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02-10-2024
NZa wants more intensive and ACM to review more healthcare merger reviews: when will they get more powers?
The NZa wants to intensify healthcare mergers, ACM wants to review more of them, and the Lower House wants measures to combat private equity and profit distribution in healthcare. Read more >
01-10-2024
Regulatory filings: an overview for the M&A practice
In this blog we provide a concise and abridged overview of the main notification requirements (regulatory filings) for the M&A practice in the field of economic regulation. Read more >
19-09-2024
‘Dutch clause’ abandoned: ACM may not refer killer acquisitions to the Commission
The Court of Justice has clarified that the European Merger Regulation is not intended to investigate transactions that are outside the scope of the national merger rules. Read more >
11-09-2024
Non-competes in M&A transactions: where are the boundaries?
In this blog we adress the most important factors of non-compete agreements in M&A transactions. Read more >
28-08-2024
Two years of ACM unfair trading practices supervision in the agri-food supply chain: the first lessons learnt
In this blog we address the first investigations into unfair trading practices in the agri-food supply chain. We also list the main practical lessons. Read more >
27-08-2024
Gun jumping and the standstill obligation: what is permitted between signing and closing?
In this blog, we address the prohibition of gun jumping and the standstill obligation in M&A transactions. We also provide practical tips for the period between signing and closing. Read more >
16-08-2024
Plant protection products: what are the rules and the points for attention?
In this blog we address the main points for attention for food businesses when using plant protection products. Read more >