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David heads our Antitrust & Competition practice in the Middle East, knowledgeable in merger control filings, investigations, advisory matters, compliance training, and competition litigation. He advises both local and international clients across a diverse range of industries, including construction, retail, FMCG, healthcare, defense, ITC, banking, and insurance. Recognized as the sole Chambers Global-ranked competition lawyer in Saudi Arabia, David brings unparalleled experience to the table. He further assists clients with M&A and corporate matters, including joint ventures and strategic transactions, solidifying his position as a leading corporate lawyer in Saudi Arabia, as recognized by IFLR.
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Saudi Arabia: New financial merger control thresholds issued – What is new?

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On 1 November 2023, the Board of the General Authority for Competition announced that new financial thresholds would apply to determine whether a transaction is reportable to the Authority. By implementing such change, the aim of the Authority is to provide further clarity on the local nexus test required for a transaction to be notifiable to the Authority and to align the Saudi merger control regime further with international standards.

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EMEA: Key Antitrust and Competition Trends for Emerging Markets 2023 (Webinar)

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In our 60-minute webinar on 14 March 2023 at 3:00pm CET, we’ll help in-house counsel and competition leaders track what to keep top of mind for 2023 in emerging markets, including Morocco, Egypt, Turkey, South Africa and Saudi Arabia. We’ll also provide practical takeaways to help navigate the new landscape.

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Saudi Arabia Reforms its Competition Law – What is New?

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DOWNLOAD ALERT On 25/1/1441H (corresponding to 24 September 2019), the Board of Directors of the General Authority for Competition (the “Authority”) issued the anticipated implementing regulations (the “New Implementing Regulation”) to the new Competition Law issued by Royal Decree no. M/75 dated 29/6/1440H (corresponding to 6 March 2019 (the “New…