Recent Developments in EU Merger Control

Introduction

EU Merger Control continues to evolve and play an important part in the European regulatory control of M&A activity alongside new developments such as foreign direct investment regimes, new reforms relating to the control of digital markets and the new Foreign Subsidies Regulation.

This webinar provides an essential update on recent developments and trends which are impacting the EU regulatory landscape and provides guidance on how best to successfully navigate the increasingly complex EU merger control regime to optimize clearances times for international mergers.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:-

Review of EU Merger Control Process

• Notification process and impact on deal timetables
• Gun jumping and other procedural issues
• Substantive assessment
• Remedies

Impact of New EU Legislation

• Foreign direct Investment regimes and the EU FDI Regulation
• Regulation of digital mergers
• Foreign Subsidies regulation

Emerging Trends

• Trends in EU Commission’s Phase I & II investigations
• Increased scrutiny of vertical mergers
• Divestment v behavioural remedies
• Digital Services mergers: Is the EU merger regime fit for purpose?
• Use of Article 22 Referrals to the EU
• EU/UK parallel merger investigations and early signs of divergence

This webinar was recorded on 17th July 2023