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Competition, antitrust and trade

Competition law is evolving at speed in the UK and the EU. Authorities have been granted new, far-reaching powers to scrutinise investments, subsidies and even entire industries. Enforcement activity has picked up. A wave of antitrust litigation is presenting risks and opportunities for businesses. You need expert lawyers to help you navigate these stormy legal waters.

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Competition, antitrust and trade

What can businesses learn from the UK National Security and Investment Act's Third Annual Report 2023-2024?

The NSIA Third Annual Report 2023-2024 showcases increased notifications, sector-specific trends, and the government's commitment to national security

01/10/2024

Read time 4m

Competition, antitrust and trade

Foreign direct investment in Italy: what the 2023 annual activity report tells business about the government's 'golden power'

The annual report on the exercise of special powers confirms, once again, an increase in the number of transactions reported...

01/10/2024

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Regulatory Outlook

Competition | UK Regulatory Outlook September 2024

Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act: implementation insights | Litigation funding | European Merger Control

25/09/2024

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Sanctions, ownership and related issues

UK Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation to arrive for October launch

New enforcement body's powers impose additional compliance burdens on industry, financial services and legal sectors

24/09/2024

Read time 5m

Competition, antitrust and trade

UK CMA launches investigation into Ticketmaster's Oasis ticket sale

The regulator is looking at the use of 'dynamic pricing' in the sale of tickets for the Manchester band's reunion

16/09/2024

Read time 4m

Regulatory and compliance

New UK public procurement regime delayed to February 2025

The government has pushed the implementation of the Procurement Act 2023 back by four months

12/09/2024

Read time 1m

Regulatory and compliance

How 'known risks' will work under the UK Procurement Act 2023

What should be considered when dealing with the list of known risks in a tender notice?

31/07/2024

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Regulatory Outlook

Competition | UK Regulatory Outlook July 2024

25/07/2024

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Competition, antitrust and trade

New independent regulator for English football announced in the King's Speech

Football and its fans will be hoping that a governance bill paves the way for a more equitable field for...

19/07/2024

Read time 3m

Regulatory and compliance

Navigating the EU's new GPSR: obligations are introduced for online marketplaces

Who are online marketplace providers and what should they be aware of before the regulation becomes applicable later this year?

18/07/2024

Read time 4m

Regulatory and compliance

Navigating the EU's new GPSR: what manufacturers and importers of products need to know

Businesses involved with the manufacture or import of products should be aware of their obligations

17/07/2024

Read time 3m

Competition, antitrust and trade

Manchester City versus the Premier League: arbitration proceedings kick-off

A successful challenge could pave the way for lucrative sponsorship deals particularly for clubs with wealthy owners

26/06/2024

Read time 3m

Employment and pensions

HR pensions spotlight | Automatic enrolment: are you compliant?

Employers should consider a range of measures to help reduce the risk of non-compliance

26/06/2024

Read time 2m

Regulatory Outlook

Competition | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2024

UK general election 2024: competition aspects | UK general election 2024: competition aspects | Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Act

26/06/2024

Read time 3m

Competition, antitrust and trade

Government updates guidance on the UK National Security and Investment Act

Changes cover call-in powers, universities and research bodies, outward direct investment and notification forms

05/06/2024

Read time 4m

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Competition, antitrust and trade

What can businesses learn from the UK National Security and Investment Act's Third Annual Report 2023-2024?

The NSIA Third Annual Report 2023-2024 showcases increased notifications, sector-specific trends, and the government's commitment to national security

01/10/2024

Read time 4m

Competition, antitrust and trade

Foreign direct investment in Italy: what the 2023 annual activity report tells business about the government's 'golden power'

The annual report on the exercise of special powers confirms, once again, an increase in the number of transactions reported...

01/10/2024

Read time 4m

Regulatory Outlook

Competition | UK Regulatory Outlook September 2024

Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act: implementation insights | Litigation funding | European Merger Control

25/09/2024

Read time 5m

Sanctions, ownership and related issues

UK Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation to arrive for October launch

New enforcement body's powers impose additional compliance burdens on industry, financial services and legal sectors

24/09/2024

Read time 5m

Competition, antitrust and trade

UK CMA launches investigation into Ticketmaster's Oasis ticket sale

The regulator is looking at the use of 'dynamic pricing' in the sale of tickets for the Manchester band's reunion

16/09/2024

Read time 4m

Regulatory and compliance

New UK public procurement regime delayed to February 2025

The government has pushed the implementation of the Procurement Act 2023 back by four months

12/09/2024

Read time 1m

Regulatory and compliance

How 'known risks' will work under the UK Procurement Act 2023

What should be considered when dealing with the list of known risks in a tender notice?

31/07/2024

Read time 3m

Regulatory Outlook

Competition | UK Regulatory Outlook July 2024

25/07/2024

Read time 1m

Competition, antitrust and trade

New independent regulator for English football announced in the King's Speech

Football and its fans will be hoping that a governance bill paves the way for a more equitable field for...

19/07/2024

Read time 3m

Regulatory and compliance

Navigating the EU's new GPSR: obligations are introduced for online marketplaces

Who are online marketplace providers and what should they be aware of before the regulation becomes applicable later this year?

18/07/2024

Read time 4m

Regulatory and compliance

Navigating the EU's new GPSR: what manufacturers and importers of products need to know

Businesses involved with the manufacture or import of products should be aware of their obligations

17/07/2024

Read time 3m

Competition, antitrust and trade

Manchester City versus the Premier League: arbitration proceedings kick-off

A successful challenge could pave the way for lucrative sponsorship deals particularly for clubs with wealthy owners

26/06/2024

Read time 3m

Employment and pensions

HR pensions spotlight | Automatic enrolment: are you compliant?

Employers should consider a range of measures to help reduce the risk of non-compliance

26/06/2024

Read time 2m

Regulatory Outlook

Competition | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2024

UK general election 2024: competition aspects | UK general election 2024: competition aspects | Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Act

26/06/2024

Read time 3m

Competition, antitrust and trade

Government updates guidance on the UK National Security and Investment Act

Changes cover call-in powers, universities and research bodies, outward direct investment and notification forms

05/06/2024

Read time 4m

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