Since China’s antimonopoly law took effect last year, both local and international law firms have expanded their competition practices to handle the influx of work. Ron Knox examines some of the best and brightest, and finds out what the future holds

Five major deals have so far separated the wheat from the chaff in China. Ron Knox takes a look at the tie-ups and the firms that have worked on them

In the coming months, China’s competition regime will expand its enforcement practice to tackle cartels and single-firm conduct violations. Ron Knox examines what local practitioners expect from the new regime

With much to lose, and perhaps little to gain, many are beginning to question the wisdom of being “second in”. Emily Gray investigates

Danica Paroulková, chairman of the Slovak Antimonopoly Office, has been at the authority since it was founded. Peter Scott met her in Bratislava

In the past year, Slovakia has seen law firms withdraw from the market, practices renamed, new entrants and mergers between firms. Peter Scott visited Bratislava to see what the landscape looks like now the dust has settled

Slovakia’s Antimonopoly Office sees itself as a rigorous and fair competition enforcer. Unfortunately, the courts don’t always take the same view. Peter Scott investigates the office’s battles with Slovak Telekom.

Kylie Sturtz, Anheuser-Busch InBev NV/SA

Ontario Superior Court permits certification of a cartel class proceeding on behalf of direct and indirect purchasers of hydrogen peroxide creating inconsistency in Canadian law.

Competition Council looks into Belgacom’s abuse of dominance in the fixed telephony market through its “Happy Time” offer.

Government also consults Directorate General for Competition on possible criminalisation of hard-core competition law infringements.

Legislation aims to address perceived competition concerns in the telecommunications market.

Only the seventh time in 15 years that the Swedish competition authority has sought a court order to block a merger.

Spanish Competition Authority finds a lack of competition in automative fuel sector.