Merger control: The merger control thresholds in the UK have been broadened to capture ‘vertical’ and ‘conglomerate’ transactions (transactions involving parties that do not have overlapping activities). New SMS regime: A...more
In recent years there have been a number of cases in the BVI in which the Court has been asked to reopen judgments or orders prior to their sealing. In those cases, the BVI Court has consistently found - adopting the...more
The CMA has imposed a record fine on an Irish trading software supplier for alleged breaches of a ‘hold separate order’ in relation to the completed purchase of a US rival. This is the latest instance in a string of fines...more
CMA investigation into Amazon/Deliveroo and Paypal/iZettle deals highlights the regulator's increased interest in technology transactions....more