The Global Merger Control Forum 2025

Explore the evolving practical, political, and technical challenges global merger control landscape

15 May 2025 | Brussels | In-Person

Complimentary attendance for In-House Counsel, Regulatory Authorities and Government Representatives

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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”

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:

Carles Esteva Mosso
Carles Esteva Mosso Partner
Latham & Watkins
Kasia Czapracka
Kasia Czapracka Partner
White & Case
Thomas Janssens
Thomas Janssens Partner
Freshfields
Dervla Broderick
Dervla Broderick Counsel
Ropes & Gray

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