MOFCOM recaps 2016 merger reviews

February 09, 2017 | BY

Katherine Jo &clp articles

China's merger control authority stepped up its enforcement game last year, penalizing parties that fail to notify deals and issuing quicker clearances

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By Katherine Jo

China's merger control authority reviewed a record number of deals in 2016 and signaled that it is well positioned to handle complex cases.

The PRC Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) remains one of the most active merger enforcement agencies in the region. It received 378 review notifications, imitated 360 investigations and concluded 395 M&A reviews last year, according to a January 11, 2017 press release.

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