The law of merger control in the EC and the UK

This text introduces the reader to the principles and practice of merger control in the EC and the UK. It deals clearly with both of the new regimes, providing a discussion of the policy and the relevant legislation, clarified through an analysis of pertinent cases and decisions. The aim is to provide the non-expert reader with a thorough and accessible introduction to the subject. The book deals first with matters common to both regimes, including relevant economics, and then focuses on the EC and UK systems as separate entities. In each case the text covers qualifying mergers, including principles of territorial jurisdiction, substantive tests, procedures, appeals, and third party rights, as well as the link between the UK and EC regimes. The book is up to date to 31 July 2006. Substantial appendices provide most of the relevant core legislation in one convenient place.

Contents:
1. Introduction
2. An introduction to the economics of merger control
3. EC and Member State merger control
4. Qualifying mergers in the EC
5. ECMR procedures
6. The substantive test under the ECMR
7. Collective dominance and coordinated effects
8. Final decisions and remedies
9. Appeals and third party rights
10. UK qualifying mergers
11. The substantive test under the Enterprise Act 2002
12. Procedure before the making of a reference
13. Undertakings and orders at the OFT
14. References to the Competition Commission and its treatment of them
15. Final decisions and remedies
16. Mergers in the media and water sectors
17. Public interest mergers and special merger situations
18. Appeals and third party rights
Appendix 1 - Council Regulation 139/2004
Appendix 2 - Commission Regulation 802/2004
Enterprise Act 2002