Listen to our latest Top of the Agenda episode, recorded live at our 2026 Brussels conference, where senior figures from the European Commission, national competition authorities, academia and the legal community gathered to discuss one of the most significant developments in EU competition policy in two decades: the revision of the EC Merger Guidelines. https://lnkd.in/ek6FUUky Francesca Sala, Oxera Partner, presents extracts from speakers at the event including: Linsey McCallum, Emanuele Tarantino, Daniele Calisti, Anna Lyle-Smythe, Volker Nocke, Griet Jans, Martijn Snoep and Thibaud Vergé. 2026 is set to be a landmark year for merger control, with the European Commission expected to adopt revised Merger Control Guidelines by the end of the year. As part of that review process, the Commission is due to publish an Economic Study on the dynamic effects of mergers, prepared by Oxera, by the end of August 2026. On Friday 11 September 2026, findings from the Study will be presented and discussed at an economic workshop hosted by the Université Libre de Bruxelles. Helen Jenkins Giulio Federico #MergerControl #EUMergerGuidelines #CompetitionPolicy #Antitrust
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We advise companies, policymakers, regulators and lawyers on any economic issue connected with competition, finance or regulation. We have been doing this for more than 40 years, gathering deep and wide-ranging knowledge as we expand into new sectors. We have a reputation for credibility and integrity among those we advise, and among key decision-makers, such as policymakers, regulators and courts. Today we have offices in Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels, Hamburg, London, Madrid, Milan, Oxford, Paris, Munich and Rome, and are able to advise our international clients in a highly flexible way, including providing advice in several other languages. Driven by curiosity, integrity, and a passion for making a difference, we bring original and impactful perspectives to the biggest questions facing business and society.
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Consumer protection rules are evolving across Europe, with regulators placing increasing scrutiny on price transparency. Reference pricing, where a 'was' price is displayed alongside a 'now' price, is common across both digital and physical markets. While it can help consumers assess value, questions are growing over when these pricing practices may become misleading. The UK High Court's judgment in the Competition and Markets Authority's case concerning the reference pricing used by Emma Sleep has brought this issue into even sharper focus. This raises a key question: when does a discount become deceptive? In our latest Agenda article, we explore the economic framework for assessing reference pricing, the market failures that may justify regulatory intervention, and the key considerations for designing effective and proportionate regulation. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/eDdPPSmj #ConsumerProtection #CompetitionPolicy #Regulation
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Today we're at our new London office as we record a special episode of Top of the Agenda exploring 'Bridging the Water Investment Gap: A Framework for Delivering UN Sustainable Development Goal 6', better known as the Glasgow Framework. Hosted by Helen Jenkins, today's discussion brings together Peter Simpson, Alex Plant, Chris Davis and Georgia Davies to examine one of the biggest challenges facing global water security: how to unlock the investment needed to deliver safe water and sanitation for all. Together, they're exploring the practical recommendations set out in the Glasgow Framework, from strengthening regulation and governance to creating the conditions needed to drive investment and close the global water financing gap. Thank you to everyone who has joined us in person and contributed to today's discussion. We'll be sharing the podcast episode soon. https://lnkd.in/eBR7EUuA #GlasgowFramework #WaterSecurity #TopOfTheAgenda #SDG6
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On Friday 11 September, Oxera will host an economic workshop with Université libre de Bruxelles in Brussels to discuss the findings of the European Commission’s Study on the dynamic effects of mergers. Prepared by Oxera in collaboration with Professors Otto Toivanen, Yassine Lefouili and Leonardo Madio, the Study is an input into the Commission’s ongoing review of the EU Merger Guidelines. The workshop will explore the Study’s findings and their implications for merger control, bringing together perspectives from academia, the European Commission, national competition authorities and private practice. Discover more here: https://lnkd.in/e3JC8Yfa #MergerControl #EUMergerGuidelines #CompetitionPolicy #Antitrust
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This Thursday, join us at our new London office for a live recording of Oxera's Top of the Agenda podcast. Helen Jenkins will be joined by Peter Simpson, Alex Plant, Chris Davis and Georgia Davies to discuss how the Glasgow Framework could help unlock investment to strengthen global water security. Don't miss the opportunity to be part of the live audience, ask your questions directly to the panel, and join the conversation ahead of the IWA World Water Congress and Exhibition in Glasgow this October. Register to attend: https://lnkd.in/epVB4gD9 #GlasgowFramework #WaterSecurity #TopOfTheAgenda #SDG6
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A new chapter for our London office. From today, our London team is based at Broadgate Tower. Our new workspace has been designed to support collaboration, client meetings and events, and we look forward to welcoming many of you through our doors. A big thank you to everyone who helped make the move possible.
