On February 4, 2021, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Department of Justice (DOJ) announced suspension of early termination grants under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (HSR Act). These grants...more
This brief guide provides updates on the impact of COVID-19 on merger control reviews around the world. ...more
Merger review processes are being impacted worldwide as merger control authorities adapt to take account of the consequences of Covid 19. While critical transactions are likely to be reviewed, as far as possible, in...more
On October 20, 2020, TransPerfect Legal Solutions (TLS) hosted an inaugural conference on recent developments in antitrust clearance and merger enforcement proceedings. This article is the second of a three-part series...more
Last week, the U.S. antitrust agencies announced two important updates affecting their review of transactions: 1. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC)announced that effective 30 March 2020 the U.S. antitrust agencies will...more
The global spread of the novel coronavirus has disrupted everyday life all over the world and imposed significant difficulties on the business community. Antitrust merger reviews — and the authorities who conduct those...more
The global COVID-19 pandemic has changed how merger enforcement regimes around the world are currently reviewing proposed transactions. Two weeks into the new environment, we now have a body of experience from which to assess...more
- US Agencies Encourage COVID-19-Related Collaboration - Practical Tips for Information Sharing & Document Creation - Possible Delays to US Merger Approvals The ongoing COVID-19 outbreak has, at least temporarily,...more
The FTC and DOJ are changing their approach to civil enforcement and merger review during the COVID-19 pandemic. HSR notifications must be submitted through an e-filing platform, and early termination of the HSR waiting...more
Last week, in response to the outbreak of the Coronavirus disease (COVID19), the antitrust agencies in the United States and European Union issued policies that will affect, and may delay, merger filings and reviews. ...more