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The European Union is an economic and political partnership comprised of 27 nations within the Eurozone. The EU was established in 1948 to promote stability and cooperation among member states in the aftermath of WWII. The EU maintains a common currency as well as several intranational institutions, including the European Parliament and the European Commission. less -

Merger Control in a Changing Global Context: Four Key Themes for Dealmakers

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 7/24/2025

- 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

AI and EU Merger Control

WilmerHale on 7/15/2025

Global investment in AI surged to approximately USD 252 billion in 2024, representing a thirteen-fold increase since 2014. As AI technologies become deeply embedded across key economic sectors such as finance, manufacturing,...more

No-Poach Agreements in the Spotlight: European Competition Authorities Zooming in on Labour Market Collusion

Alston & Bird on 7/10/2025

Our Antitrust Team summarizes the most recent focus of European Competition Authorities on restrictive practices in labor markets....more

Notes from the Multipolar Global Front: Navigating Multinational Antitrust Merger Reviews

WilmerHale on 7/8/2025

Recent developments have made navigating multinational antitrust merger reviews even more complex and replete with traps for the unwary. ...more

Europe’s Sharpened Focus on Defense Creates M&A and Investment Opportunities

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 6/26/2025

Key Points - - The war in Ukraine has prompted a historic surge in European defense spending. - Governments in the EU and U.K. are stressing the need for innovation. They are increasingly turning to investment in small...more

Data with destiny: European AI M&A heats up as the race for dominance intensifies

White & Case LLP on 5/29/2025

With industries embracing this evolving technology, Europe is determined not to be left behind, and dealmakers are paying close attention - Europe’s artificial intelligence industry is gaining traction but has struggled to...more

FDI Enforcement Trends in EU, EU Member States, and UK: Q1 2025

Morgan Lewis on 5/12/2025

In the first quarter of 2025, the approach of the European Union, EU member states, and the United Kingdom toward foreign direct investment (FDI) reviews continues to be cautious and is increasingly linked to security...more

Antitrust M&A Snapshot | Q1 2025

McDermott Will & Emery on 5/6/2025

JANUARY – MARCH 2025: KEY THEMES AND TAKEAWAYS - UNITED STATES - FTC Loses Vertical Challenge to Tempur Sealy/Mattress Firm On July 2, 2024, the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed suit in federal court seeking to block...more

Increasing European defence budgets: what are the implications for government contractors and investors?

Hogan Lovells on 4/29/2025

At a time of marked geopolitical uncertainty, governments around Europe are committing to meaningful increases in defence spending, whilst also looking to private capital and investment to supplement public funds. This in...more

Antitrust in focus - March 2025

A&O Shearman on 3/31/2025

Our global antitrust enforcement report reveals significant increase in overall fines - In the latest edition of our annual report, we identify the major trends and developments in antitrust enforcement worldwide in 2024 and...more

Antitrust and Competition Technology Year in Review 2024

Goodwin on 3/17/2025

As we look back on 2024, one thing is clear: Antitrust enforcement in the technology sector continued at a steady pace, with global agencies showing no signs of relenting in their scrutiny of Big Tech companies....more

Private equity roll-ups and other add-ons: Planning for scrutiny by UK and European competition authorities

Hogan Lovells on 3/13/2025

Many commentators believe that roll-up and other add-on transaction strategies will continue to be attractive to private equity fund managers across global markets. Competition authorities in the UK, Europe and the US have...more

Europe Daily News, 06 March 2025

Mayer Brown on 3/12/2025

COMPETITION - Commission clears acquisition of Novolex and Pactiv by Apollo and CPP Investments (M.11849) - Midday Express...more

Antitrust in focus - February 2025

A&O Shearman on 3/6/2025

Now out: our latest global trends in merger control enforcement report - In this tenth edition of our annual report, we analyze data for 2024 from 26 jurisdictions to reveal the latest trends in global merger control and...more

Foreign investment control regimes reach far and hit hard

A&O Shearman on 2/28/2025

Foreign investment (FDI) screening regimes continued to present challenges for dealmakers. We saw tough intervention in key jurisdictions. New and expanding rules added to regulatory burden. Overall, most deals are cleared...more

Antitrust and Competition Life Sciences Year in Review 2024

Goodwin on 2/21/2025

The last year (and particularly the last few months) of the Biden Administration brought a flurry of activity from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in the life sciences space, continuing a yearslong pattern of close...more

Litigation 2024 Year in Review and 2025 Outlook: A view of the landscape in Europe and the UK

Latham & Watkins LLP on 2/11/2025

Welcome to our Litigation 2024 Year in Review and 2025 Outlook. In this report, we examine the legal trends that have shaped the commercial landscape in Europe and the UK and explore how these developments are likely to...more

Litigation Trends for 2025: What Will This Year Hold for Business and Commercial Disputes?

BCLP on 2/6/2025

We explore the trends for Business and Commercial Disputes in the UK, US and France/EU in 2025. Here's what you should know...more

Europe Daily News, 29 January 2025

Mayer Brown on 2/3/2025

COMPETITION - Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.11772 - Nippon Express / SH) - Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11853 - Novo Holdings / TA Associates / Biocomposites)....more

UK Financial Insights from Katten | Issue 18

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP on 1/30/2025

UK Financial Insights from Katten is a monthly newsletter highlighting key noteworthy developments potentially affecting financial markets and funds in the UK and Europe....more

Europe Daily News, 27 January 2025

Mayer Brown on 1/28/2025

COMPETITION - Appeal brought on 3 December 2024 by European Commission against the judgment of the General Court of 18 September 2024 in Case T-334/19, Google and Alphabet Vs. Commission (Case C-826/24 P) Re: dismissal of...more

UK and European M&A: Predictions for 2025

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP on 1/28/2025

2024 was a better year for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the UK and Europe than 2023, although overall growth in the market was slow. Deal numbers, by both absolute volume and aggregate deal value, remained far below the...more

PRA and FCA Offer New Guidance on How Changes in Control Will Be Assessed

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 1/27/2025

On 1 November 2024, the UK Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a joint policy statement (PS 18/24) on the prudential assessment of acquisitions and increases in control. The...more

Global merger control trends and outlook 2024/2025

White & Case LLP on 1/20/2025

Our latest edition explores the top merger control trends across the EU, US, UK, Middle East and Australia, and the outlook for 2025. EU and US merger control enforcement: quo vadis? In the EU, Executive Vice...more

Europe Daily News, 07 January 2025

Mayer Brown on 1/8/2025

COMPETITION - Initiation of proceedings (Case M.11539 - Liberty Media / Dorna Sports) - Commission clears acquisition of Adamant Ecodev by OMV and Adamant (M.11762) - Midday Express...more

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