Summary
- Baker McKenzie has successfully advised JD.com on securing regulatory approvals for its acquisition of CECONOMY AG, with the European Commission's clearance marking the final approval needed.
- The transaction, announced in late July 2025, involved complex foreign direct investment reviews across multiple European countries and merger control proceedings.
- Dirk Horcher and Anahita Thoms from Baker McKenzie highlighted their coordinated strategy that navigated five national FDI reviews and FSR proceedings effectively.
- This acquisition aims to establish a next-generation consumer electronics platform in Europe, enhancing JD.com's position as a leading global provider of supply chain technologies.
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