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UK National Security and Investment Regime: Government Publishes Latest Annual Report
GP Goodwin Procter LLP More At Goodwin, we partner with our clients to practice law with integrity, ingenuity, agility, and ambition. Our 1,600 lawyers across the United States, Europe, and Asia excel at complex transactions, high-stakes litigation and world-class advisory services in the technology, life sciences, real estate, private equity, and financial industries.
UK National Security and Investment Regime: Government Publishes Latest Annual Report - July 2026
Key Points The UK government’s 2025/26 annual report on the NSI Act shows rising notification volumes, longer review timelines, and record-low intervention rates under the UK’s national security screening regime. Notifications: Filings increased 15.8% to 1,324; average acceptance time rose to 11 working days; and defence remained the primary notification sector.
UK National Security and Investment Regime: Government Publishes Latest Annual Report
Key Points The UK government’s 2025/26 annual report on the NSI Act shows rising notification volumes, longer review timelines, and record-low intervention rates under the UK’s national security screening regime. Notifications: Filings increased 15.8% to 1,324; average acceptance time rose to 11 working days; and defence remained the primary notification sector.
Antitrust & Competition Technology 1H 2026 Update
The first half of 2026 brought a more permissive environment for technology M&A in the United States and a more mature, assertive phase of digital enforcement in Europe, against a backdrop of shifting legal frameworks, agency leadership changes, and procedural uncertainty.
Goodwin Guides Korn Ferry on $1.1 Billion Acquisition of AMS
Goodwin, along with co-counsel Blank Rome, advised Korn Ferry (NYSE: KFY), a global organizational consulting firm, on entering into a definitive agreement with OMERS Private Equity to acquire UK-headquartered AMS, which will create a global leader in talent and organizational consulting. Founded in 1996, AMS serves many of the world’s leading organizations across financial services, technology, healthcare, life sciences, consumer, industrial, and public sector markets.
Antitrust & Competition Technology 1H 2026 Update
Goodwin Procter LLP are most popular: within Criminal Law topic(s) The first half of 2026 brought a more permissive environment for technology M&A in the United States and a more mature, assertive phase of digital enforcement in Europe, against a backdrop of shifting legal frameworks, agency leadership changes, and procedural uncertainty.
Antitrust And Competition Technology Year In Review 2025
Goodwin Procter LLP are most popular: within Criminal Law, Immigration and Cannabis & Hemp topic(s) As 2025 progressed, competition law enforcement became increasingly policy-driven, influenced by domestic political agendas and transatlantic tensions with direct consequences for dealmaking, compliance, and regulatory risk.
Antitrust and Competition Technology Year in Review 2025 | JD Supra
As 2025 progressed, competition law enforcement became increasingly policy-driven, influenced by domestic political agendas and transatlantic tensions with direct consequences for dealmaking, compliance, and regulatory risk. In the EU, the European Commission’s review of its Horizontal and Non-Horizontal Merger Guidelines signalled a push to modernise merger control for today’s economic realities, while enforcement of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) moved into a more assertive phase.
Resale Price Fixing In Fashion: European Union Imposes $182 Million Fine On Gucci, Chloé, And Loewe
GP Goodwin Procter LLP More At Goodwin, we partner with our clients to practice law with integrity, ingenuity, agility, and ambition. Our 1,600 lawyers across the United States, Europe, and Asia excel at complex transactions, high-stakes litigation and world-class advisory services in the technology, life sciences, real estate, private equity, and financial industries.
Competing For Talent: The UK CMA's Guidance On Anti-competitive Recruitment Practices
Goodwin Procter LLP are most popular: within Transport topic(s) The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) published detailed guidance on how UK competition law applies to certain human resources (HR) practices, focusing on what UK businesses "need to know when recruiting workers and setting pay and other working conditions." The guidance follows trends set by other jurisdictions' competition authorities focusing on anti-competitive behaviour between businesses in labour markets and...
