When hearing the word ´fine´ in an antitrust context, one usually thinks of cartels. However, fines can also be imposed when infringing procedural obligations, e.g., in merger control proceedings. While fines for gun jumping are more prominent in merger control (see here), there is also a history of fines for not telling the truth (or … Continue reading Under the magnifying glass: Why telling the truth in merger control is so important →

The digital sector has been high on the European Commission's antitrust enforcement agenda recently, as evidenced by the legislative changes undertaken in recent years and expansive enforcement actions. Video games existed long before the regulation of digital companies was even considered. But the motivation of the authorities to cast the net as wide as possible … Continue reading Polish Competition Authority launches probe into gaming sector →

Co-authored by Marcel Döhren In times of economic turmoil and disruption, Germany, and other countries across the globe, face an increasing number of insolvencies. With a company’s existence at stake, timely investments are often vital to saving a company in financial trouble. Foreign investment control adds to the complexity of insolvency proceedings. Below, we provide … Continue reading Foreign investment control in insolvency proceedings – some things to keep in mind →

The fact that labour markets are currently in the focus of many antitrust regulators is a widespread secret in the antitrust community. Although the European Commission has not yet adopted a decision concerning self-standing labour market agreements, there are indications that the first decision is just around the corner. The latest indication: A Competition Policy … Continue reading It´s heating up: EC´s focus on labour markets →

Not too long ago, the EU’s Foreign Subsidies Regulation celebrated its first “100 days” since coming into force (see our previous post). With the European Commission’s first unannounced inspection under the regulation, this week marks another “milestone”. Just the right time to recapitulate the past – equally exiting – weeks of enforcement and to dare … Continue reading Foreign Subsidies Regulation – Off to new adventures →

We have already reported on meetings within the antitrust community (see here). Perhaps the most renowned and significantly largest gathering is the ABA Antitrust Spring Meeting in Washington, D.C., which is currently underway. A bit off topic, we have summarized the six golden rules to survive enjoy the Spring Meeting (in particular for non-US lawyers). … Continue reading The ABA Antitrust Spring Meeting →