Focus Antitrust - 13 March 2019
In The News
European Commission accepts commitments in cross-border pay-TV services case
The European Commission has accepted commitments offered by Disney, NBCUniversal, Sony Pictures, Warner Bros. and Sky in relation to the Commission's concerns regarding certain clauses in the studios' film licensing contracts for pay-TV with Sky UK. Click here.
European Commission opens phase 2 merger investigation into E.ON's proposed acquisition of Innogy
The European Commission has opened an in-depth phase 2 merger investigation to assess the proposed acquisition of Innogy by E.ON. The Commission has concerns that the proposed acquisition may reduce competition in retail markets for electricity and gas in several Member States. Click here
UK
CMA
- The CMA has welcomed the report submitted by the Digital Competition Expert Panel to the government. Click here.
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Mark Howard
Charles Russell Speechlys advises Content+Cloud on the acquisition of award-winning service provider Azzure IT
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Dominic Lawrance
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Sarah Keens
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We hosted an immigration webinar with the policymakers from the Home Office.
Louise Ward
Louise Ward writes for EG on what UK investors can gain from an overseas life sciences partner
What UK investors can gain from an overseas life sciences partner
Sonia Kenawy
Sonia Kenawy writes for New Law Journal on cryptocurrency and security for costs
Sonia Kenawy writes for New Law Journal on cryptocurrency and security for costs
David Haines
New Arbitration Scheme for Commercial Arrears goes live
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Charlotte Healy
Charlotte Healy and Katie Bewick write for Pharmacy Business on expert determination
Charlotte Healy and Katie Bewick write for Pharmacy Business on expert determination
Pei Li Kew
Pei Li Kew writes for Pharmacy Business on the link between pharmacy and IP
Pei Li Kew writes for Pharmacy Business on the link between pharmacy and IP
Charlotte Duly
Charlotte Duly writes for CITMA Review on the China Tang trade mark infringement case
Charlotte Duly writes for CITMA Review on the China Tang trade mark infringement case
Mark Howard
Charles Russell Speechlys advises Acora on its acquisition of Secrutiny
Charles Russell Speechlys advises Acora on its acquisition of Secrutiny
Oliver Park
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Jonathan McDonald
Jonathan McDonald provides comment for City AM on the Data Reform Bill announced in the Queen's Speech
Jonathan McDonald provides comment for City AM on the Data Reform Bill announced in the Queen's Speech
Claire Fallows
CoStar quotes Claire Fallows on the new infrastructure levy announced in the Queen's Speech
CoStar quotes Claire Fallows on the new infrastructure levy announced in the Queen's Speech
Charlotte Posnansky
Depp v Heard - will transparency in the English family court increase public confidence or feed the insatiably prurient public appetite?
Nick White
Charles Russell Speechlys advises Symphony Holdings Limited on the sale of its PONY trade mark portfolio for USD $28 million
Charles Russell Speechlys advises Symphony Holdings Limited on the sale of its PONY trade mark portfolio for USD $28 million.
Hope Wilson
Hope Wilson writes for the EG Legal Q&A on qualifying criteria
Hope Wilson writes for the EG Legal Q&A on qualifying criteria
Simon Ridpath
Simon Ridpath featured in the Lawyer’s Hot 100 list
Simon Ridpath features in The Lawyer’s Hot 100 list
Mark Howard
Charles Russell Speechlys advises Europa Oil & Gas (Holdings) plc on its £7m equity fundraising
Europa Oil and Gas is a renewable energy, oil and gas development and production company.
Emma Humphreys
Property Patter: what’s been happening in the world of Essential Residential?
We discuss recent cases of interest to those dealing with residential property.