Focus Antitrust - 21 April 2021
In The News
CMA issues joint statement on merger control with Australian and German competition authorities
The CMA has issued a joint statement on the need for rigorous merger control together with the Australian and German competition authorities. Click here.
Competition Appeal Tribunal upholds Roland RPM fine and revokes settlement discount
The Competition Appeal Tribunal has dismissed Roland’s appeal against the fine imposed by the CMA as part of its investigation into resale price maintenance of electronic drumkits. The Tribunal also revoked the settlement discount granted to Roland. Click here.
CMA issues provisional findings on FNZ/GBST merger following remittal
The CMA has provisionally found that the merger between FNZ and GBST would raise competition concerns. This follows remittal of the case to the CMA after the parties appealed the CMA’s original decision. Click here.
UK
CMA
- The CMA is inviting comments on national security considerations in relation to the anticipated acquisition by NVIDIA Corporation of Arm Limited, following the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport issuing a public interest intervention notice (PIIN) on the ground of national security. Click here.
- The CMA is proposing to refer Bellis’ purchase of Asda for a detailed phase 2 investigation, unless the parties offer suitable undertakings in lieu of a reference. Click here.
Our thinking
Chris Haywood
Chris Haywood writes for The Oath on the impact of Dubai's new Virtual Asset Law on NFTs and the metaverse
A future-ready framework?
Darren Bailey
The Financial Times quotes Darren Bailey on the European Super League and the landmark case at the ECJ
“A win for the clubs may well lead to a far more fragmented football landscape"
Nic Couchman
Charles Russell Speechlys advises Fresh Air Festival on the Bangkok Century Cup 2022
Charles Russell Speechlys advises Fresh Air Festival on the Bangkok Century Cup 2022
Rudy Capildeo
Art Net quotes Rudy Capildeo on a new legislative change re: criminal damage to memorials
“A political judgement appears to be being placed on the content of the graffiti rather than the act of vandalism itself.”
Darren Bailey
City AM quotes Darren Bailey on the European Super League and the upcoming hearing at the ECJ
“The ramifications of the ECJ judgment for the future shape of football… cannot be underestimated".
Paul Stone
Paul Stone provides comment for City AM on the EU’s stamp of approval for digital laws
EU’s stamp of approval for digital laws risks putting the UK behind
Paul Stone
City AM quotes Paul Stone on the CMA's investigation into Amazon
"The latest UK investigation looks like a “carbon copy” of its European counterparts"
Natalie Batra
ITV takes the plunge and “couples up” with Ebay to dress love island contestants in pre-loved clothing
Grégoire Uldry
New Swiss succession law on the transfer of businesses
On 10 June 2022, the Federal Council adopted its Message amending the Civil Code on the transfer of businesses by succession.
Louise Paterson
Artnet quotes Louise Paterson on the Ivory Act
UK’s Ivory Act comes into force
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
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
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.
Simon Ridpath
Simon Ridpath featured in the Lawyer’s Hot 100 list
Simon Ridpath features in The Lawyer’s Hot 100 list
Natalie Batra
Patents and Peppa Pig: What is happening to intellectual property rights in Russia?
Certain Russian individuals and businesses can now use patents, utility models and industrial designs without obtaining prior permission.
Simon Green
International Bar Association quotes Simon Green on the future of the legal sector in Hong Kong
International Bar Association quote Simon Green on the future of Hong Kong's legal sector
Charlotte Duly
Charlotte Duly quoted in Retail Gazette on House of Zana trademark dispute
Charlotte Duly quoted in Retail Gazette on House of Zana trademark dispute
Caroline Greenwell
Nowhere to hide for greenwashing brands
In the UK, regulators are cracking down, with many companies now at risk of financial and other penalties.
Jamie Cartwright
Weighing up the Plastic Packaging Tax
The Plastic Packaging Tax came into force on 1 April 2022.
Jamie Cartwright
Crunching numbers - Mandatory calorie laws come into force
The Calorie Labelling (Out of Home Sector) (England) Regulations 2021 (the Regulations) are now in force.