Finland chapter for ICLG: Merger Control 2022 - Dittmar & Indrenius

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Ilkka Leppihalme

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ilkka.leppihalme@dittmar.fi +358 400 976 679

The International Comparative Legal Guide to Merger Control Laws and Regulations 2022 covers common issues in merger control laws and regulations – including relevant authorities and legislation, notification and its impact on the transaction timetable, remedies, appeals and enforcement and substantive assessment.

Read the Finland chapter we contributed.

Written by

Ilkka Leppihalme

Partner

ilkka.leppihalme@dittmar.fi +358 400 976 679

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