Essays about: "Merger Reform"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 13 essays containing the words Merger Reform.

  1. 1. Between Legal Dogma and Counterfactual Analysis: Exploring Jurisdictional Shifts in EUMR Post Article 22 Guidance

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Juridiska fakulteten

    Author : Nabyiel Pieter Marionell; [2023]
    Keywords : EU; EU law; EUMR; Competition Law; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : The jurisdiction of the Commission to review concentrations under the provi-sions of the EUMR is established either by the turnover thresholds or the case referral system. In both of these cases, jurisdiction is established through quantitative criteria, with the exception of the case referral mechanism provid-ed for in Article 22 EUMR. READ MORE

  3. 2. Killer-acquisitions by the big tech giants and the EU’s merger control in a fast-evolving digital era

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för handelsrätt

    Author : Sean Stevens; [2023]
    Keywords : Killer Acquisitions; M A; EU Merger Control; Big Tech Giants; Digital Market; Competition Policy; Antitrust Laws; Regulatory Intervention; Distorting Innovations; Merger Thresholds; Transactional Value; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : This research paper examines the European Union's merger control regime and its efficacy in addressing the killer acquisitions by big tech firms in the fast-evolving digital sphere. It investigates the legal framework, competition policy objectives, and more importantly the impact of the digital sector on EU competition policy. READ MORE

  4. 3. The Regulatory Gap in Merger Control Vis-à-Vis the New-Economy

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

    Author : Vicky Kaufmann; [2018]
    Keywords : Competition law; Merger control; European Union; EU; EU law; European Merger Regulation; EUMR; Thresholds; Turnover-based thresholds; New-economy; Facebook Whatsapp; Apple Shazam; Reform; Spontaneous harmonisation; Voluntary notification model; Market shares; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : The new-economy encompasses a variety of industries, particularly pharmaceuticals and online-based companies. These may hold strong market positions, or be strong future competitors, despite having low turnover. READ MORE

  5. 4. Possible Merger Threshold Reform in the EU

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

    Author : Þórunn Lilja Vilbergsdóttir; [2017]
    Keywords : Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : This thesis discusses the jurisdictional test used in the European Merger Regulation no. 139/2004 which is a threshold test. This threshold test is based on the turnover of the merging parties and the geographical location of said turnover. READ MORE

  6. 5. POSSIBLE IMPROVEMENTS OF CONTROLLING ACQUISITIONS OF MINORITY SHAREHOLDINGS (STRUCTURAL LINKS)

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för handelsrätt

    Author : Nils Wijkmark; [2014]
    Keywords : Acquisition of Non-Controlling Minority Shareholdings; Merger; Acquisition; Structural Links; Merger Reform; Competition Law; European Law; Towards More Effective EU Merger Control; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : In June 2013 the Commission published its consultation paper “Towards more effective EU merger control” whereby the Commission was seeking to i) extend the scope of the EU merger control to the acquisition of non-controlling minority shareholdings and ii) reform the referral system. The paper proposed several options on how to successfully achieve the set objectives without creating undue burdens for businesses and opened up for a consultation period between June and September 2013 during which a considerable amount of stakeholders submitted their responses. READ MORE