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| 1 | Employees: international acquisitions Overview of key employment issues to consider in any acquisition between two employers in a cross-border context, from conducting an employment due diligence, rolling out the workers' information and consultation process, drafting the acquisition documents in consideration of the employment-related issues through closing and possible post-acquisition restructuring. Country-specific Q&A chapters (updated periodically) provide practical information for Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Mexico, The Netherlands, Russian Federation, Singapore, South Korea, UK and US (New York). | Practice Note: Overview | 30-Apr-2013 |
| 2 | Consideration and acquisition finance: international ... Overview of the main issues to consider when structuring consideration and finance (debt and or equity or a combination of the two) for a cross-border acquisition. Country specific information (updated periodically) for Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Mexico, The Netherlands, Russian Federation, Singapore, South Korea, UK (England and Wales) and US (New York). | Practice Note: Overview | 27-Feb-2013 |
| 3 | Auction sales: international acquisitions Analysis of the auction process relating to the sale of a private company or business and legal issues. | Practice Note: Overview | 13-Feb-2013 |
| 4 | Tax: international acquisitions Overview of key tax issues relating to the structure and tax costs after closing of an international acquisition. Country specific information (updated periodically) for Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Mexico, The Netherlands, Russian Federation, Singapore, South Korea, UK (England and Wales) and US (New York). | Practice Note: Overview | 05-Nov-2012 |
| 5 | Signing, closing and opinions: international acquisitions A practical analysis of the mechanics of signing and closing and key provisions of opinion letters in cross-border acquisitions. Country specific information (updated periodically) for Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Mexico, The Netherlands, Russian Federation, Singapore, South Korea, UK and US (New York). | Practice Note: Overview | 01-Nov-2012 |
| 6 | Competition: international acquisitions Analysis of key competition issues to consider on a cross-border acquisition. Main focus on EU and US anti-trust laws. Country specific information (updated periodically) for Australia, Canada, China, EU, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, The Netherlands, Russian Federation, Singapore, South Korea, UK and US. | Practice Note: Overview | 19-Oct-2012 |
| 7 | Transaction management: international acquisitions Management issues to consider on a cross-border acquisition. Includes analysis of engagement letter with advisers and organisation of due diligence. | Practice Note: Overview | 31-Dec-2011 |
| 8 | Acquisition structures: international acquisitions Overview of structures for cross-border acquisitions with analysis of underlying legal, tax and accounting considerations. Country specific information (updated periodically) for Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Mexico, The Netherlands, Russian Federation, Singapore, South Korea, UK and US (New York). | Practice Note: Overview | 12-Sep-2011 |
| 9 | Preliminary agreements: international acquisitions Overview of main documents entered into in early stages of an international acquisition: letter of intent, confidentiality agreement, exclusivity, break fee. Country specific information (updated periodically) for Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Mexico, The Netherlands, Russian Federation, Singapore, South Korea, UK and US (New York). | Practice Note: Overview | 12-Sep-2011 |
| 10 | Share acquisition documents: international acquisitions Comparative analysis of key provisions in a share purchase agreement and related documents on the acquisition of a private company. Country specific information (updated periodically) for Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Mexico, The Netherlands, Russian Federation, Singapore, South Korea, UK (England and Wales)and the US (New York). | Practice Note: Overview | 03-May-2006 |
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| 1 | Employees: China: International Acquisitions This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Employees: International acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 03-May-2013 |
| 2 | Employees: The Netherlands: International acquisitions This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Employees: International acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 03-May-2013 |
| 3 | Employees: Hong Kong: International acquisitions This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Employees: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 30-Apr-2013 |
| 4 | Employees: UK (England and Wales): International ... This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Employees: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 30-Apr-2013 |
| 5 | Employees: France: International acquisitions This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Employees: International acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 29-Apr-2013 |
| 6 | Employees: Germany: International acquisitions This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Employees: International acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 29-Apr-2013 |
| 7 | Employees: Italy: International acquisitions This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Employees: International acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 29-Apr-2013 |
| 8 | Consideration and acquisition finance: France: International ... This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Consideration and acquisition finance: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 16-Apr-2013 |
| 9 | Tax: France: International Acquisitions This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Tax: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 05-Apr-2013 |
