Dynamic capabilities and EC merger control: A difficult match?
Svend Albaek and Raphaël De Coninck explore the proposed use of “dynamic capabilities” analysis in European merger control as authorities increasingly focus on...
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Decades of expert support for M&A globally.
Clear cut analysis of the issues arising in horizontal and vertical mergers and acquisitions is a CRA specialty. We have conducted reviews of mergers in most major industries and assisted clients in M&A transactions throughout the world. CRA’s consultants, including CRA’s in-house economists and our academic affiliates, are widely recognized for their important contributions to the field, including our development of new analytical tools and methods.
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- 01CRA advises Lesaffre on yeast extract acquisitions and global merger clearancesCRA supported Lesaffre in its acquisitions of DSM-Firmenich’s yeast extract business and its joint venture with Zilor Group. Lesaffre acquired a 70% stake in...View engagement
- 02CMA clears acquisition of Teads by OutbrainOn 31 January 2025, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced the unconditional clearance of Outbrain’s acquisition of Teads.View engagement
- 03EC unconditionally approves $16.5bn acquisition of Catalent by Novo HoldingsBy providing additional fill-finish capacity, the transaction would enable Novo Nordisk to reach more obesity and diabetes patients faster. The Commission...View engagement
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NYSBA "Taking Aim at Vertical Mergers – A Twin or King-Sized Problem?" Webinar
Join NYSBA for a conversation on the current state of vertical merger enforcement with a particular look at the recent FTC challenges to the Temper...
ThoughtLeaders4 Competition 2nd Annual UK Competition Law Summit 2025
Simon Chisholm is a speaker during the session titled “Exploring the CMA’s Changing Approach to Merger Control” discussing: Has merger policy been adjusted to...