In episode 2 of Navigating UK Merger Control, the team speak with Eleni Gouliou, a Director of Mergers at the CMA, to discuss the CMA's merger intelligence function and its so-called hold separate orders, also known as initial enforcement orders.

They discuss when a merger is of interest to the CMA, how the merger intelligence function gathers information, and the briefing paper system which allows merging parties to get an informal steer on the CMA's view of their transaction without the need for a full filing. The CMA’s unique initial enforcement order system, where the CMA can order that parties to completed deals are held separate pending review, is also covered.

In episode 2 of Navigating UK Merger Control, the team speak with Eleni Gouliou, a Director of Mergers at the CMA, to discuss the CMA's merger intelligence function and its so-called hold separate orders, also known as initial enforcement orders.
They discuss when a merger is of interest to the CMA, how the merger intelligence function gathers information, and the briefing paper system which allows merging parties to get an informal steer on the CMA's view of their transaction without the need for a full filing. The CMA’s unique initial enforcement order system, where the CMA can order that parties to completed deals are held separate pending review, is also covered.

Welcome to Navigating UK Merger Control, a podcast from DLA Piper. This podcast is aimed at those encountering the UK merger regime for the first time or becoming reacquainted with it.

The UK regime has several key differences to the US and European regimes which listeners may find surprising. Across this series, we'll be joined by experts from DLA Piper, as well as some special guests, who will help us to unpick the UK merger control system.

Welcome to Navigating UK Merger Control, a podcast from DLA Piper. This podcast is aimed at those encountering the UK merger regime for the first time or becoming reacquainted with it.
The UK regime has several key differences to the US and European regimes which listeners may find surprising. Across this series, we'll be joined by experts from DLA Piper, as well as some special guests, who will help us to unpick the UK merger control system.

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