Global antitrust and competition trends for 2023

Challenging times

Not a week goes by without another significant development regarding antitrust and competition law. Whether proposed reforms, a shift in policy or a high profile new case, the pace of change shows no sign of abating. And this is in the context of the global energy crisis and rising cost of living, the spotlight on Big Tech, sustainability goals and tackling climate change, not to mention recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic – and competition law has a crucial role to play in all these areas. In this challenging environment, we identify ten key trends you should be aware of in three important fields: (i) merger control; (ii) antitrust investigations; and (iii) antitrust litigation.