by 21st Century Competition | Jun 5, 2014 | European Commission
European Commission Press release Brussels, 5 June 2014 Following an in-depth investigation (see IP/13/986), the European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of Cemex West by its Swiss rival Holcim. Cemex and Holcim are...
by 21st Century Competition | Jun 5, 2014 | Global Blogs
McCann FitzGerald It took five years to draft. But now everything’s go!-go!-go! First published late spring 2014, Ireland’s newest competition law reform could be adopted by July. And though planning was long and time for debate is now short, last minute...
by 21st Century Competition | Jun 5, 2014 | Global Blogs
As reports surfaced late last week that Softbank and Deutsche Telekom were nearing an official agreement to merge US wireless giants Sprint and T-Mobile, the latest developments have revealed the financial details of the transaction. According to reports, the...
by 21st Century Competition | Jun 5, 2014 | Global Blogs
Just days after disgraced Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling filed a questionable antitrust lawsuit against the NBA over the team’s sale, reports say Sterling is now surrendering to the association’s demands. According to reports, Sterling will...
by 21st Century Competition | Jun 4, 2014 | Global Blogs
As Airtel Networks looks to compete in Kenya’s mobile-money transfer industry, reports say the company has requested that antitrust officials probe market leader Safaricom over allegations the company is abusing its dominant position. Airtel is set to enter the...