17 November 2020
The functions of the CMA post Brexit
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/uk/the-functions-of-the-cma-post-brexit

For decades the Competition and Markets Authority ("CMA") and its predecessor, the Office of Fair Trading ("OFT"), have worked in symbiosis with the European Commission ("Commission") on competition law enforcement and ...

14 July 2020
New UK regulatory regime on the horizon to tackle digital platforms
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/uk/new-uk-regulatory-regime-on-the-horizon-to-tackle-digital-platforms

The Competition and Markets Authority in the UK (CMA) has completed its market study into online platforms and digital advertising, building on the recommendations of the Furman review and published its final report on ...

19 January 2021
UK Competition Law post-Brexit – what is the impact of the Trade and Cooperation agreement?
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2021/uk/uk-competition-law-post-brexit

The Trade and Cooperation Agreement will govern the future relationship of the UK and the EU. This article will examine some key areas to note for Competition law, reviewing important changes to state aid regulation and ...

15 February 2021
CMA publishes report into algorithms and their harm on consumers and competition law
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2021/uk/cma-publishes-report-into-algorithms-and-their-harm-on-consumers-and-competition-law

The impact algorithms continue to have on market dynamics has been under scrutiny by competition authorities around the world in recent years. On 19 January 2021, the CMA published a report, following its investigation ...

05 January 2021
Brexit Checklist for Technology & Communications Businesses
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/uk/brexit-checklist-for-technology-and-communications-businesses

The UK left the EU on January 31st 2020. As a result of the transition period in the Withdrawal Agreement, EU law will continue to apply in and in relation to the UK until the end of the transition period - scheduled to ...

18 February 2020
Four Member States urge competition reform to clear path for 'European champions'
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/global/four-member-states-urge-competition-reform-to-clear-path-for-european-champions

Executive Vice President Margrethe Vestager put under pressure to come up with an action plan to review the EU competition rules. Though, it remains unclear how far she is willing to go.

14 June 2019
The Gmail Judgment of the Court of Justice: Some questions answered, new questions raised
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2019/global/the-gmail-judgment-of-the-court-of-justice

On June 13, 2019, the Court of Justice (CJ) announced its judgment in the Gmail case . The judgment provides the CJ’s view on a question that has been subject of a dispute with the German national regulator which ...

12 May 2016
Commission blocks Hutchison 3G's bid to take over O2 in the UK
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2016/uk/commission-blocks-hutchison-3gs-bid-to-take-over-o2-in-the-uk

14 August 2019
Competitive Edge: Competition & EU law news - August 2019
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2019/global/competitive-edge-aug-2019

Keeping you up to date on Competition & EU Law developments in Europe and beyond

02 December 2020
Digital Platforms to be subject to a Digital Code in the UK to protect competition
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/uk/digital-platforms-to-be-subject-to-a-digital-code-in-the-uk-to-protect-competition

The Government has decided to move ahead with the establishment of the Digital Markets Unit (DMU) and the adoption of an enforceable code of conduct to tackle digital markets (Digital Code). These measures are designed ...