Navigating North Africa’s Evolving Merger Control Landscape

Merger control regimes across the North Africa are evolving rapidly, with authorities introducing new rules, refining enforcement priorities and increasing scrutiny of cross-border transactions. Regional African merger control regimes add further complexity. As regulatory frameworks become more sophisticated, businesses and their advisers must navigate an increasingly complex landscape while keeping transactions on track. This webinar will explore the latest developments shaping merger control across North Africa, offering practical insights into managing multi-jurisdictional filings, engaging effectively with regulators and anticipating emerging enforcement trends. Drawing on the experience of both private practice and in-house legal experts, the session will provide actionable guidance for organisations involved in regional and international M&A.

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Speakers:

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‍Burçin Ergun: Burçin Ergun serves as the General Counsel for antitrust, M&A, and compliance at Honeywell, across Europe, Middle East & Africa. Bringing deep regional and cross-border expertise, she advises on complex legal and regulatory challenges in diverse industrial sectors with a strong focus on global antitrust strategy and program management. Her background spans corporate and commercial law within key industries, including aerospace, oil and gas and construction/EPC.

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‍Orianne Scalbert: Orianne Scalbert advises on cross-border legal compliance, regulatory strategy, and competition law across Saint-Gobain's global operations, with a dedicated focus on Sub-Saharan Africa, Europe, North America, EMME, and Australia. In her role as Group Senior Legal Counsel, she also leads global antitrust strategy and executes major international M&A transactions.