The European Commission has approved unconditionally under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of Sky by 21st Century Fox. The Commission concluded the transaction would raise no competition concerns in Europe.

The Allen & Overy team advising 21st Century Fox was led by global co-head of Antitrust Antonio Bavasso, supported by counsel Tom Masterman, senior associate Dominic Long and associates Chris Best, Kenneth Ko, Jessica Bowring and Imogen Carr.