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Introduction and background On 4 March 2026, the European Commission published its legislative proposal for an Industrial Accelerator...
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The UK Government has decided to implement a package of reforms to the national security and investment regime designed to update the...
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The UK’s Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT)’s recent judgment in Aramark Limited v Competition and Markets Authority is a sharp reminder...
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Following political agreement in December 2025, the Representatives of the European Parliament, Commission and Council have published a...
Global M&A is moving again. The difference, as the inaugural Freshfields London M&A Forum made clear, is that dealmaking is no longer...
On 16 December 2025, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) issued the Guidance on the Review of Non-Horizontal...
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As 2025 comes to a close, we’ve been reflecting on what an extraordinary year it’s been for the energy and infrastructure sector, and for...
Introduction As Vietnam’s rapid development and economic growth continue to fuel M&A activity, domestic and foreign companies...
Welcome back to everyone after summer. We hope you got to enjoy some downtime over the summer months as not only has the weather turned...
German real estate transfer tax (Grunderwerbsteuer; RETT) is a significant cost factor in M&A transactions involving the direct or...
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Overview The Choose France 2025 summit, held from May 19 to 21, 2025 at the Château de Versailles, was marked by several major...
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In a recent post, we shared details of the 2026 edition of Panoramic: Merger Control. This comprehensive guide continues to cover the...
Hot Topics Construction Sector Outlook: Stable Growth Backed by Public InvestmentAustria's construction industry is projected to grow by...
The latest edition of Panoramic Merger Control is now available—a renowned international guide offering a comprehensive overview of the...
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Hot topics Across the MENA region, long-term national development plans are reshaping the investment landscape and driving...
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This blog provides a high-level overview of legal due diligence considerations for investors considering investing in the defence...