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Takeover Panel Consultation and New Practice Statements

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The Takeover Panel has published a consultation paper on dual class share structures, IPOs and share buybacks. By: BCLP

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Spain launches unprecedented public consultation on banking sector deal

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Spanish Ministry of Economy Launches Public Consultation on BBVAs Public Takeover Bid for Banco Sabadell, after CNMC Approval with Commitments. This approval follows a prolonged Phase 2 merger investigation, initiated over a year ago, with the CNMC granting clearance subject to the satisfaction. By: White & Case LLP

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UK merger control to see faster reviews and clarified jurisdictional tests

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The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a consultation on proposed changes to its mergers guidance on jurisdiction and procedure (CMA2) and its mergers notice template. By: A&O Shearman

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Australia’s proposed mandatory merger notification thresholds announced

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On Friday 30 August 2024 the Australian Government released its much-anticipated proposed mandatory merger notification thresholds, marking a significant milestone in Australia’s shift to a mandatory merger regime. By: White & Case LLP

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Australian Government consults on merger reform

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The Australian Government has commenced consultation on options to reform Australia's merger regime, including a shift to a mandatory suspensory regime. Businesses have until 19 January 2024 to respond to the consultation. By: White & Case LLP

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Comments on Competition Bureau’s Consultation on its Merger Enforcement Guidelines

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Davies recently submitted comments in response to consultations initiated by the Canadian Competition Bureaus November 7, 2024 Discussion Paper on the Bureaus review of its Merger Enforcement Guidelines (MEGs) to better reflect recent changes to the Competition Act as well as the Bureaus current practices.

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Full Cost Recovery Proposed for Application Fees Under Australia's Mandatory Merger Clearance Regime

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The Australian Treasury and the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released a consultation paper in which it proposes a full cost recovery regime for application fees under Australian's new mandatory merger clearance regime. By: K&L Gates LLP

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