How to tackle merger remedies under MOFCOM's new rules
March 12, 2015 | BY
clpstaff &clp articlesWhile the Ministry of Commerce has expanded on its implementation of restrictive conditions by clarifying procedures and introducing the crown jewel and upfront buyer mechanisms, how it determines its preference for remedies requires further explanation
On December 4 2014, the Ministry of Commerce of China (MOFCOM) released the Provisions for the Imposition of Restrictive Conditions on Concentrations of Business Operators (Trial Implementation) (2014 Provisions), which took effect on January 5 2015. As a departmental regulation, the Provisions has superseded