Approved Quote by Mario Monti
“This is certainly not the first case in which a merger approved in one place hasn't gone through in the other. There was a case last year where the merger between two EU companies was approved here and blocked in the U.S.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: European Commission Remarks, 2015
Regulatory approvals can differ across regions, causing cross‑border mergers to fail despite local clearance.
In simple terms: Mergers may be approved in one region but blocked in another.
Key Takeaway
Plan for multi‑jurisdictional compliance.
Themes
business
law
globalization
Mood
analytical
pragmatic
Type
strategic
informative
When to use this quote
- corporate strategy
- legal counsel
- cross‑border deals
- risk assessment
Key Concepts
regulatory divergence
jurisdictional risk
Questions to Reflect On
- What contingency plans exist?
- How can you align standards across markets?
A Different Perspective
Legal obstacles can be unpredictable and costly.
