Merger Control and FDI
We recognise the importance of mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures to our clients and deliver expert advice in relation to all competition aspects of such transactions.
We act on complex cross-border transactions requiring a strategic and coordinated approach to multi-jurisdictional merger control, including a national security and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) control review. We can support you on:
- structuring your transaction with regard to merger control, FDI and national security issues including assessing their application and the considerations to take;
- the application of the merger control, FDI and national security rules to joint ventures;
- the interaction of merger control, FDI and national security rules and public company listing rules (where relevant);
- reviewing internal documents relevant to the assessment, and efficiently managing the regulatory review process.
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Pinsent Masons advises on historic women’s English football deal
Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has advised Bristol City Football Club in relation to an agreement for the sale of a majority stake in Bristol City Women’s Football Club to Mercury13, a multi-club ownership group dedicated to the advancement of women’s football. The transaction remains subject to approval by the Women’s Super League.
Pinsent Masons advises Poundland on major restructuring plan
Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has advised the board of Poundland Limited in relation to its restructuring plan (sanctioned by the High Court on 26 August 2025) and related financing arrangements.
Andreas Haak
Partner, Global Head of Competition, EU & Trade
