Private Equity and Merger Control – The Rules of the Game are Changing

By Pontus Lindfelt & Matteo Giangaspero

The merger control assessment for transactions involving private equity firms has become increasingly complex. Where time is of the essence, private equity firms need to be pro-active in conducting their merger control analysis prior to initiating a transaction. This analysis requires an in-depth understanding of the structure of the investment funds involved and of the portfolio companies’ activities. Additional burdens and risks for private equity