Global antitrust and competition trends

Antitrust 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.

Geopolitical challenges inflated by elections in key jurisdictions, sustainability initiatives, digital issues and new bespoke digital regulatory regimes, as well as the rise of AI and algorithms look set to take a central role.

And not to mention that antitrust regulation is the biggest challenge to M&A in 2024, our recent report suggests.

What effect will antitrust and competition enforcement have on your business?