CMA Panel Members: Updated Biographies & Disclosures

• The CMA has updated the biographies and disclosures of interest for its panel members.
• 9 new members have been added to the CMA panel, including Juliet Lazarus.
• Some panel members have been removed due to end-of-term reasons.
• Lawyers should review the updates to ensure compliance with UK regulations.

Decisions on phase 2 markets and mergers work are taken by independent groups of panel members.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has updated the biographies and disclosures of interest for its panel members. The changes include updates to inquiry chairs' biographies, such as Martin Coleman's biography and disclosure of interests. Panel members' biographies and disclosed interests have also been updated, with new additions including Juliet Lazarus and 9 new members added to the CMA panel. Additionally, some panel members have been removed due to end-of-term reasons, such as Humphrey Battcock and John Thanassoulis.

Decisions on phase 2 markets and mergers work are taken by independent groups of panel members. Each group has at least 3 panel members and is led by an inquiry chair. The CMA's panel is governed by its governance page, which provides more information about the panel's structure and composition. Lawyers should review the updated biographies and disclosures of interest to ensure compliance with UK regulations, particularly for clients involved in phase 2 markets and mergers work.

The updates to the CMA panel members' biographies and disclosed interests are significant because they reflect changes to the composition of the panel. The addition of new members, such as Juliet Lazarus, brings fresh perspectives and expertise to the panel. Conversely, the removal of some members due to end-of-term reasons highlights the importance of maintaining a diverse and experienced panel. Lawyers should take note of these updates to ensure their clients are in compliance with UK regulations.

Lawyers should review the updated CMA panel member biographies and disclosed interests to ensure compliance with UK regulations, particularly for clients involved in phase 2 markets and mergers work.

Source: Original reporting via GOV.UK