Microsoft-Activision Deal Has Wiggle Room for Divestiture, Says Former CMA Legal Director

The video discusses the CMA's interim order preventing the closure of a deal involving Microsoft, highlighting the differences in approach between the UK and EU. The UK takes a stricter stance compared to the EU's more permissive approach. The CMA is reluctant to accept licensing deals, preferring structural remedies. The video also explores the global coordination between regulatory bodies like the CMA and FTC, and debates the impact of mergers on innovation and economic growth. Finally, it speculates on the future of the Microsoft Activision case.

What implications does the CMA's decision have on the global merger landscape?

How does the CMA's approach to merger control compare to that of the FTC?

What arguments are made regarding the impact of blocking mergers on innovation?