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Since it was introduced to German merger control in 2017, the transaction value threshold has caused significant uncertainties for...
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Today, the UK government issued its draft strategic steer to the Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) for consultation. Our separate...
Today, the UK government issued its draft strategic steer to the Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) for consultation. Why does the...
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Geopolitical risks are a significant concern for businesses and investors in the current global landscape. Understanding these risks is...
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Germany’s upcoming election isn’t just about who governs in Berlin – it’s about the direction Europe will take. On 23 February 2025,...
We asked more than 200 Freshfields lawyers – across geographies and practice areas: what are the 1-2 issues top of mind for you and your...
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While the focus in recent years has been on regulating inbound investments, discussions around the introduction of outbound investment...
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The new European Commission officially took office on 1 December 2024. After significant political manoeuvring and some last-minute...
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On 29 November 2024, the European Commission (Commission) published sections of its Merger Manual of Procedures (ManProc).[1] This...
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The UK Government has confirmed that the digital and competition parts of the landmark Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers (DMCC)...
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How the newly unveiled structure could deliver Europe’s next 5-year political ambitions The wait, at least for now, is finally over....
The European Commission (Commission) has published its draft guidelines on exclusionary abuses of dominance (Guidelines), seeking...