Get set for increased French merger control thresholds

In May 2026, a French bill was enacted that provides for an increase in the thresholds triggering merger control review by the French competition authority (FCA). The change—which will take effect on September 1, 2026 —is intended to slash the number of deals subject to FCA review. It should therefore reduce the administrative burden on companies, facilitating faster deal execution....By: A&O Shearman