Brussels, 05/12/2013 (Agence Europe) - On Thursday 5 December, the European Commission unveiled a series of measures to simplify its procedures for reviewing concentrations under the EU merger regulation. This is expected to bring significant benefits for businesses and advisers in terms of preparatory work and related costs. The merger simplification package will be applicable as of 1 January 2014.
The Commission has revised the notice on simplified procedures and the merger implementing...