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7/20/2026 3:36:32 PM

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

By Alexandra Rogers Katarzyna 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...

6/19/2026 3:39:26 PM

Pre-ticked and penalised: CMA fines Marks Electrical for pre-selected extra charges

By Jamie Cooke Gabrielle Martin

On 18 June 2026, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) imposed a £720,000 financial penalty on Marks Electrical Limited and ordered...

6/12/2026 11:12:26 AM

Innsworth’s judicial review of Merricks v Mastercard settlement dismissed

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

The High Court (Administrative Court) has dismissed a judicial review claim brought by Innsworth, the litigation funder behind Walter...

6/9/2026 3:18:38 PM

Germany’s Draft 12th GWB Amendment: Higher merger thresholds, broader reach

By Tim Schaper Jens Steger David Fila +1 more...

On 4 June 2026, the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE) published a ministerial draft (Referentenentwurf) for the...

6/1/2026 10:07:18 AM

Government to grant CMA new anti-price gouging powers

By Nuala Canavan Carmen Chong

The Chancellor has confirmed that the Government will give the Competition and Markets Authority (the CMA) and other regulators...

6/1/2026 9:41:08 AM

“Plane” sailing for the Civil Aviation Authority in judicial review challenge from private airport operators competing with RAF base

By Susanna Rogers Ian Giles Robin Springthorpe +2 more...

The Administrative Court’s recent decision in a judicial review challenge[1] about the use of an RAF base for civil aviation purposes is...