WEBINAR: 2026 ‘Fair Game’ Series | Australia’s New Merger Regime: Lessons from the First Nine Months

Piper Alderman invites you to the next session in our competition law webinar series, Fair Game.

Since Australia’s new merger control regime commenced on 1 January 2026, businesses have had their first opportunity to see how the ACCC is approaching reviews under the reformed framework. While the legislative changes have attracted significant attention, it is the practical application of the regime and the lessons emerging from early transactions that are now shaping merger planning and execution.

Join Andrew Rankin, Partner, and Jamin Li, Senior Associate, as they examine key merger reviews and ACCC decisions from the first nine months of the new regime. Through real-world examples, they will explore the regulator’s areas of focus, common challenges encountered by merger parties, and the strategies businesses can adopt to minimise regulatory risk and avoid costly delays.

Key topics include:

• What the ACCC’s first merger reviews tell us about its approach
• Common issues arising in notifications and information requests
• Lessons from transactions that have faced increased scrutiny
• How businesses can prepare for the ACCC process before a deal is announced
• Practical steps to reduce execution risk, delays, and regulatory uncertainty
• What these early decisions reveal about the future direction of merger enforcement in Australia

Whether you are involved in mergers and acquisitions, strategic investments, projects or transactions, this webinar will provide practical insights to help your organisation navigate the new merger landscape with greater confidence.

If you are unable to attend live, a recording will be available on-demand. Please register to receive the link.