Merger Control

We have a long and extensive track record of advising clients on merger control requirements and representing them in merger control proceedings. Each year we notify a very high number of transactions to the Romanian competition authorities and coordinate filings in CEE, Europe, Africa, and beyond. We cooperate closely with our CMS M&A team, which consistently advises on some of the most significant M&A transactions in Romania, CEE and Europe. In addition, many clients entrust us directly with their merger control cases, even if they are not assisted by CMS on the respective M&A transaction. 

Our global footprint, with CMS offices in Europe, Asia, Africa, Middle East, and South America, allows us to offer a one-stop shop solution for all of our clients’ transactions. The expertise and ability to find the best solution and to act quickly is highly attractive to multinational clients with matters that raise cross-border issues.

We help our clients establish an optimal merger control strategy to maximise the prospects of clearance and reduce the risk of delays. We have represented clients successfully in landmark cases that have shaped the industry in major sectors of the economy.

Furthermore, 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 (clean teams, data rooms, etc). 

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

Merger Control (cms-lawnow.com)