Legislation on Mergers

Competition Act 2002

The main provisions concerning mergers and acquisitions are set out in Part 3 of the Competition Act 2002.

Mergers-related amendments to the Competition Act 2002

• Section 7 of the Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Act 2008.

Mergers-related secondary legislation under the Competition Act 2002

The following relevant statutory instruments were introduced under the Competition Act 2002:

• S.I. No. 623 of 2002 in relation to the notification fee.

• S.I. No. 122 of 2007 in relation to media mergers.

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Legislation on Mergers