As cross border M&A transactions that require merger control approvals in several jurisdictions become commonplace, it is essential to identify at the early stages where and when to notify the local competition authorities, what synergies can be used to prepare the filings, and what strategy should be adopted in order to avoid delays, according to law firm CMS. Showcasing its expertise in the region and in this particular field of competition law, CMS has published the second and extended edition of its Merger Clearance Matrix for CEE. The matrix includes a short one-page guide for 17 CEE jurisdictions and aims to provide a helpful and handy overview on financial thresholds, key deadlines and procedures. You can read the Merger Clearance Matrix for CEE at https://cms.law/en/SRB/CEE-Merger-Clearance-Matrix-2017-18.
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