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Today, Oxera Partner Roberto Alimonti will be speaking at the Premio di Laurea “Luigi Prosperetti” – VII edizione, organised by Associazione Antitrust Italiana. Roberto will join a discussion on “killer acquisitions” in the context of merger control, a topic that remains at the forefront of competition policy debates across Europe. Discover more: ttps://https://lnkd.in/ewY_quJk
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How can we unlock the investment needed to deliver global water security? On Thursday 30 July, join us at our new London office for a live recording of Oxera's Top of the Agenda podcast, exploring the Glasgow Framework and its role in helping deliver UN Sustainable Development Goal 6. Helen Jenkins will be joined by Peter Simpson, Co-President of the IWA Congress, Alex Plant Water and Co-President of the IWA Congress, and Oxera experts Chris Davis and Georgia Davies. Attendees will have the chance to take part in the conversation, put questions directly to the panel, and contribute to the discussion ahead of the IWA World Water Congress and Exhibition in Glasgow this October. Register now to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/epVB4gD9 #GlasgowFramework #WaterSecurity #TopOfTheAgenda #SDG6
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Last week, Oxera Chair Luis Correia da Silva attended discussions at the United Nations on progress towards UN Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG6). As Luis reflects below, the Glasgow Framework provides a practical approach for helping deliver global water security https://lnkd.in/eBR7EUuA #SDG6 #GlasgowFramework #WaterSustainability
Spending time at the United Nations last week left me both encouraged and reflective. It was a privilege to join Senior UN and European Commission officials, business leaders, investors, and experts from across the water sector to discuss one of the defining challenges of our time: how we accelerate progress towards UN Sustainable Development Goal 6. The discussions were open and candid, and they made clear that senior parties still need to reach agreement on a concrete and actionable plan. There remains a strong focus on the scale of the challenges we face globally, and on the decisions that must be made to address them. The next step we need is action. I believe the Glasgow Framework provides exactly the clear, actionable steps we require to achieve SDG6. Thorough research has been carried out by the UN, the European Commission, the World Bank, and many others. Now is the time to put it into practice. The Glasgow Framework does not seek to reinvent the wheel. It builds on the body of work that has come before, and then distils it into a practical synthesis: what the global evidence tells us that works, what needs to be done and in what sequence, and how it can be implemented by governments depending on regional characteristics. I am delighted that Oxera chose to support this work, led by the UK Host Country Committee for the International Water Association (IWA) World Water Congress and Exhibition, Co-Presidents Peter Simpson and Alex Plant, on a pro bono basis. It reflects the kind of contribution I believe we can make as economists: bringing together evidence, practical thinking, and collaboration to help tackle complex public policy challenges. You can read the Glasgow Framework here: https://lnkd.in/ec3yn-aw #SDG6 #GlasgowFramework #watersustainability
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The Middle East crisis, with disruptions to global oil and gas markets, is putting renewed pressure on European energy systems—affecting security of supply, increasing costs for households and businesses, and diverting attention from long-term decarbonisation goals. In our recent Agenda article, we explore how these developments are testing Europe’s approach to balancing the energy trilemma and influencing policy choices across the continent. The article considers whether the current crisis will accelerate the shift towards domestic low-carbon energy sources, or increase pressure to prioritise short-term affordability and security of supply. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eqQmpvf5 #EnergyTransition #EnergyPolicy #EnergyMarkets
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