| 10 | Consideration and acquisition finance: The Netherlands ... This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Consideration and acquisition finance: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 22-Mar-2013 |
| 11 | Consideration and acquisition finance: Russian Federation ... This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Consideration and acquisition finance: international acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 14-Mar-2013 |
| 12 | Consideration and acquisition finance: China: International ... This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Consideration and acquisition finance: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 13-Mar-2013 |
| 13 | Consideration and acquisition finance: Germany: international ... This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Consideration and acquisition finance: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 01-Mar-2013 |
| 14 | Consideration and acquisition finance: Italy: international ... This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Consideration and acquisition finance: international acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 01-Mar-2013 |
| 15 | Share acquisition documents: Mexico: International ... This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Share acquisition documents: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 01-Mar-2013 |
| 16 | Employees: US: International Acquisitions This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Employees: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 26-Feb-2013 |
| 17 | Share acquisition documents: China: International ... This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Share acquisition documents: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 25-Feb-2013 |
| 18 | Consideration and acquisition finance: UK (England and ... This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Consideration and acquisition finance: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our International acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 22-Feb-2013 |
| 19 | Tax: Germany: International Acquisitions This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Tax: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 20-Feb-2013 |
| 20 | Consideration and acquisition finance: Mexico: International ... This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Consideration and acquisition finance: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 15-Feb-2013 |
| 21 | Tax: The Netherlands: International Acquisitions This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Tax: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 14-Feb-2013 |
| 22 | Tax: UK (England and Wales): International Acquisitions This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Tax: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 12-Feb-2013 |
| 23 | Tax: Russian Federation: International Acquisitions This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Tax: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 28-Nov-2012 |
| 24 | Competition: South Korea: International Acquisitions This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Competition: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 01-Nov-2012 |
| 25 | Signing, closing and opinions: China: International ... This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Signing, closing and opinions: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 01-Nov-2012 |
| 26 | Signing, closing and opinions: France: International ... This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Signing, closing and opinions: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 01-Nov-2012 |
| 27 | Signing, closing and opinions: Germany: International ... This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Signing, closing and opinions: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 01-Nov-2012 |
| 28 | Signing, closing and opinions: Italy: International Acquisitions This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Signing, closing and opinions: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 01-Nov-2012 |
| 29 | Signing, closing and opinions: Russian Federation ... This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Signing, closing and opinions: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 01-Nov-2012 |
| 30 | Signing, closing and opinions: The Netherlands: International ... This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Signing, closing and opinions: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 01-Nov-2012 |
| 31 | Signing, closing and opinions: UK (England and Wales) ... This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Signing, closing and opinions: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 01-Nov-2012 |
| 32 | Signing, closing and opinions: US: International Acquisitions This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Signing, closing and opinions: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 01-Nov-2012 |
| 33 | Tax: South Korea: International Acquisitions This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Tax: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 01-Nov-2012 |
| 34 | Tax: US: International Acquisitions This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Tax: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 01-Nov-2012 |
| 35 | Competition: European Union: International Acquisitions This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Competition: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 19-Oct-2012 |
| 36 | Competition: UK (England and Wales): International ... This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Competition: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 19-Oct-2012 |
| 37 | Acquisition structures: Mexico: International Acquisitions This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Acquisition structures: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 18-Oct-2012 |
| 38 | Competition: Mexico: International Acquisitions This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Competition: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 18-Oct-2012 |
