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In a notable shift in its approach to competition enforcement, on 9 July 2025 the Competition and Markets Authority (“CMA”) announced its...
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2025 has marked a directional shift for the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in the way it approaches competition and consumer...
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Introduction In a significant ruling for competition law enforcement in the pharmaceutical sector, the Court of Appeal has unanimously...
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As previously reported here, and more recently here, the Competition and Markets Authority (“CMA”) initiated an in-depth study into the...
On 20 November 2024, the High Court delivered its judgment in LetterOne v. Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial...
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While discussion of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (“DMCCA”) has largely concentrated on the Competition and...
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Introduction After a slow start since their introduction in 2015, collective competition damages claims are now a significant feature of...
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The rapid growth of digital markets has created an important shortage of skilled ITC professionals. This shortage is particularly acute...
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In February 2024, the Competition and Markets Authority (“CMA”) commenced an in-depth study into the supply of infant formula and...
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Introduction There is a lot of buzz within the EU around the so-called new competition tool. This tool can generally be described as an...
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The European Commission (Commission), U.K. Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ), and U.S. Federal...
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On 9 July 2024, the Competition and Markets Authority (“CMA”) published its Issues Statement, following its decision on 23 May 2024 to...
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Tackling the effects of climate change has never felt more urgent. Reflecting this sense of urgency and in response to growing fears that...
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The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced the launch of a full investigation into the market for veterinary services...
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Bird & Bird's London Competition team hosted a fantastic in-person seminar on Key Trends in UK Competition Law Enforcement on 14th May....
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In a groundbreaking move aimed at fostering innovation in the digital and AI sectors, whilst continuing to regulate quickly evolving...