UK and EU merger control

The merger control regimes of the UK and the EU are intended to prevent a merged business from exercising undue influence over market conditions which affects prices or reduced consumer choice, for instance.

The regimes in the UK and EU differ.  For instance, it is mandatory to notify the authorities of a qualifying merger in the EU, whereas notification in the UK is voluntary.   We are able to help assess whether a proposed merger transaction falls within the UK or EU merger control regimes and can deal with any necessary submissions to the regulators to obtain approval.

We have produced a copy of our 'at a glance quick guide to EU merger control regimes'.  The guide presents a summary of the criteria in each Member State for when a proposed merger transaction needs notification. Should you wish to have a copy of this please contact Mary Chant.

If you would like a breakdown of the specific services that we provide in this and in other areas of competition law, please go to our services page.

For further information please contact Mary Chant in the competition team on 023 8085 7043 or email mary.chant@bllaw.co.uk