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Global antitrust enforcement report
Antitrust authorities worldwide continued their enforcement activity against anti-competitive conduct in 2023. Read our analysis of the key themes shaping authorities’ activities, based on analysis of enforcement data from 31 jurisdictions.
2023 marked a significant year in the evolution of digital markets regulation, largely influenced by the introduction of the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA). New rules are due to be introduced in the U.K., while South Africa, India, and South Korea are considering their own digital regulatory frameworks.
For the third year running, bid-rigging was the most commonly enforced type of cartel conduct (42% of decisions). The most targeted sectors included construction (U.K. and Europe), vaccine companies (Korea) and pacemakers (Brazil).
In 24 of the 31 jurisdictions we analyzed, antitrust regulators had carried out dawn raids, though corporates are increasingly pushing back. At the same time, international cooperation is on the rise – between countries and regions.
Global antitrust enforcement report 2024
This content was originally published by Allen & Overy before the A&O Shearman merger
Dive into the report
Here, you will find a link to the executive summary - Mixed picture for antitrust enforcement - which outlines the main themes in our report. Follow the links to read more about each of topics we cover, and download a PDF version of the report.
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