Charles McConnell

1 week ago | globalcompetitionreview.com | Charles McConnell

Credit: shutterstock/Indi design India’s rejection of a billion-dollar proposal from Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD highlights the need for a comprehensive legal framework to screen foreign investments on national security grounds, a former government adviser has said. Subscribe to Global Competition Review Register for limited access Register to receive our newsletter and gain limited access to subscriber content.

2 weeks ago | globalcompetitionreview.com | Charles McConnell

Credit: shutterstock/JHVEPhoto A Canadian opposition party is urging the federal government to block Blackstone’s proposed €4.5 billion investment in Rogers Communications, citing national security concerns under the Investment Canada Act. Subscribe to Global Competition Review Register for limited access Register to receive our newsletter and gain limited access to subscriber content.

2 weeks ago | globalcompetitionreview.com | Charles McConnell

Credit: shutterstock/humanaut The Korean Federal Trade Commission’s recent statements pushing back against local media reports on the level of fines in ongoing antitrust cases highlight the agency’s desire to steer public perception, taking a different approach to its counterparts in other jurisdictions. To read more Subscribe to Global Competition Review Register for limited access Register to receive our newsletter and gain limited access to subscriber content.

2 weeks ago | globalcompetitionreview.com | Charles McConnell

Credit: shutterstock/Adwo A Chinese state-backed investor has abandoned its proposed purchase of five solar farms in Australia after months of delays securing foreign investment clearance, marking another high-profile deal to collapse under the country’s increasingly cautious screening regime. Subscribe to Global Competition Review Register for limited access Register to receive our newsletter and gain limited access to subscriber content.

3 weeks ago | globalcompetitionreview.com | Charles McConnell

Credit: shutterstock/WD Stock Photos Vodafone, EE, Three and O2 have argued that a £3 billion mass antitrust lawsuit against the companies should be thrown out at the certification stage because it is “extraordinarily difficult” to identify eligible class members. To read more Subscribe to Global Competition Review Register for limited access Register to receive our newsletter and gain limited access to subscriber content.