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Czech Competition law undergoes its most significant reform in decades
The Czech Competition Authority (CCA) has prepared a landmark draft amendment to the Czech Competition Act. This is arguably the most ambitious overhaul of Czech competition law in over two decades, and the three pillars below are ones that every M&A practitioner, in-house counsel, and manager should have on their radar. Call-in powers The CCA would gain the power to review below-threshold transactions that may harm competition - targeting killer acquisitions particularly in digital and pharma markets. Voluntary filing will be allowed. This brings the Czech framework in line with a growing number of EU Member States already using call-in tools, including Sweden, Hungary, Italy, Denmark, and Ireland. Higher
Competition Newsletter – Czech Republic (Autumn 2025)
Our valued clients and industry contacts remained firmly in mind as the Czech Competition team put together this autumn 2025 edition of our Competition Newsletter. The aim here is to offer a clear and engaging look at what has been happening in Czech competition law in recent months. The Newsletter covers key legislative developments as well as the most noteworthy decisions from the Czech Office for the Protection of Competition (the “Authority”) and the courts, offering readers a concise guide to the current Czech competition-related legal landscape. 1. Major legislative reforms on the horizon The Authority has announced comprehensive amendments to the Czech Competition Act, with the requisite legislative