United Kingdom: M&A/Private Equity

This newsletter examines significant competition law developments across the UK and EU, including the European Commission's draft Merger Assessment Guidelines that modernize analytical frameworks and give greater weight to merger efficiencies. The edition also explores landmark rulings on no-poach agreements in sports, updates to technology transfer regulations, and the CMA's evolving approach to digital markets enforcement and consumer protection.

The High Court has delivered significant guidance on disclosure standards in M&A transactions, clarifying when pre-contractual discussions can supplement disclosure letters and establishing the test for attributing fraudulent warranties to corporate sellers.

The Commercial Court has dismissed a multi-million-pound fraud claim relating to the sale of the Johnson Matthey Health Business...