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The water industry in England - stability given priority
In December 2011, the UK Government's vision for the future of water management in England was outlined in The Water White Paper. This briefing from Allen & Overy discusses the Paper and its potential impact for market participants.
Law Firm: Allen & Overy | Published: 27 January 2012 | Practice Area: EU Member State Competition Law
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Slovakia adopts new merger control regime
On 19 October 2011, the Slovak Competition Authority adopted a new law amending the merger control regime. The regulation, in line with the EU, abandoned the dominance test as the substantive test for a merger clearance and adopted the substantive impediment of effective competition test.
Law Firm: Schoenherr | Published: 23 November 2011 | Practice Area: Merger Control
Economic influence and growth trends in Asia Pacific – Q3
This quarterly M&A report analyses the drivers behind global activity and assesses the next trends. While uncertainty remains in European and North American markets, the shift towards the East continues as the economic influence of markets in Asia Pacific grow progressively more obvious.
Law Firm: Allen & Overy | Published: 14 October 2011 | Practice Area: Mergers & Acquisitions
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In unity there is strength: new Chinese merger control assessment rules
On 5 September 2011 new merger rules took effect, indicating further convergence of China's merger analysis rules with those of other jurisdictions. This briefing summarises the new rules' key provisions and outlines how they deal with 'theories of harm', market control and market concentration.
Law Firm: DLA Piper | Published: 22 September 2011 | Practice Area: Merger Control
Practical guide to merger control in China
Broadly based on EU competition law principles, China's Anti-Monopoly Law came into force on 1 August 2008. This guide from DLA Piper Asia is designed to outline the main features of the AML provisions applicable to companies with substantial interests in China.
Law Firm: DLA Piper | Published: 26 August 2011 | Practice Area: Non-EU Competition Law
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The anti-monopoly law of China - a business guide
China was one of the last major world market economies to acquire a general competition regime. However, with the introduction of the Anti-Monopoly Law in 2008, China is now fully participating in the global economy. This guide from DLA Piper looks in detail at the AML and how it is enforced.
Law Firm: DLA Piper | Published: 24 August 2011 | Practice Area: Merger Control
Sullivan v Oracle: non-resident employees get green light to sue for overtime under California law
The Supreme Court has unanimously given non-resident employees the right to sue their California-based employer for overtime pay based on work they did in California, even if it was for only a single day. The Court also suggested that non-California employers may be subject to the same requirement.
Law Firm: Bingham McCutchen | Published: 19 July 2011 | Practice Area: Contract of Employment and Statutory rights
China calls for comment on new competition regulation proposals
China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) is calling for public comments on draft rules surrounding the competition aspects of mergers. This briefing from King & Wood reviews the rules and the factors that MOFCOM will take into account when assessing market concentrations.
Law Firm: King & Wood | Published: 14 July 2011 | Practice Area: Merger Control
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Boosting foreign investment – Japan’s new merger review rules and economic development legislation
Recent revisions of the Japan Fair Trade Commission’s merger review rules, together with recent amendments to Japanese laws encouraging industrial revitalisation, are important new measures by the Japanese government to encourage foreign investment in the country.
Law Firm: Bingham McCutchen | Published: 12 July 2011 | Practice Area: Mergers & Acquisitions
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Takeovers of listed companies in Hong Kong
This briefing from DLA Piper gives an overview of legal considerations when carrying out a public M&A deal in Hong Kong. It includes an overview of the main laws governing the sale and purchase of listed companies in Hong Kong as well as outlining a number of pre-deal considerations.
Law Firm: DLA Piper | Published: 11 July 2011 | Practice Area: Mergers & Acquisitions
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