merger regulation

[/ˈmɜːrdʒər ˌreɡjuˈleɪʃən/]
nounpl: merger regulations
regulação de fusões
1. Laws and rules that govern the combination of two or more companies into a single entity, designed to prevent anticompetitive practices and protect market competition
The merger regulation in the European Union requires companies to notify authorities before completing a merger.
A regulação de fusões na União Europeia exige que as empresas notifiquem as autoridades antes de concluir uma fusão.
2. The statutory framework and procedural requirements that companies must follow when seeking approval for mergers and acquisitions
Under merger regulation, the deal was subject to a lengthy antitrust review.
Sob a regulação de fusões, o acordo foi submetido a uma longa análise antitruste.
In Brazil, merger regulation is primarily enforced by CADE (Conselho Administrativo de Defesa Econômica). In the EU, it's overseen by the European Commission and national competition authorities. In the US, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Department of Justice (DOJ) handle merger review. This is a critical legal term in international business transactions and corporate law practice.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
merger controlantitrust merger regulationcompetition regulationmerger approval framework

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
regulação de fusões
Standard term used in corporate law and competition authority contexts
São Paulo
regulação de fusões e aquisições
Common in business and legal hubs; often expanded to include acquisitions
Portugal
regulação de fusões
Same term used; aligned with EU regulatory framework terminology
United States
merger regulation / merger control
Often referred to as 'merger control' under Hart-Scott-Rodino Act

Related Words

merger controlantitrust lawcompetition lawacquisitioncompetition authoritymarket concentration

Related Idioms & Phrases

clear regulatory hurdles
pass merger review
obtain merger clearance
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