Merger Control in Russia

This article was originally published in The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Merger Control, 2008

1 Relevant Authorities And Legislation

1.1 Who is/are the relevant merger authority(ies)?

The Russian main merger control authority is the Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS). The Central Bank of the Russian Federation (CBR) also performs some merger control functions in respect of transactions involving banks and financial institutions. The FAS pursues its activities on the basis of the head office (consisting in its turn of departments responsible for certain fields of economy) and local branches.

1.2 What is the merger legislation?