09 December 2019
Dutch regulators consult in parallel about the online decision-making processes
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2019/netherlands/dutch-regulators-consult-in-parallel-about-the-online-decision-making-processes

Recently, two separate consultations were launched by regulators about the online decision-making environment. This refers to the way in which a website is designed to sell products or services. The consultations are ...

24 March 2020
Opinion of the Advocate General of the Court of Justice on net neutrality and zero-rating
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/netherlands/opinion-of-the-advocate-general-of-the-court-of-justice-on-net-neutrality-and-zero-rating

An opinion of Advocate General ("AG") Sánchez-Bordona of the Court of Justice of the European Union ("ECJ") on net neutrality and zero-rating was published on 4 March 2020. The opinion is available in several languages, ...

28 February 2020
Europe's digital roadmap indicates two-pronged approach to platform economy and competition rules
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/global/europes-digital-roadmap-indicates-two-pronged-approach-to-platform-economy-and-competition-rules

Margrethe Vestager gave an indication of how she intends to use her enhanced powers as both digital czar and competition law enforcer, when the European Commission presented its roadmap for Europe’s digital future on 19 ...

17 March 2020
Double Caution: Gun Jumping Risks in M&A Transactions
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/global/double-caution-gun-jumping-risks-in-m-and-a-transactions

Following a few interesting EU developments regarding gun jumping in concentrations our Competition team looked into the relevance for M&A transactions, whilst taking into perspective what the ECJ and European ...

16 October 2019
EU Foreign Direct Investment Screening: What Investors Need to Know
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2019/global/eu-foreign-direct-investment-screening-what-investors-need-to-know

In the fall of next year, the long anticipated EU Foreign Direct Investment Screening Regulation will apply. The regulation is likely to have a significant impact on FDI within the EU – both within Member States that ...

01 March 2019
Talking Shop February 2019
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2019/global/talking-shop-february-2019

Welcome to the February edition of our Retail & Consumer monthly news round-up. This newsletter focuses on key news and updates for retail and consumer-facing businesses around the world.

01 February 2019
Talking Shop January 2019
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2019/global/talking-shop-january-2019

Welcome to the January edition of our Retail & Consumer monthly news round-up.