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After a provocative speech by FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson, in which he…
Growth, Industrial Policy, and a Return to Cartel Enforcement: Day 1 of the ICN
Politicians in many countries are calling for more growth and competitiveness—and competition…
Telcos, Cloud Providers, Airlines and Cruises To Benefit from $3.1Bn SES-Intelsat Satellite Deal
The European Commission kicked off the merger reviewed on April 29th, setting…
How Legal Foresight Helped This Company Turn a £2.4m Risk into a £42m Win
Rather than waiting for the regulatory risk to materialise, the company made…
CVS Share Soars 17% After CMA Report, Strategic Moves Cushion Margin Risks
CVS’s stock surged following the CMA’s publication of its remedy report, as…
UK CMA Launches Leniency Guidance Consultation
On 29 April 2025, the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) launched…
Telefónica, TIM, and Digi Push for More M&A, But Regulators Hit the Brakes
Telefónica, Telecom Italia, Digi, and Orange are poised to shake Europe’s telecom…
Amazon’s bet on AI, Cloud, and Satellites is a Genius Move, Despite a Few Regulatory Hurdles
Amazon’s ambitions to dominate cloud computing, satellite connectivity, and AI chip development…
Tesco, Sainsbury’s Net Profit Ratios Could Bring Regulatory Scrutiny
Tesco, Sainsbury’s, and Ahold Delhaize are posting profit ratios with levels and…
Leniency Applications Are Crashing (-58%), Here’s How Agencies Are Adapting
For years, leniency programs were the golden ticket for competition authorities to…
$3.1 Billion SES–Intelsat Satellite Deal Triggers UK CMA Review
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a Phase 1…
