing family, announced a significant transaction on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange: the proposed sale of 80% equity in its port business...more

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Rising review risk for deals not meeting merger control thresholds

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Antitrust authorities continue to make use of powers to scrutinize deals falling below merger control filing thresholds. Many that don’t have that ability, want it. The European Commission (EC) remains the frontrunner in...more

White & Case LLP

APAC Antitrust - Looking back at 2024 and forward into 2025

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2024 was a year of significant development in the APAC region. Competition regulators continued to flex their muscle in merger control and remain committed to tighter controls on big tech. Looking ahead to 2025, competition...more

Torres Trade Law, PLLC

Tariffs on Mexico and Canada Delayed; China Retaliates Against 10% Tariff

President Donald Trump has agreed to delay the implementation of tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada for 30 days, following negotiations with the leaders of both countries. For more information about the threatened...more

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China Unveils New Anti-Monopoly Guidelines for the Pharmaceutical Sector

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China's State Council issued new Anti-Monopoly Guidelines for the Pharmaceutical Sector (the "Guidelines") effective January 24, 2025. The Guidelines provide a comprehensive framework for the State Administration for Market...more

Hogan Lovells

A new course for the EU: Key takeaways on the implications of the Competitiveness Compass Agenda on antitrust, internal market and...

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The European Commission has published on the 29th January the “Competitiveness Compass for the EU”, setting out ambitious initiatives aimed at strengthening and protecting the EU’s position on global markets. The Compass...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

China Merger Control Process Should Remain Navigable Even if Tensions Rise

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

King & Spalding

The Trifecta: What to Expect from a Second Trump Administration and a Republican Congress

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Republicans have swept the 2024 elections, returning Donald Trump to the White House as the 47th President and flipping the Senate to a Republican majority. Having narrowly maintained control of the House of Representatives,...more

Proskauer - New Media & Technology

Upcoming Changes to AI Regulation in the New Administration

With the second Trump Administration set to take power in January 2025, one can expect a pendulum swing in many aspects of technology policy. For example, while it is expected that President Trump will will continue efforts...more

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Asia Pacific antitrust update – July 2024

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As we move into the second half of 2024, the competition law landscape across the Asia-Pacific region continues to shift towards tighter regulation and increased enforcement. Faced with the intricate challenges of modern...more

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New SPC Judicial Interpretation in China Widens Path for Private Antitrust Litigation

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The Development: China's Supreme People's Court ("SPC") recently released a Judicial Interpretation of Several Issues Concerning the Application of Law in the Trial of Civil Dispute Cases Arising from Monopolistic Conduct...more

Mayer Brown

China’s Antitrust Enforcement: A Look Back on 2023 and What to Expect in 2024

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On 18 June 2024, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), which includes the State Anti-Monopoly Bureau, released the China Antitrust Law Enforcement Annual Report (2023) (the “Report”). This article provides...more

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Chinese Antitrust Enforcement Agency Issues Warning Letter to Patent Pool

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Recent action by China's State Administration for Market Regulation ("SAMR") demonstrates renewed Chinese antitrust focus on standard essential patents ("SEPs")....more

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New Chinese Regulation on Fair Competition Review

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On June 6, 2024, Premier Li Qiang signed a State Council decree introducing the Regulation on Fair Competition Reviews (the Regulation) effective August 1.  According to the Regulation, administrative agencies and...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Decoded - Technology Law Insights, V 5, Issue 5, June 2024

We are pleased to announce that several of the firm’s practice groups and attorneys were recognized in the 2024 edition of Chambers USA, a directory of leading law firms and attorneys. Chambers and Partners annually...more

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Australia to introduce mandatory merger control

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The Australian Treasurer has announced the introduction of a mandatory suspensory merger control regime to come into effect on 1 January 2026. The reforms introduce significant procedural changes, limited appeal rights and...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Insights Special Edition: Women’s History Month

Celebrating Women’s History Month, we present a special edition of our quarterly Insights publication, highlighting the talent and insights of women at Skadden. The issue spotlights their authorship on such topics as the...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

The Road Ahead for Private Equity: Reflections and Predictions

The year 2023 will be remembered as a challenging one for private equity (PE), with complexities to navigate on many fronts. Traditional debt financing was expensive and scarce, expectations on valuations were tricky to...more

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Global antitrust enforcement: Trends to watch in 2024

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Enforcement strengthens with more complexity - Globally, antitrust enforcement in 2024 is on track to repeat the themes of 2023. Expect continued use by the agencies of novel theories of antitrust harm and increasing...more

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China Increases Its Merger Control Thresholds

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China doubled its merger notification thresholds effective on January 26, 2024. China's State Council recently published new merger control notification thresholds doubling the previous China revenue thresholds in an...more

Hogan Lovells

The year in review – a close look at China’s merger control since the amendment of the Anti-Monopoly Law

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Looking back on the year 2023, this alert aims to give an update on the state of play in Chinese merger control. In particular, it looks at how merger control has evolved since China’s main antitrust statute – the...more

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Emerging Risks Affecting The Tech Legal Landscape

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In an era dominated by technological advancements, the tech industry has become a battleground for various legal challenges shaped by geopolitical events, partisan politics, regulatory initiatives, patent disputes and class...more

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