Consultation on new merger remedy guidelines
The Competition Commission (CC) is consulting on new guidelines which explain its approach to remedies where mergers are likely to lead to a substantial lessening of competition (SLC).
The draft guidelines provide a single source of guidance on merger remedies including divestiture, prohibition and behavioural measures. The emphasis of the guidelines is on implementing remedies that are effective and yet minimise burdens on customers, suppliers and merger parties. The document takes account of the CC’s experience of implementing remedies in recent years under the Enterprise Act and research into the outcome of remedies.
Comments on the consultation document can be sent by e-mail to: david.roberts@cc.gsi.gov.uk or by post to:
David Roberts
Head of Remedies
Competition Commission
Victoria House
Southampton Row
London WC1B 4AD
Responses should be received by 22 August 2008.
A seminar was held at the CC on 27 May 2008 to discuss the consultation document. Below are links to:
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