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M&A Antitrust Alert: FTC Imposes Significant Gun-Jumping Penalty for Unlawful Pre-Merger Coordination Among Crude Oil Producers

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M&A practitioners have long regarded the integration planning and execution process as one of the keys to a successful M&A transaction.

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The CMA’s “revised” approach to UK merger control and impact on M&A

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The UKs Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) is taking significant steps to evolve its approach to merger control, introducing a new Mergers Charter and launching a review of its merger remedies framework.

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Momentum Shift: Canada’s M&A Landscape in 2025

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A variety of factors are expected to significantly increase Canadian M&A activity in 2025.

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Why Korea Is Gaining Prominence for M&A Activity

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Today, it stands not only as a cultural and historical beacon but also as a vibrant hub for global business, mergers, and acquisitions. Korea, known for its rich culinary heritage, fascinating history, and renowned hospitality, has long rendered Seoul a favored travel destination. In particular, there has been a. By: Foley & Lardner LLP

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Think you are below the radar? EU competition authorities expand scrutiny of below-threshold M&A deals

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In a merger control environment that has been steadily evolving over the past several years, M&A parties can less and less rely solely on traditional notification thresholds to assess filing obligations and antitrust risk.

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[Video] M&A Considerations for Serial Acquirers

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Companies that frequently acquire other companies benefit from a structured M&A playbook and robust due diligence. Justin Yi and Josh Pollick cover those points and also explore the complexities of earnouts and integration post-acquisition.

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2024 M&A Annual Review

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Our M&A team is honored to have represented clients in some of the most compelling transactions in 2024, from advising the iconic rock band KISS and its co-founders Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley in the sale of all assets comprising KISS, to representing Rivian Automotive on the formation of an equally controlled and owned joint venture with Volkswagen (..)

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