News and Analysis
Update on digital market merger investigations in Europe
Katharina presented on digital market mergers at the Studienvereinigung Kartellrecht. Updated results and new insights available with respect to previous deep dive.
CCPC clears AIB acquisition of Ulster Bank’s commercial loans
econda supported the Irish CCPC in this high profile banking acquisition, providing project management and expert analysis.
FTC analysis of unreported GAFAM transactions
Mid-September, the FTC published the results of its investigation into non-HSR reported acquisitions by GAFAM. This blogpost reports on main results and how it compares to my previous analysis on this topic.
GAFAM merger reviews
Here is another visualisation of a dataset. This time, I focus on GAFAM acquisitions and associated merger reviews. The number of GAFAM acquisitions peaked in 2014, after which we see a gradual decline. Microsoft and Google account for the largest share (each around 30%). At least 56% of the larger acquisitions have been reviewed by authorities in the US and / or Europe.
A Decade (and a Bit) of Digital Merger Reviews in Europe
Interested in the number, type and development of digital market merger reviews in Europe in the last decade? My blogpost explores these in detail. Spoiler alert: There are surprisingly many cases!
Panel Discussion on New Merger Transaction Value Threshold in Germany and Austria
First event discussing the new transaction value thresholds in Germany and Austria with representatives of public and private enforcement and in-house councel.