Competition in context

Addressing the business implications and risks of antitrust issues

Global businesses and their senior executives face significant domestic and international competition issues arising out of merger activity, relationships with third parties, compliance, investigations, regulatory enforcement, criminal proceedings and civil litigation. Our antitrust and competition hub is designed to assist you in navigating the evolving and increasingly complex regulatory, compliance and government enforcement environment.

Latest insights

How is technology impacting trends in antitrust litigation?

Algorithmic pricing is now generating notable litigation in the US, having been on the radar of authorities around the world as a potential concern for some time.

Global | Video | April 04, 2024

European Commission’s approach to Article 22 referrals in jeopardy after AG opinion

On 21 March 2024, Advocate General Emiliou (AG) delivered his non-binding opinion on the Illumina/GRAIL judgment that had confirmed the European Commission’s (EC) powers under Article 22 of the EU Merger Regulation (EUMR).

Global | Publication | April 04, 2024

Buyer beware: major changes to Canada’s foreign investment review regime passed

On March 22, Bill C-34, An Act to amend the Investment Canada Act, received royal assent.

Canada | Publication | April 03, 2024

Global antitrust and competition trends

Antitrust authorities are increasingly aggressive in pursuing new theories of harm, pushing the boundaries of what amounts to an antitrust violation, and expanding the use of current legislation and regulation to fit a new era of issues.

Global | Publication | April 03, 2024

Sustainability agreements and competition law

The treatment of sustainability agreements under competition law is a hot topic globally. Such agreements involve competitors collaborating to achieve sustainability goals, but can be complex to assess under traditional competition law frameworks.

Global | Video | April 03, 2024

FDI and national security reviews

The unprecedented expansion of foreign direct investment (FDI) and national security reviews in recent years, in parallel with an increasingly turbulent geopolitical outlook, add a layer of complexity to an already challenging M&A landscape.

Global | Video | April 01, 2024

In Focus

Antitrust and competition law in Asia: A regional guide

Our Asia Competition Law facts sheets provide insights into the main competition law regimes across Asia, reflecting the...

Cooperation between competitors

Businesses operating on the same market level need to ensure compliance with EU competition law when entering into coope...

Global Rules on Foreign Direct Investment

Cross-border acquisitions and investments increasingly trigger foreign direct investment (FDI) screening requirements.

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