Merger Control
- Feasibility analysis: With experience in handling complex merger control cases, the insights of former competition officials, and in-depth sector knowledge, we provide precise advice on the feasibility of your transactions.
- Merger filing obligations: We provide pragmatic, risk-oriented advice on global merger filing requirements, helping you to stay compliant.
- SPA negotiations: We are skilled in drafting merger control clauses, including complex clauses covering referral and/or remedy scenarios. Our experience in managing merger control filings worldwide can give you realistic timelines for merger control proceedings, so long-stop dates are managed effectively.
- Merger control representation: We have significant experience drafting notifications and representing companies in pre-notification discussions with the authorities over jurisdiction, market definition, or allocation of turnover. We can also support on phase I and II investigations and the negotiation and implementation of commitments. Our practical guidance covers information exchange and cooperation during the period between signing and closing, and clean team or ring-fencing arrangements.
- FDI and FSR expertise: We support both domestic and cross-border transactions, in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and the EU's Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR). We’re adept at dealing with the increased scrutiny on subsidies given by non-EU governments and can guide you through the new procedural and substantive rules that apply, helping streamline your notification processes.