| 39 | Preliminary agreements: Mexico: International Acquisitions This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Preliminary agreements: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 18-Oct-2012 |
| 40 | Acquisition structures: Hong Kong: International Acquisitions This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Acquisition structures: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 15-Oct-2012 |
| 41 | Signing, closing and opinions: Hong Kong: International ... This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Signing, closing and opinions: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 15-Oct-2012 |
| 42 | Competition: China: International Acquisitions This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Competition: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 11-Oct-2012 |
| 43 | Tax: China: International Acquisitions This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Tax: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 10-Oct-2012 |
| 44 | Competition: Russian Federation: International Acquisitions This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Competition: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 09-Oct-2012 |
| 45 | Signing, closing and opinions: Singapore: International ... This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Signing, closing and opinions: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 09-Oct-2012 |
| 46 | Competition: Germany: International Acquisitions This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Competition: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 05-Oct-2012 |
| 47 | Competition: The Netherlands: International Acquisitions This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Competition: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 03-Oct-2012 |
| 48 | Acquisition structures: Japan: International Acquisitions This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Acquisition structures: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 01-Oct-2012 |
| 49 | Competition: Italy: International Acquisitions This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Competition: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 01-Oct-2012 |
| 50 | Preliminary agreements: Japan: International Acquisitions This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Preliminary agreements: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 01-Oct-2012 |
| 51 | Share acquisition documents: Japan: International ... This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Share acquisition documents: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 01-Oct-2012 |
| 52 | Competition: France: International Acquisitions This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Competition: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 26-Sep-2012 |
| 53 | Competition: US: International Acquisitions This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Competition: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 25-Sep-2012 |
| 54 | Tax: Japan: International Acquisitions This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Tax: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 21-Sep-2012 |
| 55 | Tax: Italy: International Acquisitions This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Tax: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 01-Jan-2012 |
| 56 | Employees: Russian Federation: International Acquisitions This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Employees: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 22-Nov-2011 |
| 57 | Consideration and acquisition finance: US: International ... This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Consideration and acquisition finance: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 21-Nov-2011 |
| 58 | Acquisition structures: UK (England and Wales): International ... This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Acquisition structures: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 12-Sep-2011 |
| 59 | Preliminary agreements: UK (England and Wales) ... This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Preliminary agreements: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 12-Sep-2011 |
| 60 | Preliminary agreements: US: International Acquisitions This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Preliminary agreements: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 23-Aug-2011 |
| 61 | Signing, closing and opinions: Canada: International ... This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Signing, closing and opinions: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 15-Aug-2011 |
| 62 | Acquisition structures: Russian Federation: International ... This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Acquisition structures: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 10-Aug-2011 |
| 63 | Acquisition structures: China: International Acquisitions This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Acquisition structures: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 09-Aug-2011 |
| 64 | Competition: Canada: International Acquisitions This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Competition: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 09-Aug-2011 |
| 65 | Acquisition structures: The Netherlands: International ... This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Acquisition structures: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 02-Aug-2011 |
| 66 | Acquisition structures: France: International Acquisitions This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Acquisition structures: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 01-Aug-2011 |
| 67 | Acquisition structures: Germany: International Acquisitions This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Acquisition structures: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 01-Aug-2011 |
| 68 | Acquisition structures: US: International Acquisitions This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Acquisition structures: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 01-Aug-2011 |
