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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 advises ERG on acquisition of seven onshore wind farms from OnPath Energy

    Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has advised leading European renewable energy independent power producer ERG on its acquisition of a 100% stake in a portfolio of seven operational onshore wind farms in Northern England from OnPath Energy Midco Limited, a subsidiary of OnPath Energy.

    Pinsent Masons advises CSG Chemical Solutions on Celtic Water Care Solutions acquisition

    Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has advised CSG Chemical Solutions (CSG) on their acquisition of Cork-based Celtic Water Care Solutions Limited (Celtic Water Care).

    Pinsent Masons advises IFC on landmark investment to boost Retail sector in Senegal

    Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has advised International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group and the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets, on its landmark investment of €25 million in Groupe EDK, Senegal’s foremost retail and large-scale distribution operator.

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