Following an in-depth Phase II investigation, the CCPC has cleared a deal that combines two of the three leading mobile tower infrastructure operators in Ireland. Clearance was conditional on divestment of a portfolio of tower sites where the transaction would have reduced the number of local competitors to two or fewer.
After considering a national theory of harm, and the UK CMA’s approach to remedies in Cellnex/Hutchison, the CCPC’s assessment ultimately focused on local overlaps between the Parties’ sites. These local overlaps were addressed through a relatively minor divestment package.
An RBB team led by Katie Curry
Katie CurryPartner, Daniel Gore
Daniel GorePartner and Hillary Wee
Hillary WeeAssociate Principal assisted Arthur Cox and Phoenix Tower International throughout the CCPC’s assessment.
