The COVID-19 pandemic has not had a significant impact on the work of the Federal Cartel Office (FCO). For 2021 and going forward, the 10th amendment of the ARC that just came into force will bring the most substantial overhaul of competition law in a long time.

The merger unit of the Czech Competition Office (CCO) ranks among the most stable teams at the CCO with accessible and responsive staff, so the more detailed the pre-notification, the faster and smoother the process following official notification will be

The most notable development for the French Competition Authority over the past 18 months has been its growing attention to the digitalization of merger control.

The benefits of highlighting ESG, jobs and other positive deal impacts 

Companies seeking mergers can expect scrutiny and litigation

Is 2021 a year of change?

Businesses with high market shares may find themselves under the microscope

HSR Thresholds Decline for the First Time Since 2010