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CompLaw: Merger Control
7 October 2025
Brussels, Belgium
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7 October 2025|Brussels, Belgium

CompLaw: Merger Control

In this new era of uncertainty, ensure your global merger control strategy is fit for purpose.

Article 22, abuse of dominance, digital markets, ecosystem theories of harm, FSR, FDI, new guidelines in the US – we have it covered.

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Thank you to all those who attended in 2024!

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The best strategies to help you navigate the increased uncertainties surrounding merger control

A View from the Commission

Attendees heard directly from Guillaume Loriot, Deputy Director General, Mergers, DG Comp, European Commission on their current priorities.

Below-Threshold Mergers

A review on how the competition authorities are approaching below-threshold mergers in light of the AG's opinion in Illumina/Grail and ex-post reviews under Article 102 after TowerCast.

Digital Markets

An analysis on the interplay of the DMA and merger control, the CMA's activist approach to digital markets after Microsoft/Activision, and ecosystem theories of harm in Booking/Etraveli.

Foreign Subsidies Regulation

An update on how the foreign subsidies regulation is working in practice a year after implementation.

Innovation and Non-Price Competition

The evolution of practices on innovation and vertical integration, innovation in pharma mergers, as well as sustainability and labour markets concerns from a mergers perspective.

Impact of Uncertainty on M&A Activity

What is the impact of the proliferation of rules on M&A activity? Are they an impediment to new transactions? What does the wave of new regulation mean for the EU’s competitiveness in the current geopolitical climate?

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Connect with the merger control community at our drinks reception

A post-conference drinks reception to reunite with old acquaintances and make new connections in an informal setting.

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CPD Certification - 6 CPD Hours Available

Attendance at this conference may be used to claim CPD from your professional body. The number of hours, or points may vary from body to body. Upon request, we will supply you with a certificate of attendance to facilitate your CPD submission with your professional membership organisation.

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