We are pleased to share with you the 7th edition of our report on recent trends in complex informal merger clearance decisions made by the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC).
Our report provides a complete statistical analysis of ACCC informal merger clearance decisions where a Statement of Issue (SOI) has been published.
Some of the latest trends include: more red lights, more deals being withdrawn, remedies becoming vital to overcoming red lights and the ACCC taking longer to review complex deals.
The Treasurer has now released draft legislation for the new Australian merger control regime, which will come into effect on 1 January 2026, subject to the legislation’s passage through Parliament.
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