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8/5/2026 9:02:40 AM

Levelling the playing field? Support to football clubs under EU State aid rules

By Alexandra Rogers Kasia Berestecka Anastasios Tsochatzidis

A Polish club’s State aid complaint could fill gaps in EU case law on municipal funding to football With the World Cup now behind us, it...

8/4/2026 4:32:46 PM

NSI Act annual report 2025-26: Another increase in deals being reviewed for UK national security concerns but the vast majority still cleared unconditionally

By Ian Giles Jamie Cooke Mark Daniels

The UK Government published its latest annual report on the UK national security regime under the National Security and Investment Act...

7/29/2026 9:35:30 AM

Is the juice worth the (margin) squeeze? Ofcom’s first SMP objection to a commercial offer and implications for regulatory appeals

By Susanna Rogers Mark Mills Amanda Town +1 more...

For the first time, Ofcom has announced that it proposes to direct Openreach to withdraw one of its proposed new customer offers. If...

7/21/2026 5:00:11 PM

Swifter, Simpler, Stricter? The DBT's Proposals for Competition Collective Actions

By Caroline Thomas Susanna Rogers Nuala Canavan +1 more...

On 17 July 2026, the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) published its proposals for significant reforms across three areas of the UK...

7/21/2026 1:59:54 PM

No summer break for early years sector?

By Caroline Thomas Nuala Canavan Mark Mills +2 more...

While the school year may be drawing to a close, there is unlikely to be a summer break for those involved in the Competition and Markets...

7/20/2026 3:36:32 PM

European Commission publishes first FSR review: “Fit for purpose” but simplification on the horizon

By Alexandra Rogers Kasia Berestecka Anastasios Tsochatzidis

The EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) entered into force on 13 January 2023, with the mandatory notification requirements for M&A...

7/20/2026 11:29:37 AM

Whistleblowing: A timely reminder for regulated businesses

By Susanna Rogers Paul Griffin Katie Stephen +1 more...

The allegations concerning the National Energy System Operator (NESO) that have been brought into the public spotlight by Shadow Energy...

7/15/2026 10:14:34 AM

Information exchanges: the devil is not always in the detail

By Caroline Thomas Susanna Rogers Nuala Canavan +2 more...

Advocate General Rantos’ opinion in Groupama Asigurări (Case C‑357/25), delivered on 9 July 2026, is a timely reminder that competitors...

7/14/2026 10:51:35 AM

High Court upholds airline slot alleviation Measures: Key lessons for regulators and industry

By Susanna Rogers Robin Springthorpe Mark Mills +1 more...

On 9 July 2026, the Administrative Court dismissed Gatwick Airport’s expedited judicial review challenge to regulations made by the...

7/13/2026 5:01:05 PM

ECJ opens the door for sports federations to regulate agents but sets clear limits

By Yves Botteman Julien Haverals

On 9 July 2026, the European Court of Justice (ECJ or the court) ruled that sports federation regulations governing players' agents may,...

7/2/2026 2:44:24 PM

CMA publishes draft revised guidance on merger efficiencies

By Ian Giles Jamie Cooke Mark Tricker +2 more...

The UK’s merger control regime has been a focus of reform since the election of the current Government in mid-2024. The Government’s...

7/2/2026 12:57:38 PM

Level up: The EU upgrades the FDI rulebook

By Violetta Bourt Angelos Vlazakis Anastasios Tsochatzidis

The EU has reached the next stage in the evolution of foreign direct investment (FDI) screening. Following the adoption of Regulation...