Bernard McNamara/Derek Quinlan/DDDA/ South Wharf plc [2006] IECompA m06082 (23 November 2006)

Bernard McNamara/Derek Quinlan/DDDA/ South Wharf plc [2006] IECompA m06082 (23 November 2006)

The Competition Authority determined that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in any market for goods or services in the State.

Parties
Acquirer: Bernard McNamara; Acquirer: Derek Quinlan; Acquirer: Dublin Docklands Development Authority; Target: South Wharf plc
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
23 November 2006
Procedural Posture
Merger Notification / Phase 1 Preliminary Investigation
Outcome
Cleared
Legal Topics
Merger Control, Acquisition, Market Competition
Competition Law Merger Control Acquisition Market Competition

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Parties

Bernard McNamara

Acquirer

Derek Quinlan

Acquirer

Dublin Docklands Development Authority

Acquirer

South Wharf plc

Target

Procedural Posture

Merger Notification / Phase 1 Preliminary Investigation

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the proposed acquisition of South Wharf plc by Bernard McNamara, Derek Quinlan, and the Dublin Docklands Development Authority would substantially lessen competition in any market in Ireland

Ratio Decidendi

The Competition Authority determined that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in any market for goods or services in the State.

Court Disposition

Cleared

Orders

  • The proposed acquisition is approved and may proceed.