Key Takeaways On EU Merger Control: Global Antitrust Hot Topics: EU, US & Global Perspectives

Baker Botts was pleased to sponsor the 13th edition of the Global Antitrust Hot Topics: EU, US & Global Perspectives, one of the premier gatherings in the EU Competition law community. The 25 September program featured insights from the European Commission, economists and practitioners, providing attendees with the opportunity to hear first hand the forthcoming changes in EU and US merger control policy. We provide some of the key takeaways but do not hesitate to reach out to receive further insights into these crucial topics.

Key Takeaways

The European Commission's update on the review of the merger guidelines

Head of Unit for IT, Communication and Media Mergers at DG COMP Annemiek Wilpshaar sat down to discuss the ongoing review of the EU horizontal and non-horizontal merger guidelines, which respectively formalize the analytical framework for assessing mergers between competitors and vertical and conglomerate mergers. The consultation ended on 3 September