Peter Willis
Bird & Bird LLP
Articles
New National Security and Investment Regime enters in force
United Kingdom - January 19 2022 The National Security and Investment Act 2021, which introduces a new national security screening regime, entered into force on 4 Jan 2022. This…
CMA kicks off another investigation into anti-competitive behaviour in relation to football club merchandise
United Kingdom - October 12 2021 The CMA has launched an investigation into suspected anti-competitive behaviour in relation to the sale of Leicester City FC branded products and…
A general introduction to pharmaceutical IP and competition issues in United Kingdom
United Kingdom - September 30 2021 This article examines the most consequential features of the IP and competition law frameworks in relation to the pharmaceutical sector in United Kingdom, with particular regard to recent developments.
Pieter Erasmus, Bróna Heenan, Chris de Mauny, Sally Shorthose
Spotlight: competition law in the pharmaceutical sector in United Kingdom
United Kingdom - September 30 2021 This article reviews the application of competition law principles to the pharmaceutical sector in United Kingdom, with particular regard to the merger control regime and anticompetitive behaviour.
Pieter Erasmus, Bróna Heenan, Chris de Mauny, Sally Shorthose
The UK’s new subsidy control regime
European Union, United Kingdom - September 21 2021 Following the UK's EU exit, the UK government committed to introducing new rules for authorities that award subsidies to businesses. After eight…
