Sectors
Competition
Case Opened
30/01/2026
Case - C-005
Updates to the Competition (Mergers and Acquisitions) (Jersey) Order
In November 2025, the States of Jersey made various changes to the Competition (Jersey) Law 2005 (the Competition Law). The amendments updated Jersey’s competition legislation, ensuring the Island has a modern, balanced legal framework that is supportive to businesses and protects consumer interests.
To fully implement these enhancements the Competition (Mergers and Acquisitions) (Jersey) Order 2026 (the 2026 Order) will come into force on 1 November 2026. The 2026 Order, which will replace the current 2010 Order , sets out the jurisdictional thresholds which determine which mergers and acquisitions (referred to as ‘mergers’ throughout this paper) require the approval of the Jersey Competition Regulatory Authority (the JCRA).
To support the effective implementation of the 2026 Order, the JCRA has issued a consultation (below). The consultation seeks views on the implementation of call in powers, updates to the methods of notifying the JCRA of a merger and the merger notification process. The consultation is supported by a frequently asked questions document, which will be updated through the process.
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Competition
Case Opened
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Case documents
Publication
Consultation on Implementation of the 2026 Mergers and Acquisitions Order
23/06/2026
This consultation considers how Jersey’s updated mergers and acquisitions regime may operate from 1 November 2026 under the Competition (Mergers and Acquisitions) (Jersey) Order 2026 (the 2026 Order).
Through this consultation, the JCRA is seeking stakeholder comments and views on each of the areas discussed and welcomes views on the consultation questions set out within the document.
Responses should be made by 4 August 2026 via email to competition@jcra.je or by letter to:
Jersey Competition Regulatory Authority
2nd Floor Salisbury House
1-9 Union Street
St Helier
Jersey
JE2 3RF
Publication
Government Consultation Paper: Draft Competition (Mergers and Acquisitions) (Jersey) Order - JCRA Response
09/03/2026
The JCRA's consultation response to the Government's consultation on the Draft M&A Order is available below.
Publication
JCRA Advice to the Minister
03/02/2026
The JCRA has received a request from the Minister (the Advice Letter) for advice to support the updating of the 2010 M&A Order. This paper contains the JCRA’s advice with recommendations which take into account the unique characteristics of Jersey’s markets. It has been published in line with the requirements of Article 20 (4) of the Law.