Related knowledge & newshttps://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/rss-feeds/serviceFeed for NRF knowledge and news related to a particular serviceen{B0E44B95-F37F-47CD-9604-FF2BA4099B26}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/news/b5fd4b26/global-competition-review-includes-four-norton-rose-fulbright-lawyers-in-2025Press ReleaseGlobal Competition Review includes four Norton Rose Fulbright lawyers in 2025 “Women in Antitrust” listFour Norton Rose Fulbright lawyers have been recognised as part of the 2025 edition of Women in Antitrust by Global Competition Review (GCR).Wed, 28 May 2025 06:35:18 Z{8F01C919-4F73-45C0-8B86-B99097CD9837}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/news/89306837/norton-rose-fulbright-advises-roquette-on-acquisitionPress ReleaseNorton Rose Fulbright advises Roquette on acquisition of IFF’s Pharma Solutions businessGlobal law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has advised Roquette, a manufacturer of plant-based ingredients and pharmaceutical excipients for the health and nutrition sectors, on its acquisition of the Pharma Solutions business of International Flavors and Fragrances Inc (IFF).Tue, 20 May 2025 06:58:31 Z{9928F5EB-BB7C-4F4A-A53C-BA4FB91925A9}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/news/9bcac5a9/norton-rose-fulbright-advises-rga-on-1-4bn-portfolio-acquisition-from-monument-rePress ReleaseNorton Rose Fulbright advises RGA on €1.4bn portfolio acquisition from Monument ReGlobal law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has advised Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (RGA) on the acquisition of a legacy €1.4 billion reinsurance portfolio, comprising annuity and other life insurance liabilities, from the Monument Re Group.Mon, 19 May 2025 06:25:40 Z{E1B5BBEA-DA09-446A-A6C2-4D3556B9DDFC}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/ea9a2dfc/global-antitrust-and-competition-trendsPublicationGlobal antitrust and competition trendsAntitrust authorities are increasingly aggressive in pursuing new theories of harm, pushing the boundaries of what amounts to an antitrust violation, and expanding the use of current legislation and regulation to fit a new era of issues.Fri, 16 May 2025 19:25:00 Z{CBD0BAA4-AFDA-4E21-BFAF-269936C62D62}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/video/c4a1fd62/the-onward-rise-of-antitrust-litigationVideoThe onward rise of antitrust litigationAntitrust damages litigation has grown considerably over recent years, especially in Europe.Fri, 16 May 2025 15:04:17 Z{4CC8DF9F-3560-499C-90AB-09BBF9D3BE8F}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/video/4f0cbe8f/what-should-deal-makers-expect-from-merger-control-in-2025VideoWhat should deal-makers expect from merger control in 2025?Neely Agin and Claire Forster discuss merger control developments as part of our video series on antitrust and competition trends.Fri, 16 May 2025 15:04:17 Z{2E716EE0-06F1-420C-9293-6E71E96572AC}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/news/201c32ac/norton-rose-fulbright-augments-warsaw-antitrust-and-competition-practice-with-new-counselPress ReleaseNorton Rose Fulbright augments Warsaw antitrust and competition practice with new counselGlobal law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has today announced the hire of Wojciech Janik, who joins the firm’s Warsaw office as counsel.Mon, 12 May 2025 06:45:07 Z{B7D41D91-74E8-41D3-84A4-663FC20D163E}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/video/b183463e/youre-barred-exclusion-from-uk-public-tenders-on-competition-law-groundsVideoYou’re barred! Exclusion from UK public tenders on competition law groundsUnder the UK Procurement Act 2023, which entered into force on 24 February 2025, companies face the new risk of being excluded from public tenders for competition law infringements. Thu, 08 May 2025 13:25:00 Z{82903A0A-2B84-4F27-B9E8-E5A885C3E1CE}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/news/8a4781ce/norton-rose-fulbright-advises-markel-on-meco-acquisitionPress ReleaseNorton Rose Fulbright advises Markel on MECO acquisitionGlobal law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has advised Markel on its acquisition of The MECO Group Limited (MECO), an independent specialist marine managing general agent with operations in London, Dubai, Hamburg and Shanghai. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval.Wed, 23 Apr 2025 10:04:13 Z{561D5B09-A98E-4AEA-809A-BDDD750FF9D3}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/59eaa9d3/uk-grid-connections-reform-impact-on-data-centresPublicationUK grid connections reform: Impact on data centresOn 15 April 2025, Ofgem announced its package of decisions on the reform of the electricity connections process and published supporting documents including its formal impact assessment (IA). 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Tue, 24 Nov 2020 09:40:00 Z{462F6D80-F800-453D-B695-EE592514FF0A}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/400d5f0a/pricing-in-the-digital-era-accc-v-kogan-australia-pty-ltdPublicationPricing in the Digital EraIn a time of increasingly complex competitive pricing online, a decision by Justice Davies of the Federal Court of Australia could have significant implications for the way retailers employ digital pricing tactics.Wed, 12 Aug 2020 00:21:00 Z{E54C8996-DB9D-48E8-9D91-F13FC70B1061}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/e6d81061/mergers-involving-firms-in-financial-difficulty-some-practical-tipsPublicationMergers involving firms in financial difficulty: Some practical tipsThe COVID-19 pandemic has had a dramatic global impact. 