United Kingdom: Merger regulation in Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Bill
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Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill including merger regulation entered into force
On 1 January 2025, the merger control provisions of the Merger Control and Antitrust Rules in the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 entered into effect, enabled by Statutory Instrument 2024 No. 1226 (C. 78). Notification is mandato…
SourceSigned Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill including merger regulation
On 24 May 2024, the Merger Control and Antitrust Rules in Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill received Royal Assent. In particular, the Bill introduces new merger control thresholds intended to address "killer acquisitions" but applicabl…
SourceAdopted Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill including merger regulation
On 23 May 2024, the Merger Control and Antitrust Rules in Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill was adopted by the United Kingdom Parliament. In particular, the Bill introduces new merger control thresholds intended to address "killer acqu…
SourceIntroduced Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill including merger regulation
On 25 April 2023, the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill, including merger regulation, was introduced in the UK House of Commons. In particular, the Bill introduces new merger control thresholds, intended to tackle "killer acquisitions"…
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