Mergers: Evolving the CMA's approach
Information about how the CMA is changing its approach to merger investigations in the UK.
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigates the impact of mergers on competition in the UK.
The 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 pace to do business.
These 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’s, blog on the new proposals to drive growth, investment and business confidence.
Webinar: Remedies in merger cases
Register for our webinar to find out more about the review of merger remedies approach.
How changes to the UK merger regime affect businesses
Watch Joel Bamford, the CMA’s Executive Director for Mergers, discuss the changes with Jordan Cummins from the CBI.
CMA mergers charter
The mergers charter sets out how the CMA will work with businesses during a merger review.
Call for evidence on merger remedies
The CMA is reviewing its approach to merger remedies.
The review will explore how the CMA can resolve competition concerns, including the use of different types of remedies.
The call for evidence is open for feedback until 1700 on 12 May 2025.
Find support and guidance during a merger investigation
The CMA’s mergers guidance page includes information, templates and forms you’ll need before and during a merger investigation.
Speeches
Updates from the CMA’s senior leadership team about mergers.