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Merger Control

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Brazil's new merger control regime - a step forwards or backwards?

On 29 May 2012, Brazil's merger control regime will change significantly. Baker & McKenzie look in detail at the key changes and considers the newly published draft regulations which provide detail on how the pre-merger suspensory regime will work in practice.

Law Firm: Baker & McKenzie | Published: 24 April 2012 | Practice Area: Merger Control

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The DLA Piper guide to doing business in China

The fifth edition of DLA Piper's 'Doing Business in China' guide provides comprehensive industry knowledge and insights into what it takes to successfully plan and execute business and investment strategies in the People's Republic of China.

Law Firm: DLA Piper | Published: 03 April 2012 | Practice Area: Corporate Governance

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Ringing in new regulation - recent developments affecting foreign firms in India

The Indian Government has recently introduced a number of key changes to the regulatory landscape that have significant implications for clients considering investments into India. Linklaters' Sandeep Katwala outlines new takeover regulations and changes to the merger control regime.

Law Firm: Linklaters | Published: 02 April 2012 | Practice Area: Mergers & Acquisitions

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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

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