Global trends, tools and tactics for a shifting antitrust and merger control landscape
Regulators’ approach to competition law is expected to see considerable shifts amid growing geo-political uncertainty, rapidly evolving technology and a continued cost-of-living crisis. Antitrust enforcement tools and strategies are evolving at pace, prompting businesses to rapidly upgrade compliance efforts whilst remaining agile. Merger control is being reshaped as policymakers worldwide put economic growth and innovation at the top of the agenda.
“As global antitrust and merger control enforcement evolve, businesses face both new opportunities and complexities. The key is to anticipate change and adopt a cross-border strategy that is agile, forward-looking and attuned to regulators’ shifting priorities.”
Bernd Meyring
Linklaters, Global Head of Antitrust and Foreign Investment
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