01 Jul Antitrust and M&A: A Comparative Analysis of Control and Transparency between Italy and the U.S.

Matteo Biasetti

E-mail: matteo.biasetti@studbocconi.it

Abstract

In recent years, the importance of merger control and antitrust law has grown significantly, making it essential to understand how both European and American legal systems operate in these areas. This paper offers a comparative analysis of the two systems, examining their respective institutions and mechanisms. In fact, while the US approach tends to be faster in the decision-making process but less legally clear, the European model is generally more transparent and consistent, though often slower and more rigid in its processes. The paper concludes with an answer to the question: Which legal system is more efficient in terms of control and transparency? – and propose a possible solution based on this analysis.

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