Finland chapter for ICLG: Merger Control 2024 - Dittmar & Indrenius

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Ilkka Leppihalme

Partner

[email protected] +358 400 976 679

Riikka Kanerva

Associate

[email protected] +358 50 573 3590

Merger Control Laws and Regulations 2024 Finland chapter

The International Comparative Legal Guide to Merger Control Laws and Regulations 2024 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 also: Competition Litigation 2024 Finland chapter

Written by

Ilkka Leppihalme

Partner

[email protected] +358 400 976 679

Riikka Kanerva

Associate

[email protected] +358 50 573 3590

Service areas

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