Competing for Talent: The UK CMA’s Guidance on Anti-competitive Recruitment Practices | JD Supra
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) published detailed guidance on how UK competition law applies to certain human resources (HR) practices, focusing on what UK businesses “need to know when recruiting workers and setting pay and other working conditions.” The guidance follows trends set by other jurisdictions’ competition authorities focusing on anti-competitive behaviour between businesses in labour markets and builds on the CMA’s previous advice on how employers can avoid...
Antitrust & Competition Technology Update Q2 2025
Brady Cummins’s articles from Goodwin Procter LLP are most popular: with readers working within the Banking & Credit industries Goodwin Procter LLP are most popular: within Transport topic(s) The second quarter of 2025 was marked by major transactions, high-stakes litigation, and shifting regulatory frameworks.
Goodwin Antitrust & Regulatory Shorts: Resale Price Fixing In Fashion - EU Imposes An $182M Fine On Gucci, Chloé & Loewe
GP Goodwin Procter LLP More At Goodwin, we partner with our clients to practice law with integrity, ingenuity, agility, and ambition. Our 1,600 lawyers across the United States, Europe, and Asia excel at complex transactions, high-stakes litigation and world-class advisory services in the technology, life sciences, real estate, private equity, and financial industries.
EU Issues First Fines For Labour Market Cartel: Key Takeaways
GP Goodwin Procter LLP More At Goodwin, we partner with our clients to practice law with integrity, ingenuity, agility, and ambition. Our 1,600 lawyers across the United States, Europe, and Asia excel at complex transactions, high-stakes litigation and world-class advisory services in the technology, life sciences, real estate, private equity, and financial industries.
EU Fines Delivery Hero and Glovo €329 Million for Labour Market Cartel: Key Takeaways | JD Supra
Overview of the Case On 2 June 2025, the European Commission (the Commission) fined Delivery Hero and its Spanish subsidiary Glovo a combined €329 million for operating a cartel in the online food delivery sector.
Antitrust & Competition Technology Update Q1 2025
The first quarter of 2025 brought a surge of high-profile merger activity in the technology and artificial intelligence (AI) space, offering an early test of how antitrust regulators under the new Trump administration will handle technology deals. Initial signals indicate that US enforcers remain willing to challenge deals they view as anticompetitive under traditional horizontal theories of harm — particularly mergers between direct competitors with leading market positions.
Antitrust and Competition Technology Update Q1 2025 | JD Supra
Trump-Era Antitrust and Global Flexibility Create Opening for Renewed Tech M&A The first quarter of 2025 brought a surge of high-profile merger activity in the technology and artificial intelligence (AI) space, offering an early test of how antitrust regulators under the new Trump administration will handle technology deals.
EU Fines Delivery Hero And Glovo €329 Million For Labour Market Cartel: Key Takeaways
GP Goodwin Procter LLP More At Goodwin, we partner with our clients to practice law with integrity, ingenuity, agility, and ambition. Our 1,600 lawyers across the United States, Europe, and Asia excel at complex transactions, high-stakes litigation and world-class advisory services in the technology, life sciences, real estate, private equity, and financial industries.
Antitrust And Competition Technology Year In Review 2024
As we look back on 2024, one thing is clear: Antitrust enforcement in the technology sector continued at a steady pace, with global agencies showing no signs of relenting in their scrutiny of Big Tech companies. Perhaps most notably, artificial intelligence emerged as a central focus for antitrust authorities, who launched investigations into the rapidly evolving industry and began developing regulatory positions.
The General Court Of The European Union Annuls A €1.5 Billion Fine Against Google AdSense
In its 18 September 2024 ruling, the General Court of the European Union annulled the €1.5 billion fine that the European Commission had imposed on Google in 2019 for allegedly abusing its dominant position in online search advertising intermediation services.
