Merger Control

We have a long and extensive track record of advising clients on merger control requirements and representing them in merger control proceedings. We cooperate closely with our M&A team which consistently advises on an important number of M&A transactions. In addition, many clients entrust us directly with their merger control cases. 

Our broad footprint with CMS offices in Latin America, Europe, Asia and Africa combined with a very wide network of long-established contacts across all other relevant countries worldwide allows us to offer a one-stop shop solution for all foreign investment screening of our clients’ national and international M&A transactions. 

We help our clients establish an optimal merger control strategy to maximise the prospects of clearance and reduce the risk of delays. On a daily basis we steer our clients through any “gun-jumping” pitfalls in the context of the due diligence process and the preparatory phase between signing and closing. And we set up the necessary safety mechanisms to ensure compliance with competition laws during the transaction process. 

We also represent the interests of third parties to achieve their strategic goals concerning mergers between other industry players.