Mergers: Evolving the CMA's approach
Information about how the CMA is changing its approach to merger investigations in the UK.
皇冠体育app Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigates the impact of mergers on competition in the UK.
皇冠体育app CMA is taking action focused on 4 important principles designed to enhance business and investor confidence, supporting growth and reflecting feedback about what matters to perceptions of the UK as a great place to do business.
皇冠体育appse are:
- pace: streamlining our approach and minimising in-depth reviews
- predictability: clarifying our remit
- proportionality: getting to the right outcomes while minimising burden on business
- process: more direct engagement with businesses
Read CMA CEO, Sarah Cardell鈥檚 .
How changes to the UK merger regime affect businesses
Watch Joel Bamford, the CMA鈥檚 Executive Director for Mergers, discuss the changes with Jordan Cummins from the CBI.
CMA mergers charter
皇冠体育app mergers charter sets out how the CMA will work with businesses during a merger review.
Call for evidence on merger remedies
皇冠体育app CMA is reviewing its approach to merger remedies.
皇冠体育app review will explore how the CMA can resolve competition concerns, including the use of different types of remedies.
皇冠体育app call for evidence is open for feedback until 1700 on 12 May 2025.
Find support and guidance during a merger investigation
皇冠体育app CMA鈥檚 mergers guidance page includes information, templates and forms you鈥檒l need before and during a merger investigation.
Speeches
Updates from the CMA鈥檚 senior leadership team about mergers.