The General Court of the European Union Annuls a €1.5 Billion Fine Against Google AdSense | JD Supra
In its 18 September 2024 ruling, the General Court of the European Union annulled the €1.5 billion fine that the European Commission had imposed on Google in 2019 for allegedly abusing its dominant position in online search advertising intermediation services.
UK National Security And Investment Regime: Government Publishes Latest Annual Report
GP Goodwin Procter LLP More At Goodwin, we partner with our clients to practice law with integrity, ingenuity, agility, and ambition. Our 1,600 lawyers across the United States, Europe, and Asia excel at complex transactions, high-stakes litigation and world-class advisory services in the technology, life sciences, real estate, private equity, and financial industries.
UK National Security and Investment Regime: Government Publishes Latest Annual Report | JD Supra
The UK government has released its latest annual report on the National Security and Investment (NSI) Act, covering the period from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024. The report outlines key trends, statistics, and developments within the NSI regime, which empowers the government to scrutinize and intervene in acquisitions that may pose national security risks. Given the often opaque nature of the NSI process, the report provides valuable insights into how the regime is functioning.
Antitrust/Competition Law
On 3 September 2024, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled that the European Commission (Commission) cannot encourage or accept referrals for below-threshold deals from national competition authorities if those authorities lack the power to review the merger under their own laws.
In a Landmark Judgment, Top European Court Curbs European Commission’s Ability to Review “Killer Acquisitions” | JD Supra
On 3 September 2024, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled that the European Commission (Commission) cannot encourage or accept referrals for below-threshold deals from national competition authorities if those authorities lack the power to review the merger under their own laws.
In a Landmark Judgment, Top European Court Curbs European Commission’s Ability to Review “Killer Acquisitions”
On 3 September 2024, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled that the European Commission (Commission) cannot encourage or accept referrals for below-threshold deals from national competition authorities if those authorities lack the power to review the merger under their own laws.
CJEU Confirms Competition Authorities' Power To Investigate GDPR Violations And Provides Insights Into Personalised Social Media Advertising And GDPR Compliance - Antitrust, EU Competition - European Union
On 4 July 2023, the Court of Justice of the European Union ("CJEU") delivered judgment in Case C-252/21 Meta Platforms and Others v German Federal Cartel Office, finding that national competition authorities are allowed to investigate and issue sanctions for a Company's non-compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR").
Antitrust & Competition Technology Quarterly Update - Q1 2023 | JD Supra
The start of 2023 has been a busy one, with global antitrust agencies advancing investigations and challenging a number of technology acquisitions. Future antitrust enforcement could also be shaped by new digital market legislation proposed in the UK and regulators’ apparent interest in artificial intelligence. Notable developments include: The Federal Trade Commission’s aggressive enforcement agenda met resistance in court when its challenge of Meta’s acquisition of Within was denied.
6 Sustainability Takeaways in EU Antitrust & Regulatory - December 2021 | JD Supra
Truly Green? CMA Continues to Evolve Guidance and Metrics for Companies’ Environmental Claims - The Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA’s) Green Claims Code (the Code) and final guidance (the Guidance) on environmental claims represent the culmination of extensive consultation and investigation into claims about “green” goods and services.
Truly Green? CMA Continues to Evolve Guidance and Metrics for Companies’ Environmental Claims | JD Supra
Businesses must review the Green Claims Code and accompanying guidance to determine whether their environmental claims are in compliance. Background: The need for a Green Claims Code The Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA’s) recent publication of the Green Claims Code (the Code) and its final guidance (the Guidance) in respect of environmental claims represents the culmination of extensive consultation and investigation into claims about “green” goods and services.
Truly Green? CMA Continues to Evolve Guidance and Metrics for Companies’ Environmental Claims
Businesses must review the Green Claims Code and accompanying guidance to determine whether their environmental claims are in compliance.
