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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

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

- 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

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Illumina Grail: European Court Limits Commission Jurisdictional Reach in Merger Cases

The European Court of Justice (the ECJ), the EU’s highest court, has fully rejected the European Commission’s (the Commission) policy of interpreting Article 22 of the EU Merger Regulation (EUMR)[1] in a way that would allow...more

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European Commission Blocks Illumina/GRAIL a week after FTC’s Administrative Law Judge Rejects FTC’s Challenge

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The last week has seen crucial developments at the European Commission (EC) and U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regarding the antitrust review of the $7.1 billion proposed acquisition by Illumina (the leading supplier of...more

Hogan Lovells

Brexit and the transition period – implications for the EUMR's one-stop-shop

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The UK's departure from the EU on 31 January has initiated an 11 month transition period, during which the application of EU competition law in the UK will remain largely unchanged.  Thus the EU rules governing mergers will...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Planning for Merger Reviews and Antitrust Investigations Under the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement

The U.K. Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published “Guidance on the Functions of the CMA Under the Withdrawal Agreement” (Guidance), which sets out the regulator’s approach to merger and competition cases during...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

Deal Planning After Brexit - Merger Control Aspects

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What does the UK’s exit from the EU on 31 January mean for parties’ deal planning? Key Points: ..On 23 January 2020, the UK passed legislation to leave the EU on 31 January 2020 under the terms of the Withdrawal Agreement...more

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Protect Your Antitrust Privilege — Why M&A Dealmakers Must Take a Strategic Approach to Privilege

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Companies must mitigate risks to antitrust privilege posed by cross-border megadeals and increased regulatory demand for documentation. A strong M&A market has driven a high volume of megadeals across the globe in recent...more

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UK Competition Law Enforcement Merger Control and Brexit: What to Expect in a Deal-Based and No-Deal Brexit

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The UK is scheduled to leave the EU in less than two months. It is unclear whether this will happen under the terms of a deal negotiated with the EU (a “deal-based” Brexit) or without a deal (“no-deal” Brexit). Under a...more

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Corporates Must Evaluate M&A Competition Strategy Ahead of Brexit

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As the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) prepares to assume sole jurisdiction for UK competition reviews post-Brexit, M&A deal teams must evaluate the competitive consequences of deals bridging the Brexit period and...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Planning for Merger Reviews and Antitrust Inquiries in Case of a 'No-Deal' Brexit

As the U.K.’s March 29, 2019, exit date from the European Union approaches, companies involved in merger reviews or antitrust investigations should pre-emptively address the risk of a “no-deal” Brexit....more

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Claimants' Guide to Antitrust Competition Litigation in EU

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Recent years have seen a significant increase in the number of private competition claims in the European Union. The Claimants' guide to Antitrust/Competition Litigation in the European Union provides an overview of the...more

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