U.S. / EU Antitrust Friction In The Time Of Brexit: Toward A Rosier Scenario?

By Tad Lipsky –

Although U.S. and EU antitrust rules share many elements, their historical roots are distinct and a variety of important tensions and inconsistencies persist between the two systems. Firms with
operations in both jurisdictions are typically required to follow different legal advice and to operate differently in each. In many circumstances such firms can tolerate the added expense and business limitations without significant effects on their fundamental business models. Whe...