Clifford Chance

Antitrust authorities in the US, UK and the European Union are signalling changes in their approaches to clearing mergers. As a result, some deals may have better prospects of clearance.

In particular, agencies may be prepared to give more weight to pro-competitive efficiencies and supply chain resilience considerations as well as be more open to a wider range of remedies than in the past. Our panel discussed these changes and what they mean for your deal planning.