Berkeley Research Group
The Global Merger Control Forum 2025
Explore the evolving practical, political, and technical challenges of the global merger control landscape
15 May 2025 | Brussels | In-Person
Complimentary attendance for In-House Counsel, Regulatory Authorities and Government Representatives
With the end of 2024 seeing significant political shifts in the EU, US and UK, regulatory policies impacting global mergers are likely to undergo significant changes. In addition, the practical and technical challenges in global mergers continue to develop as a result of regulatory reform, enforcement and judicial review.
Specifically timed for May 2025, this comprehensive yet focused one day event, will provide timely insights into how these changes are reshaping global merger control and how competition practitioners are responding to them.
Your Expert Advisory Board:
Discover insights into the likes of...
Delve into critical developments, such as how the European Commission is filling the regulatory gap left by the Illumina/Grail decision. Discover insights into the likes of navigating increasingly complex multi-jurisdictional mergers, and novel issues around FDI / FSR and evolving theories of harm outside of price.
The incoming competition commissioner’s plans following the Draghi Report, the new UK government’s industrial strategy, and a new US administration, will place the regulatory landscape in flux. Benchmark your response to the likely impact of these changes on you and your clients’ strategy.
Just Some of the Key Topics You Will Hear Addressed...
Featuring key regulatory stakeholders, Judiciary, in-house counsel, economists, private practice and barristers you’ll hear first-hand insights from today’s thought leaders in global merger control ensuring you leave with a well-balanced and fresh perspectives to enhance your practice.
Exploring the Commission’s Next
Steps Following Illumina/Grail
Discussing the Political & Policy
Pressures Shaping Merger Control
Navigating the Increasing Multi-Jurisdictional
Challenges in Global Mergers
Examining Key Developments in
Theories of Harm Beyond Price
Analyzing the Evolving and Diverging
Approach to Remedies
Navigating Foreign Investment/Subsidy Regimes &
The Impact on “Getting the Deal Through”
Your Expert Advisory Board:
This is a premium event without the premium price offering outstanding value for £499, delivering comprehensive content in a concise format to maximise the value of your time out of the office.
Just Some of the Expert Speakers You'll Hear From:
Kasia Czapracka
Partner
White & Case
White & Case
Carles Esteva Mosso
Partner
Latham & Watkins
Latham & Watkins
Xavier Boutin
Managing Director
BRG
BRG
Thomas Janssens
Partner
Freshfields
Freshfields
Dervla Broderick
Counsel
Ropes & Gray
Ropes & Gray
Vincent Mussche
Partner
Liedekerke
Liedekerke
Albert Pereda
Associate General Counsel
Lonza
Lonza
Kristina Nordlander
Partner
A&O Shearman
A&O Shearman
Laurent Eymard
Managing Director
BRG
BRG
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Speakers
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