In August 2025, the European Commission launched a review of the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR).
Antitrust Review Episode 52: The EC’s Review of the Merger Guidelines
In the latest instalment of Cleary Gottlieb’s Antitrust Review podcast, host Nick Levy is joined by a panel from Cleary
In-House Counsel Communications Update: The European Commission Will Not Extend Legal Professional Privilege to In-House Counsel
On November 1, 2025, the Commission issued a policy brief[1] in which it rejected calls to extend the legal professional privilege to in-house counsel communication. The Commission examined the question after stakeholders called for such an extension as part of the revision process of the regulation governing antitrust investigation, Regulation 1/2003.[2]
EU Merger Guidelines Consultation – Our Views on Public Policy, Security, and Labour Market Considerations
As part of our response to the European Commission’s consultation on possible reforms to its merger control guidelines,[1] we submitted our observations on Topic Paper G – Public Policy, Security, and Labour Market Considerations.
Antitrust Review Episode 51: In Conversation With Mario Monti
In the latest instalment of Cleary Gottlieb’s Antitrust Review podcast, host Nick Levy is joined by Mario Monti, former Competition
The CMA Consults on Updated Guidance on Merger Remedies
On 16 October 2025, the CMA launched a public consultation on its draft revised Merger Remedies Guidance (the Draft Guidance).[1] The revision reflects the Government’s call for a more business-friendly, pro-growth approach to merger control.[2]
EU Merger Guidelines Consultation – Main Response Trends
Introduction
In May 2025, the Commission launched a public consultation on possible reforms to its merger guidelines, covering seven core topics that underpin how the Commission assesses the competitive impact of mergers.[1] On October 29, the Commission summarized the main trends of the 243 responses[2] it received.[3] The highlights are as follows:
EU Merger Guidelines Consultation – Our Views on Digitalization
As part of our response to the European Commission’s consultation on possible reforms to its merger control guidelines,[1] we provided our views on Topic Paper E – Digitalization.
The French Authority Publishes Its 2025-2026 Roadmap and 2024 Report
EU Antitrust Procedural Framework Revision – Our Contribution
In July 2025, the European Commission launched a consultation about its revision of the EU antitrust procedural rules.[1] This is part of a comprehensive evaluation that the Commission initiated in March 2022, to ensure that the procedural framework for the EU’s antitrust enforcement remains “fit for the digital age” after its enactment 20 years ago.[2]