

Global trends in merger control enforcement
Antitrust authorities stepped up their scrutiny of M&A in 2022, adopting increasingly aggressive approaches to enforcement.
We identify the key trends and developments in global merger control activity, analysing data from 26 jurisdictions and focusing on the EU, UK, U.S. and China.
We examine how antitrust authorities have intervened in deal making and which sectors are under particular scrutiny. We explore the impact that merger control and foreign direct investment reviews can have on transaction timetables and allocation of execution risk. Looking ahead, we pinpoint the new and evolving regimes and policies that will result in additional layers of complexity for merging parties.
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Aggressive merger control enforcement causes a rise in frustrated deals
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Scepticism over remedies results in rejected behavioural commitments and bolstered conditions
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Scrutiny of tech deals remains a priority with PE and labour markets in the spotlight
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Below-threshold deals increasingly face review
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Gun-jumping and breaching merger remedies generate heavy sanctions
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Fast track and simplified reviews lead to quicker review periods
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Evolving foreign direct investment regimes add yet more hurdles for M&A
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Surge in antitrust and FDI intervention means appropriate deal provisions are vital
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