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Mergers charter: how to work with the CMA on a merger investigation

How the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) will engage with businesses and their advisors during a merger investigation.

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This document sets out clear principles and overarching expectations for how the CMA will engage with businesses and their advisors during merger investigations.

Find out how the CMA is evolving its approach to mergers, and share your views.

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Published 12 March 2025

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