In this inaugural publication, we look at the current key antitrust trends, focusing not only on established regions for antitrust such as the EU and the US but also growth regions such as Asia Pacific, Africa and the Middle East – looking at both merger control and antitrust enforcement. We highlight the main merger control risks for businesses contemplating an M&A transaction and consider practical ways of avoiding or minimising those risks. We also shine a spotlight on three sectors that have experienced particular scrutiny from the authorities of late: financial services, information technology and pharmaceuticals.