Changes to CMA mergers guidance (CMA2)
Detail of outcome
The CMA has published its updated guidance on jurisdiction and procedure (CMA2) in relation to merger control.
The CMA has also published:
Updated versions of these documents have been published to reflect changes to the phase 2 merger process and other aspects of the merger processes.
Feedback received
Detail of feedback received
The CMA received 16 responses to the consultation.
Original consultation
Consultation description
The CMA is consulting on updates to guidance on jurisdiction and procedure (CMA2) in relation to merger control.
This follows the recent call for information on phase 2 merger investigations, where the CMA invited interested parties to provide views on whether there are aspects of the phase 2 merger process that could work better for all parties.
The CMA has identified a number of ways in which the quality of engagement between it and the businesses involved in phase 2 merger investigations could be enhanced.
The CMA is also proposing to make a number of other updates to reflect changes to the CMA’s practice (across both phase 1 and phase 2), recent judgments of the Competition Appeal Tribunal, and legislative changes.
The nature of and the reasons for the proposed amendments are set out in the consultation document.
Further information can be found in our press notice: CMA sets out changes to Phase 2 merger processes
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Documents
Last updated 25 April 2024 + show all updates
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Updated guidance, forms, templates and feedback published.
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First published.