Berkeley Research Group (BRG)’s Post

Let’s prepare the next editions of The Global Antitrust Hot Topics: EU, US & Global Perspectives conference together. Concurrences, in partnership with Baker Botts, has organized this conference each year in Brussels since 2012. This year the conference will be held in-person only, in Brussels, on September 26th, from 12:00 to 19:00 CET. The full program and registration are available here: https://lnkd.in/enZuP7vW We extend our gratitude to all participants for their active involvement and insightful contributions. This look back allows us to review the topics we have covered and to identify new areas you would like us to explore.🌟 🔍 Your Insights Needed 🔍 What topics would you like to see explored in the next editions? #throwback #futuretopics #brainstorming #ideas #AntitrustHotTopics https://lnkd.in/etnhP5PE

Please join us for this webinar program, in which we will explore the dynamic landscape of antitrust enforcement in Latin America against anti-competitive cartels. Our expert panel, including Amadeu Ribeiro, Partner, DLA Piper, US (LatAm Practice Group Regional Co-Leader, Regulatory & Antitrust), Carsten Reichel, Partner, DLA Piper, US (LatAm Practice Group Regional Co-Leader, Regulatory & Antitrust), Sofía O'Ryan, Counsel, DLA Piper Chile, and Antonio Cárdenas Arriola, Partner, DLA Piper, Mexico, will delve into crucial cartel-focused topics, including the current state of leniency programs in Latin America, emerging industry focuses, the criminalization of cartel behavior, and the evolution of fine structures. Register here: http://spr.ly/6044cO7AI DLA Piper in Latin America

Please join us for this webinar program, in which we will explore the dynamic landscape of antitrust enforcement in Latin America against anti-competitive cartels. Where my partners Carsten Reichel Amadeu Ribeiro Sofía O'Ryan and I will discuss interesting topics!

Dealmakers are learning to navigate a stricter regulatory environment as UK and EU authorities take an increasingly interventionist stance. Read more insights from our M&A team here. https://ow.ly/21PW50SoN77 #whitecase

Allowing third parties to intervene in front of EU Courts raises several issues of fundamental importance. For example, the need for judges to have access to all relevant information, and the efficiency of the justice system. Different factors point in opposing directions, and so it is perhaps not surprising that the right to intervene during a court case is a constantly evolving matter of interest. Recently, the application by a third party to intervene in the appeal against the decision to prohibit the Illumina/Grail merger, which has gone all the way to the Court of Justice of the EU, has shed light on interpretation of the right of intervention of professional associations by the European Union's highest court.   This ruling merits closer attention. Read our article by Aymeric de Moncuit, Camille Worms and Sarah Wilks for an analysis of key findings of the European Court of Justice, key takeaways and to understand the implications for businesses and trade associations: https://lnkd.in/eaZechvT   #eucourts #thirdpartyintervention 

Dealmakers are learning to navigate a stricter regulatory environment as UK and EU authorities take an increasingly interventionist stance. Read more insights from our M&A team here. https://ow.ly/oeOK50SpRXz #whitecase

Dealmakers are learning to navigate a stricter regulatory environment as UK and EU authorities take an increasingly interventionist stance. Read more insights from our M&A team here. https://ow.ly/3hjz50SpLf4 #whitecase

* Competition and Antitrust * Well, it turns out that 2024 is booming with requests for competition superstars at all levels. If you fit this description, I will be looking for you! 😉 Feel free to reach out in the meantime in you want to learn more about the market and which US firms in London are increasing their footprint. #USfirms #antitrust #competition #mergercontrol #investigations #utilityandinfrastructureregulation #artificialintelligence #foreigndirectinvestmentregulation

Much ink is spilled over the need for regulators to take account of the alleged power held by certain companies over the market “ecosystems” that surround their “core” products. The articles in this Chronicle address the relevant antitrust questions posed by this dynamic as it plays out in markets in the modern economy. With contributions from: Cristina Caffarra (UCL) , Prof. Annabelle Gawer (Centre of Digital Economy (CoDE)) & Michael G. Jacobides (London Business School) Ioannis Lianos (UCL) Yan Yu (RBB Economics) Carmelo Cennamo (Copenhagen Business School) & Feng Zhu (Harvard Business School) Oles Andriychuk (Newcastle University) Emanuele Fazio (Sciences Po/Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna) #antitrust #ecosystems #competitionlaw #antitrustlaw #companies #coreproducts #walledgardens #regulators #economy #markets

Dealmakers are learning to navigate a stricter regulatory environment as UK and EU authorities take an increasingly interventionist stance. Read more insights from our M&A team here. https://ow.ly/giaF50SoHKN #whitecase