"This article first appeared in the 4th edition of The
International Comparative Legal Guide to: Merger Control;
published by Global Legal Group Ltd, London (www.iclg.co.uk)"
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?
