Navigating the complexities of UK merger control requires a keen understanding of competition law and strategic planning. This guide offers practical insights, enabling you and your team to adeptly manage merger notifications, assess competition implications, and ensure compliance with the CMA's stringent requirements. Your go-to resource for staying ahead in the ever-evolving landscape of merger regulations.
The following Competition news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on EU Competition law—daily round-up (21/07/2025)
The following Competition news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on UK Competition law—daily round-up (21/07/2025)
The following Competition news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on EU Competition law—daily round-up (18/07/2025)
The following Competition news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on UK Competition law—daily round-up (18/07/2025)
Multi-jurisdictional foreign direct investment (FDI) control gridThis grid summarises when foreign direct investment (FDI) filings may be required in...
Market definition and analysis in competition lawMarket definition is the starting point for most competition law assessments and plays a central and...
Laos merger controlA conversation with David Fruitman, Regional Competition Counsel, and Kristy Newby, Country Managing Director, Lao PDR, at regional...
MJ merger grid—jurisdictionThe grid below sets out the notification thresholds as according to local legislation for all merger control regimes in the...
Priority between loss reliefs in loss making companiesWhy does it matter?A company that is a member of a group and has incurred any of the types of losses available for surrender by way of group relief may, without any further rules, have more than one way in which to use the loss. There are a
What is the difference between an appeal and a review?What is an appeal?An appeal in insolvency proceedings is no different to an appeal in normal litigation. An appeal will be allowed only if the appeal court is satisfied that the decision of the lower court was 'wrong' or 'unjust because of a
Contributory negligence in personal injury claimsContributory negligence is a partial defence which can lead to a discount in damages.Other defences may also be relevant. See Practice Notes: Did the claimant consent to the risk of injury? and Was the claimant involved in an illegal activity?If a
Can shares in a limited company that have not been paid-up at all be cancelled?A limited company having a share capital may not alter that share capital, except in the ways listed in section 617 of the Companies Act 2006 (CA 2006). Shares in a company cannot simply be cancelled without following an
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