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Antitrust M&A Snapshot | Q2 2024

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UNITED STATES - - Agencies Revisiting Consummated Mergers - What’s old is new again, as agencies are increasingly scrutinizing consummated mergers from years past. In May 2024, the US Department of Justice (DOJ), Antitrust...more

Oliva Gibbs LLP

Flying Under the Federal Radar: Deals Under the HSR Filing Threshold Provide Scrutiny-Free Opportunities for Operators

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Oil and Gas Mergers and Acquistions: A $100 Billion Shift - As happens periodically, consolidation mania has once again seized the oilpatch.  There have been multiple oil and gas acquisitions totaling over $100 billion by...more

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FTC Acts to Remedy Interlocking Director and Information Exchange Concerns in Oil & Gas Transaction

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On August 16, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission took action to resolve its antitrust concerns associated with a proposed transaction between EQT Corporation (EQT) and private equity firm QEP Partners, LP (Quantum) pursuant...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Germany Adopts Competition Enforcement Act

On July 6, 2023, the German parliament adopted the “Competition Enforcement Act.” The new law still lacks final approval by the Bundesrat, which will not be granted before the end of September, but this is only a formality....more

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Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Competition blocks vertical merger in the gas sector for the first time

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On 16 June 2022, Saudi Arabia's General Authority for Competition announced its decision to block National Gas and Industrialization Company from acquiring a majority stake in Best Gas Carrier on the basis of vertical...more

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Saudi Antitrust Authority Blocks First Vertical Transaction Under New Competition Law

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Recent actions by the Saudi Arabia competition authority confirm that the agency is adopting a more aggressive enforcement approach, particularly involving consumer-facing companies. The Saudi Arabian General Authority...more

Hogan Lovells

Die Drei von der Tankstelle – Reformideen für die nächste GWB-Novelle (und ihre Kritik)

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Nach der Novelle ist vor der Novelle. Erst im Januar 2021 wurde das deutsche Kartellrecht durch die 10. GWB-Novelle umfassend reformiert. Nun steht möglicherweise bereits die nächste Reform vor der Tür. Anlass sind die...more

K&L Gates LLP

Brussels Regulatory Brief: April 2022

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ANTITRUST AND COMPETITION - The Commission and the German Competition Authority conducted surprise inspections in Germany for suspected abuse of a dominant position in the natural gas sector....more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

2021 Energy and Chemicals Antitrust Report

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Antitrust activity increased significantly in 2021. This past year brought numerous changes in merger and non-merger enforcement policies and priorities that signal increased scrutiny in industry transactions. The “Biden...more

Robins Kaplan LLP

Financial Daily Dose 10.11.2021 | Top Story: Apple Appeals Epic Games Verdict, Seeks Stay of Enforcement

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Apple has officially appealed the September verdict in its years-long battle with Epic Games that was set to “require the tech giant to tweak its strict App Store rules and force it to allow app developers of ways to pay for...more

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FTC Letter Signals Increased Scrutiny of Oil & Gas M&A Activity

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In a recent exchange of letters with the White House, the chair of the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) signaled her intent to ramp up antitrust enforcement in the oil and gas industry. The move comes as part of a broader...more

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Competition and Distribution Law Newsletter - BCLP Paris - July 2021

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Merger control - Infrastructure: For the first time, the French Competition Authority blocked a concentration in the infrastructure sector. The Authority ruled that the acquisition of exclusive control of the Pipeline...more

Mayer Brown

New Mexican Power Regulatory Framework – Defense Mechanisms Available to Investors

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The current administration has sustained an attack against the electricity legal framework established by its predecessor. The new framºework reflects a major change in policy concerning the participation of the private...more

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An overview of the impact of Mexico's new Electric Power Industry Law on foreign investors operating in the power sector in Mexico

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Disputes involving statutory and regulatory changes are traditionally subject to litigation before local courts or local administrative bodies. Nonetheless, international investment arbitration offers foreign investors an...more

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Mexico – Senate Approves Amendment of Mexico’s Electricity Industry Law

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Following the House of Representatives discussion and approval of the draft Amendment of the Electricity Industry Law proposed by President Andrés Manuel López Obrador on February 1, 2021 (the “Amendment”), on March 03, 2021,...more

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Mexican Court Suspends New Hydrocarbons and Fuels Import and Export Rules Enacted by Ministry of Energy

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On February 16, 2021, in an amparo proceeding, a Mexican court specializing in economic competition issued a provisional suspension of the Resolution That Establishes the Goods Whose Import and Export Are Subject to...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Energy Industry: Competition Law in Canada

Canada’s abundant energy resources have played a central role in our country’s economic development and will continue to be extremely important to our prospects for growth and innovation in the future. Competition law...more

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Financial Daily Dose 2.4.2020 | Top Story: Tesla Stock Hits New Highs on Reports From Battery Partners

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It’s all coming up Elon these days for Tesla and its stock. “Positive developments” from the electric carmaker’s battery suppliers helped goose shares even higher, ending the day at $780/share—a nearly 20% gain since Friday....more

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Financial Daily Dose 12.16.2019 | Top Story: Boeing Execs Mull Halting 737 Max Production as FAA Clearance Stalls

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Boeing’s 737 MAX faces an uncertain future. Boeing is considering at least a temporary halt to its 737 Max production “as regulatory clearance for the grounded jet’s return looks increasingly likely to slip beyond January...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Currents - Energy Industry Insights - December 2019

Russian, Colombian Competition Continuing to Slow U.S. Thermal Coal Exports - "'Central Appalachian and Northern Appalachian exports remain out of the money for shipment to Europe and Illinois Basin coal has significant...more

Orrick - Antitrust Watch

Merger Non-Compete Clauses – Be Lawful or Be Gone

Non-compete clauses are commonly included in M&A agreements. Although generally recognized as lawful, non-competes must fulfill certain requirements to comply with antitrust and competition laws. A recent FTC enforcement...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Currents - Energy Industry Insights - May 2019 #3

PA Supreme Court Upholds Decision Allowing Drilling in All Districts Under a Local Zoning Ordinance as Long as They Meet Standards - "This case is one of several recent decisions in Commonwealth Court and the PA Supreme...more

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FTC Requires Divestiture of Assets in Industrial Gas Suppliers’ $80 Billion Merger

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On October 22, 2018, the FTC announced it had reached a settlement with industrial gas suppliers Praxair, Inc. and Linde AG (the “Parties”) arising out of their proposed merger. According to the FTC’s Complaint, issued by 4-1...more

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Due North: U.S. Private Equity Sets Sights On Canada - Infographic

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The outlook for private equity investment in Canada is promising. The country has become an attractive destination for foreign investors, and the total value of PE deals continues to reach new heights. A strong Canadian...more

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Due North: U.S. Private Equity Sets Sights on Canada

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The outlook for private equity investment in Canada is promising. The country has become an attractive destination for foreign investors, and the total value of PE deals continues to reach new heights. A strong Canadian...more

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