Microsoft has formally filed its appeal against the UK's Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) over the group's decision to block the Xbox company's planned $68.7 billion buyout of Activision Blizzard.
Immediately after the CMA handed down its decision on April 26, both Microsoft and Activision Blizzard said they would appeal, and now it is finally happening. Microsoft retained the legal services of Daniel Beard KC of Monckton Chambers. Beard is described as a big player in the market of legal matters pertaining to competition, public policy, and regulation.
For its part, Activision Blizzard hired Lord David Pannick KC, who previously represented Queen Elizabeth II, Boris Johnson, and Princess Diana for its own appeal. Whether or not Activision Blizzard has officially filed its own appeal as of yet is unknown. GameSpot has contacted both Microsoft and Activision Blizzard in an attempt to get more details.
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