CMA vs Meta - For the Future

The CMA’s blocking of Meta’s acquisition of Giphy reflects a wider trend in competition authorities increasingly adopting a more interventionist approach. Karan Kairon investigates the potential reasons behind the decision and how tech companies can adapt to new regulations.

The Future of Oil as a Commodity in 2021 – Disrupting a longer-term pattern, or another bastion against Big Tech?

Oil is facing unprecedented challenges as the decade begins. Confronted by inevitable financial decline; the increased importance of Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) for asset managers and investment funds; and the growing risk of climate-related litigation. The big players will have to respond to these challenges creatively and consolidate their positions at the forefront of energy production. However, Big Tech promises to be a crucial rival in yet another industry, meaning the situation may look very different in the next decade.