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Antitrust Review

Cleary Gottlieb
European Union
Antitrust Law
Merger Control
Innovation
Digital Markets Act
Consumer Welfare Standard
Competition and Markets Authority
Competition Policy
Big Tech
Competition Law
EU Competition Law
Antitrust Enforcement
Consumer Protection
Mergers
European Commission
Margrethe Vestager
Brexit
Draghi Report
Biden Administration
Federal Trade Commission

Welcome to Cleary Gottlieb’s Antitrust Review – a podcast focused on antitrust enforcement, policy and practice. In a complex and noisy world, we aim to bring insight and clarity through conversations with leading individuals shaping the antitrust agenda. Hosted by Cleary Gottlieb Partner Nick Levy, each episode will feature guests from the world of antitrust, including regulators and practitioner... more

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In our latest Antitrust Review podcast, host Nick Levy hosts a panel discussion of the European General Court’s judgment upholding the European Commission’s landmark prohibition of the Booking/eTraveli transaction. Enrique Gonzalez-Diaz, who represe... more

In our latest Antitrust Review podcast, host Nick Levy is joined by Anthony Andrew Ferguson, Chair of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission. Their conversation covers an array of topics, including the objectives of antitrust enforcement, America First An... more

In our latest Antitrust Review podcast, host Nick Levy is joined by Anthony Gardner, former U.S. Ambassador to the European Union. Their conversation covers an array of topics, including the Draghi Report, Brexit, Europe’s future, the Trump Administr... more

In the latest episode of Cleary Gottlieb’s Antitrust Review podcast, host Nick Levy is joined by Nicolas Petit, Professor of Competition Law at the European University Institute in Florence. Their conversation covers an array of topics, including Eu... more

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Recent Guests

Andrew Ferguson
Chair of the federal antitrust agency; former solicitor general of Virginia; longtime antitrust lawyer
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Episode: In Conversation With Andrew Ferguson
Anthony Gardner
Former U.S. Ambassador to the EU; managing partner of Brookfield's Private Equity Group; Senior Advisor at Brunswick
Brookfield; Brunswick
Episode: In Conversation With Anthony Gardner
Nicolas Petit
Professor of Competition Law, European University Institute, Florence
European University Institute
Episode: In Conversation With Nicolas Petit
Guillaume Loriot
Head of mergers at the European Commission
European Commission
Episode: In Conversation with Guillaume Loriot at GCR Live: Europe
Andreas Mundt
President of Bundeskartellamt
Bundeskartellamt
Episode: In Conversation With Andreas Mundt
Sir Philip Lowe
Former director general at DG Competition
DG Competition (European Commission)
Episode: The EC’s Draft Merger Guidelines
Sir Jonathan Faull
Former DG internal market and services; current Brunswick Group
Brunswick Group
Episode: The EC’s Draft Merger Guidelines
Enrique González-Díaz
Partner at Cleary Gottlieb; former DG Comp contributor
Cleary Gottlieb
Episode: The EC’s Draft Merger Guidelines
Kirsten Edwards-Warren
Economist, RBB Economics
RBB Economics
Episode: The EC’s Draft Merger Guidelines

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Nick Levy
Host of the Antitrust Review

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 29 ratings
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    This is great. Really clear and insightful.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Miscellany
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Listeners note the show delivers clear, insightful takes on complex regulatory topics.
Guests bring rare depth from regulators and leading practitioners.
Episodes balance European and American perspectives with practical implications for deals.

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In Conversation With Andrew Ferguson
Q: Is antitrust enforcement compatible with aggressive regulatory approaches, or is case-by-case enforcement the better path for fast-changing digital markets?
Ferguson argues for a balanced approach: not reflexively opposed to regulation, but skeptical of broad, vague regulatory schemes and prioritizing targeted, concrete enforcement that can keep pace with rapid market changes while preserving competitive dynamics.
In Conversation With Nicolas Petit
Q: How should policymakers balance technocratic enforcement with political accountability in Europe?
Policymakers should align enforcement priorities with real-world needs of ordinary people and ensure due process, transparency, and clear criteria, while avoiding overreach that would treat antitrust as a tool for social engineering rather than a market stability mechanism.
In Conversation With Nicolas Petit
Q: Do you think EU merger guidelines go far enough in embracing an innovation-focused perspective?
The guidelines are enthusiastic about incorporating innovation considerations, but the current framework and evidence requirements may overly constrain the ability to recognize long-term innovation benefits. A seven-question test focusing on innovation-related capabilities could help make such assessments more practical.
In Conversation With Nicolas Petit
Q: The Consumer Welfare Standard has been critiqued as narrow and ill-suited for modern enforcement. Can you explain why you defend it as a practical tool today?
The standard is a historically rooted, practically useful device that helps courts reason about restrictive practices in a way that is accountable and adaptable to changing markets. It is politically neutral and can be applied to either expand or constrain enforcement depending on the facts, rather than being tethered to a prescriptive ideology.
In Conversation with Guillaume Loriot at GCR Live: Europe
Q: If you could change one thing about EU merger control, what would it be?
Faster judicial review would be welcome to ensure timely decisions and to bolster confidence in the process globally.

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