Grant Thornton / RSM Farrell [2015] IECompA m15042 (4 August 2015)

Grant Thornton / RSM Farrell [2015] IECompA m15042 (4 August 2015)

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission determined that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in the relevant market and therefore cleared the merger.

Parties
Acquirer: Grant Thornton Ireland; Target: RSM Farrell Grant Sparks
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
04 August 2015
Procedural Posture
Merger Clearance / Determination
Outcome
merger cleared
Legal Topics
Merger Control, Accountancy Services

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Parties

Grant Thornton Ireland

Acquirer

RSM Farrell Grant Sparks

Target

Procedural Posture

Merger Clearance / Determination

  1. 1 Whether the proposed acquisition would substantially lessen competition in the market for accountancy services in Ireland

Ratio Decidendi

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission determined that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in the relevant market and therefore cleared the merger.

Court Disposition

merger cleared

Orders

  • The proposed acquisition by Grant Thornton Ireland of RSM Farrell Grant Sparks is approved.