6 Sustainability Takeaways in EU Antitrust & Regulatory | JD Supra
Delivering the European Green Deal | Fit for 55 package - The European Commission has put forward Fit for 55, a package of legislative proposals to make its policies fit for delivering the updated 2030 greenhouse gas emissions net reduction target of 55% below 1990 levels, as set out in the 2030 Climate Target Plan and written into the European Climate Law.
FCA Issues New Rules on Insurance Pricing Practices | JD Supra
The new rules follow coordinated regulatory and antitrust scrutiny of overcharging loyal customers. On 28 May 2021, the FCA published a policy statement setting out new pricing practices rules for insurers and insurance distributors. The new rules follow a September 2020 consultation paper and final report.
FCA Issues New Rules on Insurance Pricing Practices
The new rules follow coordinated regulatory and antitrust scrutiny of overcharging loyal customers. By David Little, Victoria Sander, Gregory Bonné, and Anuj Ghai On 28 May 2021, the FCA published a policy statement setting out new pricing practices rules for insurers and insurance distributors. The new rules follow a September 2020 consultation paper and final report.
CMA COVID-19 Update: Recent Measures to Protect Consumers | JD Supra
The CMA’s efforts include investigations into the package holiday and hand sanitizer industries. CMA announces package holiday sector investigation On 10 July, the CMA announced that it was investigating suspected breaches of consumer protection law in the package holiday sector. The investigation was launched on the back of work carried out by the CMA’s COVID-19 Taskforce.
CMA Publishes COVID-19 Taskforce Update for July | JD Supra
The CMA continues to field COVID-19 complaints concerning refunds and previously widespread excessive prices on day-to-day products. The CMA continues to respond to complaints from consumers on COVID-19-related issues. Consumers submitted more than 80,000 complaints through 28 June 2020, with the volume decreasing from 7,000 a week in May to 3,500 a week in June.
CMA Investigates Hand Sanitiser Pricing Practices | JD Supra
The investigation is being carried out under the CMA’s competition law powers rather than under its consumer protection functions. On 18 June, the CMA released an update noting that it had launched an investigation under Chapter II of the Competition Act 1998 into suspected breaches of competition law by four pharmacies and convenience stores. In particular, the investigations relate to suspected charging of excessive and unfair prices for hand sanitiser products during the COVID-19 pandemic.
CMA Publishes Register of Competition Law Exclusion Orders Relating to COVID-19 | JD Supra
The UK government has relaxed the application of UK competition law to certain types of agreements across sectors. On 21 May 2020, the CMA published a register containing links to each public policy exclusion order and notified agreement related to COVID-19 in the UK. A public policy exclusion order is a legislative tool used by the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy to relax UK competition law for certain agreements that may normally be considered anti-competitive.
Latest COVID-19 Taskforce Update Sets Out CMA’s Response to Principal Areas of Concern | JD Supra
The taskforce continues to receive and monitor complaints about unfair practices in relation to cancellations and refunds and potentially unjustifiable price rises. On 21 May, the CMA released a further update setting out the work of its COVID-19 Taskforce in responding to complaints regarding competition and consumer protection problems arising from the novel coronavirus and measures taken to contain it.
CMA COVID-19 Taskforce to Investigate Unfair Cancellation and Refund Practices | JD Supra
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CMA COVID-19 Taskforce Update Shows Areas of Concern | JD Supra
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CMA Launches Online Service for Reporting COVID-19-Related Unfair Commercial Practices | JD Supra
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Competition Law in the Energy Sector: What to Look Out For in 2020 | JD Supra
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Competition Law and Online Sales Restrictions: UK Court of Appeal Judgment in Ping | JD Supra
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Competition Law and Online Sales Restrictions: UK Court of Appeal Judgment in Ping | Lexology
Court ruling confirms that online sales restrictions can amount to a serious infringement of competition law. On 21 January 2020, the UK’s Court of Appeal ruled that the online sales restrictions contained in Ping’s internet sales policy (ISP) constituted a restriction of competition by object.
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