| 69 | Consideration and acquisition finance: Canada: International ... This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Consideration and acquisition finance: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 01-Aug-2011 |
| 70 | Employees: Canada: International Acquisitions This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Employees: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 01-Aug-2011 |
| 71 | Preliminary agreements: China: International Acquisitions This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Preliminary agreements: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 01-Aug-2011 |
| 72 | Preliminary agreements: France: International acquisitions This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Preliminary agreements: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 01-Aug-2011 |
| 73 | Preliminary agreements: Germany: International Acquisitions This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Preliminary agreements: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 01-Aug-2011 |
| 74 | Preliminary agreements: Russian Federation: International ... This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Preliminary agreements: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 01-Aug-2011 |
| 75 | Tax: Canada: International Acquisitions This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Tax: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 01-Aug-2011 |
| 76 | Preliminary agreements: The Netherlands: International ... This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Preliminary agreements: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 28-Jul-2011 |
| 77 | Acquisition structures: Italy: International Acquisitions This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Acquisition structures: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 27-Jul-2011 |
| 78 | Preliminary agreements: Italy: International Acquisitions This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Preliminary agreements: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 27-Jul-2011 |
| 79 | Employees: Mexico: International Acquisitions This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Employees: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 01-Jan-2011 |
| 80 | Employees: Australia: International Acquisitions This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Employees: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 13-Aug-2010 |
| 81 | Acquisition structures: Australia: International Acquisitions This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Acquisition structures: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 11-Aug-2010 |
| 82 | Competition: Australia: International Acquisitions This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Competition: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 11-Aug-2010 |
| 83 | Consideration and acquisition finance: Australia: International ... This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Consideration and acquisition finance: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 04-Mar-2010 |
| 84 | Share acquisition documents: Australia: International ... This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Share acquisition documents: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 04-Mar-2010 |
| 85 | Tax: Australia: International Acquisitions This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Tax: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 04-Mar-2010 |
| 86 | Preliminary agreements: Australia: International Acquisitions This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Preliminary agreements: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 15-Jan-2010 |
| 87 | Signing, closing and opinions: Australia: International ... This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Signing, closing and opinions: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 15-Jan-2010 |
| 88 | Share acquisition documents: Germany: International ... This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Share acquisition documents: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 10-Oct-2006 |
| 89 | Share acquisition documents: The Netherlands: International ... This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Share acquisition documents: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 28-Sep-2006 |
| 90 | Share acquisition documents: UK (England and Wales) ... This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Share acquisition documents: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 13-Sep-2006 |
| 91 | Share acquisition documents: France: International ... This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Share acquisition documents: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 26-Jul-2006 |
| 92 | Share acquisition documents: Italy: International Acquisitions This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Share acquisition documents: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 26-Jul-2006 |
| 93 | Share acquisition documents: US: International Acquisitions This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Share acquisition documents: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Practice Notes | 15-Jun-2006 |
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| 1 | Confidentiality agreement: international acquisitions A long-form confidentiality agreement (also known as a non-disclosure agreement) for use in cross-border private company or business acquisitions. This document has been adapted from PLC's UK version to provide a plain English, jurisdiction-neutral starting point for local counsel to adapt for use in cross-border transactions. | Standard Documents | Maintained |
