The Competition Authority seeks views on its procedures for investigating mergers

The Competition Authority is currently under review
whether and, if so, how the procedure for investigations into merger cases can be further improved.
more efficient. Among other things, it is being considered whether there is a case for changes to rules about
notification and procedure in merger matters, which the supervisory authority lays down pursuant to
competition law.

On this occasion, the Competition Authority held yesterday (16th.
October) to meet with lawyers who have appeared on behalf of
mergers and acquisitions before the regulator since the beginning of 2018. The meeting was well
Attended, but between 40 and 50 people took part. The meeting was part of a series of meetings.
which the Competition Authority has held in recent years under the title A conversation about competition.

A memorandum was laid before the meeting, which provides an overview.
over a number of merger cases and other statistical information about their operations. Then there is
the memorandum called for a response regarding possible changes to the framework and
Procedure for merger investigations. The memorandum is available here.

The Competition Authority encourages all interested parties to attend.
provide recommendations on how the handling of merger cases could be improved and
possible changes to procedures and rules aimed at increased efficiency. In
In the follow-up, the supervisory authority will present further proposals.

Memorandum on the preparation of mergers and their handling by the Competition Authority – experience and opportunities for improvement.