Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by Grant Thornton Ireland of RSM Farrell Grant Sparks, has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
| Economic sector | Media merger |
| Accountancy services (including, amongst others, audit, tax and advisory services). | No |
Notification date: Tuesday, August 4, 2015
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
| Grant Thornton Ireland | Grant Thornton Ireland is a provider of accounting and audit services, tax advisory and compliance services, management consultant services, corporate finance advisory services, insolvency services in the State and Northern Ireland. |
| RSM Farrell Grant Sparks | RSM Farrell is a provider of accounting and audit services, tax advisory and compliance services and corporate finance advisory services, together with ancillary services such as company secretarial and outsourced payroll services, in the State. |
| Case Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
| Joseph Walser | Tel: 01-470 3678, e-mail: josephwalser@ccpc.ie |
The deadline for any third parties who wish to make submissions regarding the competition aspects of this merger is:
| Phase 1 |
| Wednesday, August 19, 2015 |
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Current status |
Completed |
Cleared (Phase 1) |
Decision date: Friday, September 11, 2015