| 2 | Letter of intent: international acquisitions Standard document letter of intent, by which the parties outline their intention to buy and sell all the shares in a private company with wholly-owned subsidiaries. This standard document is drafted for a single buyer and a single seller. It includes legally binding provisions relating to the exclusivity of negotiations and costs and assumes that a confidentiality agreement has already been entered into. It has been drafted from the perspective of the buyer. This document is also often referred to as a heads of terms, term sheet or memorandum of understanding. This document has been adapted from PLC’s UK version to provide a plain English, jurisdiction-neutral starting point for local counsel to adapt for use in cross-border transactions. | Standard Documents | Maintained |
| 3 | Share purchase agreement: international acquisitions Standard document share purchase agreement for use in a cross-border private company acquisition where exchange and completion are not simultaneous. Includes full warranties and disclosure schedule. This document assumes that there is a single corporate buyer and a single corporate seller, and that the target company is wholly owned by the seller. This document has been adapted from PLC's UK version to provide a plain English, jurisdiction neutral starting point for local counsel to adapt for use in cross-border private company acquisitions. | Standard Documents | Maintained |
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| 1 | Checklist: acquisition: international acquisitions Checklist for cross-border private company acquisition. | Checklists | 08-Feb-2013 |
| 2 | Checklist: after closing: international acquisitions Checklist of issues to consider after closing of a cross-border private company acquisition. | Checklists | 08-Feb-2013 |
| 3 | Checklist: due diligence: international acquisitions Due diligence checklist for a cross-border private company acquisition. | Checklists | 10-Oct-2012 |
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| 1 | Public mergers and acquisitions in Belgium: overview A Q&A guide to public mergers and acquisitions law in Belgium. The country-specific Q&A looks at current market activity; the regulation of recommended and hostile bids; pre-bid formalities, including due diligence, stakebuilding and agreements; procedures for announcing and making an offer (including documentation and mandatory offers); consideration; post-bid considerations (including squeeze-out and de-listing procedures); defending hostile bids; tax issues; other regulatory requirements and restrictions; as well as any proposals for reform. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions visit the Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to mergers and acquisitions law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/acquisitions-mjg. | Articles | 01-May-2013 |
| 2 | Public mergers and acquisitions in France: overview A Q&A guide to public mergers and acquisitions law in France. The country-specific Q&A looks at current market activity; the regulation of recommended and hostile bids; pre-bid formalities, including due diligence, stakebuilding and agreements; procedures for announcing and making an offer (including documentation and mandatory offers); consideration; post-bid considerations (including squeeze-out and de-listing procedures); defending hostile bids; tax issues; other regulatory requirements and restrictions; as well as any proposals for reform. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions visit the Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to mergers and acquisitions law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/acquisitions-mjg. | Articles | 01-May-2013 |
| 3 | Public mergers and acquisitions in Norway: overview A Q&A guide to public mergers and acquisitions law in Norway. The country-specific Q&A looks at current market activity; the regulation of recommended and hostile bids; pre-bid formalities, including due diligence, stakebuilding and agreements; procedures for announcing and making an offer (including documentation and mandatory offers); consideration; post-bid considerations (including squeeze-out and de-listing procedures); defending hostile bids; tax issues; other regulatory requirements and restrictions; as well as any proposals for reform. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions visit the Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to mergers and acquisitions law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/acquisitions-mjg. | Articles | 01-May-2013 |
| 4 | Public mergers and acquisitions in Saudi Arabia: overview A Q&A guide to public mergers and acquisitions law in Saudi Arabia. The country-specific Q&A looks at current market activity; the regulation of recommended and hostile bids; pre-bid formalities, including due diligence, stakebuilding and agreements; procedures for announcing and making an offer (including documentation and mandatory offers); consideration; post-bid considerations (including squeeze-out and de-listing procedures); defending hostile bids; tax issues; other regulatory requirements and restrictions; as well as any proposals for reform. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions visit the Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to mergers and acquisitions law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/acquisitions-mjg. | Articles | 01-May-2013 |
| 5 | Public mergers and acquisitions in Sweden: overview A Q&A guide to public mergers and acquisitions law in Sweden. The country-specific Q&A looks at current market activity; the regulation of recommended and hostile bids; pre-bid formalities, including due diligence, stakebuilding and agreements; procedures for announcing and making an offer (including documentation and mandatory offers); consideration; post-bid considerations (including squeeze-out and de-listing procedures); defending hostile bids; tax issues; other regulatory requirements and restrictions; as well as any proposals for reform. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions visit the Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to mergers and acquisitions law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/acquisitions-mjg. | Articles | 01-May-2013 |