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Wed, 15 Apr 2020 10:44:00 Z{239CFFF8-5BB2-4DD4-9742-B7C2203AAB7A}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/webinars-and-events/28242b7a/around-the-world-in-60-minutesWebinar and EventsAround the world in 60 minutes:<br>A global perspective on COVID-19’s impact on<br>antitrust and competition lawJoin our global antitrust team for a pre-recorded discussion with a live Q&A immediately following the recording.Wed, 08 Apr 2020 15:00:00 Z{BECE805B-3F36-40FF-8AC3-BD9D640CAC5E}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/bb6f3c5e/covid-19-implications-from-an-antitrust-and-competition-law-perspectivePublicationCOVID-19: Implications from an antitrust and competition law perspectiveThe current COVID-19 (coronavirus) crisis sweeping the world is having a hugely disruptive impact on society and business, and our first thoughts and best wishes are with our clients, colleagues and their families who are facing this unprecedented public health challenge.Wed, 25 Mar 2020 19:14:02 Z{3F8245ED-4626-4781-8A1F-FD61E3F83244}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/3d61f244/federal-and-state-authorities-warn-against-price-gougingPublicationUS antitrust agencies COVID-19 response: Federal and state authorities warn against price gougingIn the wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19), some sellers of essential goods and services have tried to greatly increase the cost of their products to take advantage of increased demand. Wed, 25 Mar 2020 15:39:10 Z{C362EA5C-F024-4F4D-824B-BEFC54746181}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/cc4db181/competition-act-continuity-in-a-time-of-crisis-six-things-to-remember-to-stay-onsidePublicationCompetition Act continuity in a time of crisis: Six things to rememberCanadian businesses are facing unprecedented challenges in light of the rapid spread of COVID-19.Tue, 24 Mar 2020 19:11:13 Z{EA4DFA6C-3B40-4AD3-993D-B137B33E65AA}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/ec03d5aa/us-antitrust-agencies-respond-to-covid-19-challenges-in-merger-reviewsPublicationUS antitrust agencies COVID-19 response: Merger reviewsThe FTC and the DOJ revise rules for merger investigation processes.Tue, 24 Mar 2020 15:29:15 Z{97FB7318-CD62-40A6-BB04-B93050467875}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/news/98264875/norton-rose-fulbright-announces-53-lawyer-promotions-globallyPress ReleaseNorton Rose Fulbright announces 53 lawyer promotions globallyGlobal law firm Norton Rose Fulbright today announced the promotion of 53 lawyers worldwide to partner and director (in South Africa), effective January 1, 2020.Tue, 07 Jan 2020 14:46:00 Z{9217CCB0-BF95-41B4-96D9-FD2F5F833967}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/90549967/spring-update-insights-and-trends-in-competition-lawPublicationSpring update: Insights and trends in Australian competition lawAmongst high profile criminal cartel prosecutions and active participation in the reform agenda, the ACCC has also been focussing on businesses in concentrated and critical sectors.Tue, 15 Oct 2019 02:00:00 Z{5C363AAA-843B-4A20-9286-B22E150F7940}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/news/5ab06940/norton-rose-fulbright-announces-46-promotions-globallyPress ReleaseNorton Rose Fulbright announces 46 promotions globallyGlobal law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has today announced 46 partner promotions worldwide. Wed, 02 Jan 2019 01:00:00 Z{18AA4D66-941D-4B60-982F-F0143A37AC9C}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/16d0fc9c/impact-of-brexit-on-the-transport-sectorPublicationImpact of Brexit on the transport sectorQ&A exploring the impact of Brexit on the transport sector.Wed, 04 Jul 2018 01:00:00 Z{2DA7A6DE-A8EE-4629-9C21-EDFF500EF6B5}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/2ee916b5/imminent-australian-competition-law-changes-present-new-risks-and-opportunitiesPublicationImminent Australian competition law changes present new risks and opportunitiesTwo laws to substantially amend the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 have now been passed in Parliament.Thu, 19 Oct 2017 01:00:00 Z{B66009CB-0D6C-4BCD-943F-B0941D01BF61}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/bbcdff61/misuse-of-market-power-prohibition-broadenedPublicationMisuse of market power prohibition broadenedChanges to section 46 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 were passed in Parliament on 23 August 2017.Thu, 19 Oct 2017 01:00:00 Z{7D4A1D0E-B423-45A0-90C4-E239FB1C6251}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/7e304251/competition-world-a-global-survey-of-recent-competition-and-antitrust-law-developments-with-practical-relevance-first-edition-2017PublicationCompetition World: a global survey of recent competition and antitrust law developments with practical relevance | first edition 2017Welcome to our first edition of Competition World in 2017 which comments on regional developments in competition law around the world.Tue, 31 Jan 2017 01:00:00 Z{0730F6E6-4CA4-4A5E-AFCD-E813BEBFEC4F}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/064edc4f/competition-world-a-global-survey-of-recent-competition-and-antitrust-law-developments-with-practical-relevancePublicationCompetition world: a global survey of recent competition and antitrust law developments with practical relevanceWelcome to our third edition of Competition World in 2016 focusing on technology. Our teams from around the world share their insights into the role of technology in investigations, how technology is being manipulated by cartelists, how policy is evolving to keep up with technological advancements and the competition implications of digital disruption, among other hot topics.Thu, 24 Nov 2016 01:00:00 Z{A3AE245A-0634-40BD-A8EA-BFD12316E137}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/aa4da137/australian-competition-regulation---what-should-we-expect-during-2016PublicationAustralian competition regulation – What should we expect during 2016?The past 12 months has seen some interesting developments in Australian competition regulation. What substantive developments will occur in 2016?Tue, 23 Feb 2016 01:00:00 Z