- What is new: Merger control is becoming increasingly more complex as policy and geopolitical priorities shift across the globe.
- Why it matters: These developments increase the unpredictability of multijurisdictional...more
7/24/2025
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On December 18, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice (DOJ) released the final 2023 Merger Guidelines (the Guidelines). While the final version of the Guidelines reflects...more
12/22/2023
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice (DOJ) released a draft of proposed new merger guidelines today, 18 months after FTC Chair Lina Khan and Assistant Attorney General...more
On June 27, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) (collectively, the Agencies) jointly released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) proposing sweeping changes to the premerger filings...more
Despite political and economic uncertainties, markets and deal activity were resilient in 2019, and strong fundamentals remain in place heading into 2020. Companies continue to face a challenging litigation and enforcement...more
1/30/2020
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