| 6 | Public mergers and acquisitions in UK (England and Wales) ... A Q&A guide to public mergers and acquisitions law in the UK (England and Wales). The country-specific Q&A looks at current market activity; the regulation of recommended and hostile bids; pre-bid formalities, including due diligence, stakebuilding and agreements; procedures for announcing and making an offer (including documentation and mandatory offers); consideration; post-bid considerations (including squeeze-out and de-listing procedures); defending hostile bids; transfer taxes; other regulatory requirements and restrictions; as well as any proposals for reform. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to mergers and acquisitions law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/acquisitions-mjg. | Articles | 01-May-2013 |
| 7 | Stakebuilding, mandatory offers and squeeze-out comparative ... This table summarises the requirements and thresholds applicable to stakebuilding, mandatory offers and squeeze-outs in 37 juridsictions and is based on the country Q&A articles. This table is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to mergers and acquisitions law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/acquisitions-mjg. | Articles | 01-May-2013 |
| 8 | Public mergers and acquisitions in Ghana: overview A Q&A guide to public mergers and acquisitions law in Ghana. The country-specific Q&A looks at current market activity; the regulation of recommended and hostile bids; pre-bid formalities, including due diligence, stakebuilding and agreements; procedures for announcing and making an offer (including documentation and mandatory offers); consideration; post-bid considerations (including squeeze-out and de-listing procedures); defending hostile bids; tax issues; other regulatory requirements and restrictions; as well as any proposals for reform. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to mergers and acquisitions law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/acquisitions-mjg. | Articles | 01-Apr-2013 |
| 9 | Public mergers and acquisitions in Japan: overview A Q&A guide to public mergers and acquisitions law in Japan. The country-specific Q&A looks at current market activity; the regulation of recommended and hostile bids; pre-bid formalities, including due diligence, stakebuilding and agreements; procedures for announcing and making an offer (including documentation and mandatory offers); consideration; post-bid considerations (including squeeze-out and de-listing procedures); defending hostile bids; tax issues; other regulatory requirements and restrictions; as well as any proposals for reform. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to mergers and acquisitions law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/acquisitions-mjg. | Articles | 01-Apr-2013 |
| 10 | Public mergers and acquisitions in United States: overview A Q&A guide to public mergers and acquisitions law in the United States. The country-specific Q&A looks at current market activity; the regulation of recommended and hostile bids; pre-bid formalities, including due diligence, stakebuilding and agreements; procedures for announcing and making an offer (including documentation and mandatory offers); consideration; post-bid considerations (including squeeze-out and de-listing procedures); defending hostile bids; tax issues; other regulatory requirements and restrictions; as well as any proposals for reform. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions visit the Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to mergers and acquisitions law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/acquisitions-mjg. | Articles | 01-Apr-2013 |
| 11 | Recent changes to the Swiss regulatory rules on market ... This article looks at the changes to the Stock Exchange Act (SESTA) rules on disclosure and takeovers, scheduled to come into force on 1 May 2013, including the abolition of the control premium and changes in relation to market abuse (insider trading and market manipulation). | Articles | 01-Apr-2013 |
| 12 | Public mergers and acquisitions in Guernsey: overview A Q&A guide to public mergers and acquisitions law in Guernsey. The country-specific Q&A looks at current market activity; the regulation of recommended and hostile bids; pre-bid formalities, including due diligence, stakebuilding and agreements; procedures for announcing and making an offer (including documentation and mandatory offers); consideration; post-bid considerations (including squeeze-out and de-listing procedures); defending hostile bids; tax issues; other regulatory requirements and restrictions; as well as any proposals for reform. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions visit the Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to mergers and acquisitions law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/acquisitions-mjg. | Articles | 01-Mar-2013 |
| 13 | Public mergers and acquisitions in Jersey: overview A Q&A guide to public mergers and acquisitions law in Jersey. The country-specific Q&A looks at current market activity; the regulation of recommended and hostile bids; pre-bid formalities, including due diligence, stakebuilding and agreements; procedures for announcing and making an offer (including documentation and mandatory offers); consideration; post-bid considerations (including squeeze-out and de-listing procedures); defending hostile bids; tax issues; other regulatory requirements and restrictions; as well as any proposals for reform. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to mergers and acquisitions law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/acquisitions-mjg. | Articles | 01-Mar-2013 |
| 14 | Public mergers and acquisitions in Switzerland: overview A Q&A guide to public mergers and acquisitions law in Switzerland. The country-specific Q&A looks at current market activity; the regulation of recommended and hostile bids; pre-bid formalities, including due diligence, stakebuilding and agreements; procedures for announcing and making an offer (including documentation and mandatory offers); consideration; post-bid considerations (including squeeze-out and de-listing procedures); defending hostile bids; tax issues; other regulatory requirements and restrictions; as well as any proposals for reform. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions visit the Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to mergers and acquisitions law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/acquisitions-mjg. | Articles | 01-Mar-2013 |
