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The LSA big bang: Slater & Gordon's expansion into the UK legal market
This presentation from Slater & Gordon provides a broad overview of their launch into the UK legal market via the £53.8m acquisition of Russell Jones & Walker. The presentation includes key details the move including the rationale for expansion and the relative competitive advantage in the UK.
Law Firm: Slater & Gordon | Published: 03 February 2012 | Practice Area: Mergers & Acquisitions
Breaking up is hard to do: new rules for dissolving companies from 1 March 2012
Under current Revenue practices it is possible for a company to be dissolved and return its funds to its shareholders as capital. This briefing outlines how this process will soon change under a new statutory provision and the effect this will have on share capital on liquidation.
Law Firm: Shoosmiths | Published: 23 January 2012 | Practice Area: Disposals
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Global M&A trends Q4 2011 - cash rich executives play a waiting game
This M&A Index provides market insight and commentary, backed up by independent research on the volume and value of global M&A deal types. The report highlights the extent to which countries have become active in each others' markets as businesses continue to look abroad for new opportunities.
Law Firm: Allen & Overy | Published: 16 January 2012 | Practice Area: Mergers & Acquisitions
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UK Takeover reform - an opportunity for Asia?
As economic conditions in Europe remain challenging, market commentators continue to speculate that Asian investors may look to employ their capital by picking up discounted European assets. Norton Rose outline how listed companies in the UK are now among the most talked-about potential targets.
Law Firm: Norton Rose | Published: 10 January 2012 | Practice Area: Mergers & Acquisitions
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Austria: new acquisitions approval regime for certain industry sectors
A recent amendment of the Austrian Foreign Trade Act subjects the acquisitions of relevant interests in enterprises in specific industries, including telecoms and energy, to review and approval by the Austrian Ministry of Economic Affairs. This briefing from Schoenherr provides a general overview.
Law Firm: Schoenherr | Published: 16 December 2011 | Practice Area: Mergers & Acquisitions
Top ten questions when planning a post-acquisition integration
Aimed at assisting companies in structuring and restructuring domestic and foreign business activities and transactions, this article from Baker & McKenzie provides an illustrative list of key questions for developing a post-acquisition integration plan and implementing it successfully.
Law Firm: Baker & McKenzie | Published: 16 December 2011 | Practice Area: Mergers & Acquisitions
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The revised UK Takeover Code: employment considerations
Revisions to the Takeover Code relating to bidder intention statements and employee information rights became effective on 19 September 2011, following a year-long review of the rules. This briefing looks in detail at the principle changes, the risks involved and what’s next for the Code.
Law Firm: Latham & Watkins | Published: 12 December 2011 | Practice Area: Mergers & Acquisitions
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Failure to disclose – the costs of keeping silent
A recent case has shown that failing to disclose crucial information in the lead up to a company sale, leaving the buyer to rely on inaccurate sales forecasts in making its decision to purchase the company, can constitute fraudulent misrepresentation. Shoosmiths provide some lessons learnt.
Law Firm: Shoosmiths | Published: 17 November 2011 | Practice Area: Mergers & Acquisitions
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Earn-outs during the acquisition of a business – everyone's a winner?
An earn-out is a means of ensuring that buyers do not overpay for (and sellers do not undersell) businesses that may be difficult to value upfront. In this briefing, Wragge & Co analyse the implications for buyers and sellers of businesses, and offer some practical action points to consider.
Law Firm: Wragge & Co | Published: 15 November 2011 | Practice Area: Mergers & Acquisitions
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A guide to takeover regulations in the UK
All takeovers of public companies in the UK are subject to regulation under the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers. This comprehensive overview from Macfarlanes' corporate and M&A team details who creates the code, who it applies to, what it consists of and how it is enforced.
Law Firm: Macfarlanes LLP | Published: 09 November 2011 | Practice Area: Mergers & Acquisitions
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