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Luxury powerhouses turn to M&A amid slowing sales

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Declining consumer spending power is driving down revenues and pushing luxury firms to seek new avenues for growth - Slowing economic growth, hampered by stubborn inflation, has inhibited consumer confidence across the...more

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Competition Act Review Threshold Remains Same for Third Year in Row While Investment Canada Act Review Threshold Increases for...

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For the third year in a row the Competition Bureau announced that the transaction-size threshold for pre-merger notification under the Competition Act will be $93 million....more

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EU flexes its muscles on foreign-subsidised acquisitions and market distortions

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On 17 June 2020, the European Commission published a White Paper seeking views on three powerful new tools to control the acquisitions and activities of foreign subsidised companies in the EU:1 (i) a general ex post control...more

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Brussels Regulatory Brief: October 2019

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ANTITRUST AND COMPETITION - The EU General Court Adopts The First Two Judgements On The Content Of Tax Rulings - On 24 September 2019, the General Court of the European Union (General Court) adopted two judgments...more

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Global AV and EV Regulatory Approaches in Focus Recently at Frankfurt Roundtable

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Given the pace of change in the automotive industry and related technologies, combined with increasing regulatory scrutiny and recent developments in trade and M&A, there are several risks and challenges the global automotive...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

China’s Antitrust Regime: Retooled, Retrenched and (Potentially) Ready for Battle

China has introduced a plan to restructure some of its key governmental institutions, including the operations of its three antitrust enforcement agencies. The new scheme, announced in March 2018, for the first time...more

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An Update on Brexit and (Current) Implications on Trade

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It has been a year since Article 50 was triggered on March 29, 2017, and if no extension is given, the U.K. will leave the European Union (EU) on March 29, 2019. This means that negotiations are now at the half-way point, but...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

2018 EU Trade, Regulatory and Competition Trends

Our “trends for 2018” are only a selection of interesting developments to watch for in 2018. Within the political and legislative cycle of the European Union, 2018 promises to be an eventful year, given that it is the last...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Trump Administration: 2017 Recap and 2018 Outlook

On January 20, 2017, businessman Donald J. Trump was sworn in as the 45th President of the United States following a contentious and unconventional 2016 presidential election. Republicans also successfully maintained control...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

U.S. Employs Rarely Used Tool to Probe China IP Practices

As President Trump visits China, U.S. is investigating a longstanding issue in bilateral relationship—technology transfer/intellectual property requirements—that has potential implications for trade. U.S. business and...more

McDermott Will & Emery

Brexit - Legal Implications

In our latest memorandum, we have briefly outlined some of the main legal implications of Brexit according to different models, including the EEA model. In light of recent comments made by Theresa May, it is unlikely that...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

"Looking Ahead: The U.S. Legal and Regulatory Environment Under a Trump Administration"

Election Day brought an end to a long period of uncertainty that caused market fluctuations and delayed business planning decisions. As we navigate the post-election landscape, many questions remain regarding the potential...more

McDermott Will & Emery

Brexit Update: What’s Next for the Global Marketplace

In Depth - UK Withdrawal Process - The United Kingdom will continue to be an EU member until procedures are completed for exiting the European Union, which is likely to be a long process. Under EU Treaty rules,...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Brexit: What Now?

The United Kingdom has voted to leave the European Union. The vote is not legally binding but Prime Minister David Cameron has already acknowledged that the will of the people must be followed. We consider the key preliminary...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Doing Business in Canada

This Guide provides non-Canadians with an introduction to the laws and regulations that affect the conduct of business in Canada and, in particular, in the province of Ontario. In some cases, this Guide also identifies issues...more

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