CMS Corporate/M&A - UK

In the latest episode of Talking to #LeadHers, Catriona Aldridge, CMS Partner, speaks to Bryony Williams, Founder of The Glass Female. They discuss: 1️⃣ Breaking the proverbial glass ceiling and recognising the value of conventionally masculine and feminine traits in the workplace. 2️⃣ The importance of communication and intuitive listening when words go unspoken. 3️⃣ How to build strong networks and communities before you need them. 4️⃣ Top tips for integrating daily wellbeing practices into your founder journey. Listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/eVcprCd3 #CMSlaw #glassceiling #femalefounder #diversity #communication #wellbeing

CMS UK has advised Pathé on its acquisition of five major titles from the Celador Films library, closing the sale with Paul Smith CBE, the founder and owner of Celador Films. The CMS team was led by partners Rebekah Hayes (née Hardy) and Nick Crosbie, with support from associates Cameron Jones and Laurel O'Dell. Further support was provided by Mark Joscelyne, Coralie Barker, Belinda Sweeney, Anisha Gill, and Shaina H.. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eRR3GwQC #CMSlaw #media #film #acquisition #production #technology

What can we learn from patterns in the Competition and Market Authority’s investigations? The CMS competition team has analysed all 164 CMA and CAT decisions since the Competition Act 1998, to reveal insights into how these trends could inform our future strategies and working practices. Below, Neil Baylis dives into data from the report, highlighting the correlation between the length of CMA investigations and the size of the fines issued. For more insights, read our data-driven UK competition law enforcement report: https://lnkd.in/eHXqMRUi #CMSlaw #CompetitionLaw #AntitrustLaw #Antitrust #CMA #Competition

What can you learn from applying a data analysis to competition law? Back in October last year, we started a project to review all 164 investigations commenced by the Competition and Markets Authority. From this, we found trends in how investigations are initiated / end, the different patterns of activity between sectors, the nature of the conduct investigated, the risks involved for directors and employees and the rates of success on appeal. Speaking on this a few weeks ago, the points that resonated in the audience were: - The frequency of dawn raids at the outset of investigations - The percentage of investigations that have arisen from a third-party complaint or tip-off - The high use of the CMA's leniency and settlement procedures, and how this has evolved over time - The intrusiveness that investigations can have on individuals' lives, from the CMA's frequent use of interviews to its pursuit of director disqualifications proceedings These insights can impact how you approach compliance strategies and working practices. All of our findings can be found in the report - it is an interesting read! https://lnkd.in/exmahGYz (and if you want to see me tuck my hair behind my ear in slow motion, watch the video below) CMS UK #CompetitionLaw #CMA #Antitrustlaw #antitrust #CMA #regulation

Join us for our 10th Annual Conference on public procurement on 24 October. With the new UK regime coming into force on 24 February 2025, we’ll explore its potential impact on public sector procurement, whilst drawing lessons from procurement practices across Europe and beyond. We will have expert speakers from key industries, policymakers, and leading practitioners, including from the Cabinet, Office (UK Govt.), Joseph Barrett KC, McKinsey, Smart DCC, EBRD, Turner & Townsend and KPMG. Find out more and register here: https://lnkd.in/ez-UypYX Virginie Dor, Wendy Nicolson, Graeme Young #CMSlaw #publicprocurement #procurement #infrastructure #technology #transportation #healthcare

❓ ❔ ❓ Nothing like a little quiz question to start the week... ❔ ❓ ❔ Here goes... Starter for 🔟 ⭐ ⭐ Which sectors have faced the most investigations since the entry into force of the Competition Act 1998? ⭐ ⭐ Any guesses? 🤔 Not so easy is it! ⁉️   Well luckily our 🌟 brand 🆕 report 🌟 is here to help you with the answer to this ❔ and even more 🔥 ❓ ❓ (to which you might not even have realised you wanted to know the answer!) The consumer and retail sector has unsurprisingly faced the most scrutiny from the CMA 👗 👕 🎹 🎸 But our analysis of historic 📊 highlights a key focus on 3️⃣ other main areas too: 📱 💻 Technology 🔬 🦠 Life sciences and 🏗️ 🏘️ Construction We've seen that these areas of focus have shifted over 🕰️ , influenced by key economic 💶 💷 , social 🫂 , and political 👩⚖️ events With the digital markets regime coming into force this year 🗓️, it will be interesting to see what the future holds for these sectors.... 🔮 🔮 🔮   Piqued your interest? 🤩 Go on then...read our report for more data-driven insights 📈 📉: https://lnkd.in/eU4SNSnN   CMS UK   #CMSlaw #CompetitionLaw #AntitrustLaw #antitrust #CMA #competition

Is the CMA sticking to "easy win" competition enforcement cases or pushing the boundaries and pursuing more complex theories of harm?    We break down the trends in the types of antitrust cases the CMA are choosing to investigate, and what they could mean for the future of competition law enforcement in the UK.    Read our report for more data-driven insights: https://lnkd.in/e_bnefWx CMS UK #cmslaw #competitionlaw #antitrustlaw #antitrust #competition #CMA #CAT

In this episode of FinTech Bytes, Gemma Hall, Corporate Senior Associate at CMS, talks with Samantha Rosenberg, Co-founder and COO of Belong. They discuss Belong's revolutionary approach to wealth management for millennials and their record-breaking £2.95 million pre-seed funding – the largest for female founders in Europe. Listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/edfMcTrt #CMSlaw #fintech #wealthmanagement #femalefounder #fundraising #mentoring #leadership

Will the new digital markets regime under the DMCCA mean a lesser role for competition law regulating conduct in digital markets ? Find out what we think in our data-driven competition report published in September, the first of its kind analysing in detail competition enforcement in the UK. We have looked at all 164 decisions of the CMA/OFT and CAT appeals since the inception of the Competition Act 1998. We've been able to crunch data regarding how investigations are initiated, patterns of enforcement by sector and type of infringement, and trends in interviewing and pursuing individuals involved in the infringement. Click here to read the report: https://lnkd.in/eMkrgbBe CMS UK   #CMSlaw #CompetitionLaw #AntitrustLaw #antitrust #CMA #competition  

For the last 10 years we have been following the evolution of network sharing in the telecom industry. This fifth edition of the CMS Network Sharing continues our study of how companies in the sector use network sharing to save costs and rationalise services. Access it here: https://lnkd.in/dY56u9rq Chris Watson, Anne Chitan, Javier Torre de Silva López de Letona, Dora Petranyi #CMSlaw #networksharing #telecom #5G #networks #communications