From Merger Filings to Global Enforcement: a Cartel Investigation Simulation

On 23 September, Nathalie Jalabert-Doury, Britt Miller, Airlie Goodman, and Christian Horstkotte led a key session at the Lear Competition Festival 2025, titled "From Merger Filings to Global Enforcement: A Cartel Investigation Simulation."

During this exclusive session, they guided participants through a dynamic simulation of how a routine merger filing can escalate into a global cartel investigation. The session covered the full spectrum—from the red flags raised during a Phase 1 merger review to cross-border dawn raids and the complexities of parallel class actions.

This in-depth simulation provided valuable insights into strategic decision-making on leniency, compliance, and coordinated defense, offering attendees a rare opportunity to engage with real-world competition law scenarios.