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Merger of Shipbuilding Giants Halted as EU Reinforces Tough Line On Antitrust

Lawyers say the move underscores antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager's willingness to put her foot down where other global enforcers won't.
3 minute read

International Edition

First London Kirkland Partner to Leave in 2022 Heads to Goodwin

The hire comes as firms continue to bulk up their competition practices.
2 minute read

International Edition

A&O Takes Sidley Austin's Global Antitrust Co-Head

The hire kicks off European moves in the New Year.
2 minute read

International Edition

Stepping Down But Not Out: Hausfeld Talks Coming Focus on Climate Change, Big Tech

While Michael D. Hausfeld will transition into a new role starting Jan. 1, the founder of the firm, which has offices in continental Europe, the U.K. and the U.S., will not fully step down but rather focus on public policy issues, including climate change and Big Tech.
6 minute read

International Edition

Italian Competition Judgment Against Amazon Shows the Future of Big-Tech Regulation in Europe

The case serves as evidence that tougher scrutiny and higher fines, which new EU-wide rules are likely to amplify, are on the way, competition lawyers say.
4 minute read

International Edition

2021 In Review: The Year Continental Europe Went From Worry to Wealth

After a shaky start, 2021 eventually proved to be hugely successful for many firms thanks to a late deal surge. But firms are still grappling with the remote working debate and, of course, the pay war.
8 minute read

International Edition

Milbank Swipes Antitrust Partner From US Rival in London

The firm is boosting its London offering with a hire from the Brussels office of a U.S. rival.
2 minute read

International Edition

Hausfeld Founder Steps Down as Chair, New Leadership to Focus on Antitrust and International Expansion

The promotions, which include a partner in London, come at a time when European courts have shown increased willingness to grant standing for group action litigation.
4 minute read

International Edition

Google Agrees to Pay French News Agency for Use of Content Online

The deal, with Agence France-Presse, is a significant step in a years-long battle by French publishers and regulators to bring the tech giant to the table.
2 minute read

International Edition

Weibo Faces 'Anticompetitive' Lawsuit as China Cracks Down on BigTech

A Chinese software developer is suing the major microblogging platform over alleged anticompetitive restrictions, as China intensifies its scrutiny of monopolistic practices.
3 minute read

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