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Polity
Published: 23 Jul 2009
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| Complex Monopolies and Market Inquiries | |
| The primary concern from a competition law perspective for merging parties has to date been whether the merger will receive approval from the competition authorities. Emerging trends and changes to the competition legislation have introduced additional factors that dealmakers should be aware of. This presentation will provide a brief overview of two particular amendments to the Competition Act, 1998, namely the introduction of complex monopoly provisions and the formalisation of the market inquiry process. It will also address possible risks in the context of mergers and acquisitions... Download the full legal brief from Deneys Reitz above. Written by: Rosalind Lake, Associate a Deneys Reitz. |
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