Focus Antitrust - 27 May 2020

In The News

Government publishes register of agreements notified under COVID-19 competition law exclusions

The Government has published a register of agreements notified under the COVID-19 competition law exclusions. Click here.

CMA publishes further update on COVID-19 Taskforce

The CMA has published a further update from its COVID-19 Taskforce, set up to monitor and respond to consumer and competition problems arising from the pandemic. Click here.

EU

Mergers

• The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess the proposed acquisition of Transat by Air Canada. The Commission is concerned that the proposed transaction may reduce competition in passenger air transport services between the European Economic Area and Canada. Click here.