Description:

The most extensive treatise published on global antitrust regulation of mergers and acquisitions. The Global Merger Control Manual is a compilation of critical information about the merger control laws of over 110 countries.

"This is a wonderful book. It sets forth the basic information on merger notification and procedures, followed by the language of the statutes themselves in a concise and readable way."
Eleanor Fox-Walter J Derenberg Professor, NYU School of Law and member of the US Justice Department's International Competition Policy Advisory Committee

"This publication stands as one of the most invaluable information sources for those involved in merger control."
Philip Lowe, Director General of Competition, European Commission

Parties to cross-border deals can no longer treat merger control as a box-ticking exercise but must build a full merger control analysis into the transaction strategy - including a substantive assessment, co-ordinated filing strategies, review process timetables etc.

The Global Merger Control Manual-2006 enables a company's in-house team, investment bankers, and lawyers to carry out an immediate, preliminary assessment to determine the number and kind of merger notifications that will be required in respect of any multinational merger.

The hours of research saved on just one transaction will more than cover the cost of this practical and easy to use manual.

About the authors:

The sixth edition of the Manual is written by practising lawyers for merger professionals. It was prepared under the leadership and supervision of Baker & McKenzie, the world's largest law firm, and draws on contributors' extensive hands-on experience of dealing with merger control regimes around the world.

Additional Features:

A CD-ROM version of the entire Manual is included that allows for easy downloading, searching and working with data.

A Quick Reference Guide at the beginning of the Manual sets out the basic filing thresholds and timing implications of the merger control process in each country. Its table format provides easy access to the information about each country and includes both a summary of the merger control rules and the legislation itself for almost every country.