Far-reaching changes to Irish merger control and competition law in Ireland
The far-reaching changes to Irish merger control and competition law in Ireland under the Competition (Amendment) Act 2022 (Competition Amendment Act) have now come into force. The Competition Amendment Act increases the Irish merger control and competition law powers of the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC). These new powers will have material implications for companies doing business in Ireland. What are the main changes?
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Date published: 04 December 2023