Focus Antitrust - 11 November 2020
In The News
European Commission sends Statement of Objections to Amazon and opens second investigation for abuse of dominance
The European Commission has sent a Statement of Objections to Amazon in relation to its use of non-public independent seller data as a potential abuse of dominance. It has also opened a second investigation into its e-commerce business practices. Click here.
CMA blocks investment technology merger between FNZ and GBST
The CMA has blocked the investment technology merger between FNZ and GBST after finding their completed merger could lead to competition concerns in the supply of retail platform solutions to investment platforms in the UK. Click here.
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- The CMA has accepted a proposal from Stryker to sell its business in the UK total ankle prostheses market to resolve competition concerns. Click here.
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Rose Carey
Rose Carey quoted in The Evening Standard on visitor visa applications
“Family visas are currently taking up to six months to process and with no priority service available...”
Rebecca Burford
Charles Russell Speechlys advises Guildford Games Developer Community on the launch of Guildford.Games Ltd
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Inheritance contracts: An unknown planning tool for Brits with assets in Switzerland?
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FT Ignites Europe quotes William Garner on the FCA's approach to founder-led firms
"Taking a very strict line on founder-led firms risks undermining the FCA's competition mandate..."
Nick Hurley
HR Magazine quotes Nick Hurley on redundancy and employee rights
"Unfortunately the legal remedies for employees in companies that become insolvent are very limited"
David Savage
Construction News quotes David Savage on the slight rise in construction output in September
"It remains to be seen how the sector reacted in October amid the political turmoil"
Steven Carey
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Nick Hawkins
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Court of Appeal decides defective notice to quit not saved by 'Mannai' principles
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Charles Russell Speechlys wins Best Legal Services: Private Equity – Pan – Africa at the AGF Service Providers Awards 2022
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Simon Green
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