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Merger control & 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.

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A leading practice

We “have an incredibly versatile and broad competition law practice covering a much wider range of areas than most other City firms.” Legal 500

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MergeAware

Our innovative online solution to manage the full range of merger notification processes, from single-jurisdiction filings, to complex multi-jurisdictional procedures

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Global network

We advise on the application of national security and foreign investment regimes across our network of offices and have a global network of trusted counsel in other jurisdictions

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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Our advisers act on domestic and international matters of all shapes and sizes, working with many of the leading names in the market. Browse our experience below, or use the filters to look-up recent work in particular geographies and industry sectors.

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    With over 490 partners and 3000 people around the world, we are well-placed to support you across a full range of legal and advisory services.

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    Pinsent Masons enters joint venture with China Commercial Law Firm

    Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has followed up the opening of a new office in Shenzhen with government approval to enter a joint venture in the Qianhai Free Trade Zone with leading Chinese corporate law firm China Commercial Law Firm (CCL).

    Pinsent Masons MPillay advises Asian Development Bank on funding of submarine cable connecting Vanuatu and New Caledonia

    Pinsent Masons MPillay has advised the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on the financing for the design, construction and installation of a 411-kilometre submarine cable connecting the Pacific nations of Vanuatu and New Caledonia.

    Pinsent Masons forges strategic partnership with Legora

    Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has today announced its global firmwide strategic partnership with leading legal AI platform Legora following an extensive pilot programme across its corporate, commercial and property groups.

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