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International Antitrust Onslaught Against HR Practices: Act now to stay ahead of the game

Find out how to quantify and practically manage associated HR & antitrust risks by reading our quick tips for businesses navigating HR & antitrust compliance issues.
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Antitrust laws are relevant to companies looking to expand, needing to defend themselves against attacks from competitors and antitrust agencies, and wanting to keep their businesses focused on commercial issues rather than on litigation and seemingly endless investigations. 

For those looking to expand, we help navigate the merger control and assessment process, highlighting the risks and opportunities. For companies defending themselves in the face of serious antitrust infringement allegations, our swift guidance can mean the difference between complete immunity and prison sentences and multimillion-dollar fines.

Stay ahead of the latest enforcement trends and best practices for your business with dedicated resources based on the know-how of over 320 specialist competition lawyers in more than 40 countries in our leading antitrust and competition team.

Visit InsightPlus for our latest legal updates covering Antitrust & Competition developments across the globe


Insight | Legal Update
International Antitrust Onslaught Against HR Practices
Find out how to quantify and practically manage associated HR & antitrust risks by reading our quick tips for businesses navigating HR & antitrust compliance issues.
Insight | Recorded Webinar
Annual Compliance Conference 2024
During our popular Annual Compliance Conference, we virtually delivered our cutting-edge insights and guidance on key global compliance, investigations and ethics issues.
Insight | Handbook
Ukrainian Laws in Wartime
Our guide provides an overview of the key features of wartime legislation.
Insight | Handbook
Succeed in M&A in Times of Heightened Regulatory Scrutiny
Our Baker McKenzie lawyers share general guidance on anticipated regulatory challenges, their impact on M&A transactions and how to navigate such challenges.
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Field Guide to Going Global
Baker McKenzie's latest Field Guide to Going Global will help you examine foreign law issues for taking business models, products and technology international.
Insight | Handbook
Doing Business in Mexico 2024
General guide on the most basic aspects of conducting business in Mexico, updated to 2024
Insight | Handbook
Asia Pacific Antitrust and Competition Handbook
A practical resource to support in-house teams in identifying potential antitrust risks in an increasingly complex regulatory environment.
Insight | Handbook
Lithium FIRE
An overview and analysis of recent foreign investment review developments with a focus on lithium in a number of countries with substantial lithium reserves.
Insight | Podcast
Asia Pacific Competition Podcasts
We delve into the antitrust issues that are currently top-of-mind in the region.
Insight | Legal Update
Merger Control, Foreign Direct Investment and Foreign Subsidies Regulation
A consolidated view of the three-layered landscape explaining why this is happening and practical tips for dealmakers to navigate these requirements.
Insight | Handbook
Starter Kit: How to Prepare for Mandatory Notifications under the EU Foreign Subsidies Regime
A high-level summary of the new regime and some tips on how to approach setting up a system.
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News | Firm News
Baker McKenzie Announces 2024 Partner Promotions
Women account for fifty two percent of this year's partner promotions.
News | Deal Announcement
Baker McKenzie successfully advises Olink in merger control proceedings before the German Federal Cartel Office
Baker McKenzie advised Olink Holding AB (publ), Sweden, on its sale to the life science group Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc, USA, in terms of merger control law.  
News | Firm News
Xandra Ståhlberg promoted to partner at Baker McKenzie
Since 2021, Xandra leads the Stockholm office's Antitrust & Competition Practice Group.
News | Awards
Baker McKenzie Earns 33 Practice Area and 26 Individual Rankings in The Legal 500 US 2024
Baker McKenzie has received 33 practice areas and 26 lawyer rankings in the recently published 2024 edition of The Legal 500 United States.
News | Deal Announcement
Baker McKenzie Austria advises Worthington Enterprises on its Joint Venture with Hexagon Composites
The formation of the joint venture was completed on 29 May 2024.
News | Deal Announcement
Baker McKenzie advises Investis Group on the sale of its real estate service business to PHM
The enterprise value amounts to CHF 240 million, and the transaction is expected to close in the coming weeks.
News | Deal Announcement
Baker McKenzie advises Trane Technologies on strategic investment in Trailer Dynamics
Trane Technologies and its brand Thermo King®, has become a strategic minority investor and cooperation partner of Trailer Dynamics.
News | Deal Announcement
Baker McKenzie advises Galp on the divestment of its 10% stake in Area 4 Mozambique
Area 4 includes Coral South FLNG, in operation since 2022, as well as the prospective Coral North FLNG and Rovuma LNG onshore developments, both expected to be sanctioned during 2024/25.
News | Deal Announcement
Baker McKenzie Austria advises Lindsay on its investment in Pessl Instruments
With its interest in Pessl Instruments, Lindsay acquires a stake in a leading global provider of advanced agricultural technology solutions with its headquarters in Austria and subsidiaries in 17 ...
News | Deal Announcement
Baker McKenzie Closes Deal for ZCCM Investments Holdings on USD 1.1 Billion Partnership for Mopani Copper Mines
Transaction represents major step for Zambia’s copper mining industry.
News | Deal Announcement
Baker McKenzie Advises Marel in EUR 3.5 Billion Transaction Agreement with JBT
JBT expects to launch the offer in May 2024.
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Ranked #4 Global Elite Antitrust & Competition Practice
Global Competition Review, 2024

Ranked #1 Global Cartels Practice
Global Competition Review, 2024

Ranked as Top 5 Global Merger Control Practice
Global Competition Review, 2024

Band 2 Global Antitrust & Competition Practice
Chambers Global, 2022-2024

Antitrust & Competition Toolkit

Fiona Carlin

Is Regulation Making M&A Harder?

Explore how multinational corporations and private equity firms can navigate and prepare for an increasingly complex regulatory landscape.

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Distribution Antitrust Risk Tool

Distribution Antitrust Risk Tool (DART)

An online tool that allows users to assess and compare supply chain restrictions under the competition laws of more than 20 jurisdictions.

Global Dawn Raid App

Global Dawn Raid App

App covering 44 countries offers client experiencing a raid with real-time step-by-step guidance on their rights and obligations.

GMAPLite

GMAPLite

An online platform that provides answers to the essential questions on merger control thresholds and timing issues.

Foreign Investment Review Evaluation

Foreign Investment Review Evaluation (FIRE)

An online tool allowing users to access a comprehensive review of FIR requirements in over 25 jurisdictions.

Litigation Intelligence Tool

Litigation Intelligence Tool (LIT)

Assess your readiness in facing litigation, benchmark against peers and quickly identify gaps in preparedness.

Competition Litigation Module

Competition Litigation Module

Explore key themes common to competition litigation and issues arising from M&A transactions, all from a multijurisdictional perspective.

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