| 15 | Public mergers and acquisitions in Hong Kong: overview A Q&A guide to public mergers and acquisitions law in Hong Kong. The country-specific Q&A looks at current market activity; the regulation of recommended and hostile bids; pre-bid formalities, including due diligence, stakebuilding and agreements; procedures for announcing and making an offer (including documentation and mandatory offers); consideration; post-bid considerations (including squeeze-out and de-listing procedures); defending hostile bids; tax issues; other regulatory requirements and restrictions; as well as any proposals for reform. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions visit the Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to mergers and acquisitions law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/acquisitions-mjg. | Articles | 01-Oct-2012 |
| 16 | The year of the dragon: M&A in China This feature article, the first in a series of articles about the legal aspects of doing business in China, considers how to navigate the M&A market. | Articles | 31-May-2012 |
| 17 | Disclosure rules in Switzerland: recent developments This chapter gives an overview of the Swiss revised Stock Exchange Ordinance and examines the rules for the disclosure of interests in listed companies' voting securities. In particular, it looks at the amendments in effect since 2007, securities and instruments covered by the disclosure rules, notifiable direct or indirect holdings or interests, notification thresholds, disclosure requirements and sanctions for non-compliance. It also outlines more recent proposed changes adopted by the Federal Council on 31 August 2011, which introduced, among others, new powers for FINMA, changes to the criminal offence of insider trading and changes in disclosure requirements for holdings in companies with their registered office outside Switzerland but listed in Switzerland. This article is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to mergers and acquisitions law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/acquisitionshandbook. | Articles | 01-Mar-2012 |
| 18 | EU merger control This chapter explains how EU merger control operates, and in particular when and how Regulation (EC) 139/2004 on the control of concentrations between undertakings (Merger Regulation) applies to transactions. Specifically it considers: jurisdictional matters, the role of the EU member states, triggering events for notification, hostile and recommended bids, notification procedures, the assessment procedure and time limits, the substantive test and its applications, third party interventions, the role of remedies, appeals, the Commission's powers and penalties, confidentiality and international co-operation. This article is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to mergers and acquisitions law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/acquisitions-mjg. | Articles | 01-Mar-2012 |
| 19 | Global overview of taking a company private This article examines the typical features of a public-to-private transaction, analysing the obstacles that such a transaction may face, the general structures used, and the procedures applicable under German law. This article is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to mergers and acquisitions law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/acquisitionshandbook. | Articles | 01-Mar-2012 |
| 20 | Managing pre-contractual risk by way of MOUs This article examines memoranda of understanding (MOUs), with particular reference to the form of MOU most commonly used in the United Arab Emirates for private takeovers, and compares and contrasts the most common provisions found in such documents across a number of common jurisdictions. This article is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to mergers and acquisitions law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/acquisitions-mjg. | Articles | 01-Mar-2012 |
| 21 | Offshore mergers and consolidations in the Cayman Islands This article seeks to provide a high-level summary of the merger and consolidation procedure under Cayman Islands law. This article is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to mergers and acquisitions law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/acquisitions-mjg. | Articles | 01-Mar-2012 |
| 22 | Public Mergers and Acquisitions Country Q&A tool This tool enables subscribers to search the Country Q&A in the PLC Public Mergers and Acquisitions multi-jurisdictional guide by question and jurisdiction. Simply select the questions and the jurisdictions that you are interested in and click the "submit" button. Please note that the law stated dates for each jurisdiction covered may not be the same. To check the law stated dates for each jurisdiction, please visit the individual article. | Articles | 01-Mar-2012 |
| 23 | Public mergers and acquisitions in Argentina: overview A Q&A guide to public mergers and acquisitions law in Argentina. The country-specific Q&A looks at current market activity; the regulation of recommended and hostile bids; pre-bid formalities, including due diligence, stakebuilding and agreements; procedures for announcing and making an offer (including documentation and mandatory offers); consideration; post-bid considerations (including squeeze-out and de-listing procedures); defending hostile bids; tax issues; other regulatory requirements and restrictions; as well as any proposals for reform. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions visit the Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to mergers and acquisitions law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/acquisitions-mjg. | Articles | 01-Mar-2012 |
| 24 | Public mergers and acquisitions in Australia: overview A Q&A guide to public mergers and acquisitions law in Australia. The country-specific Q&A looks at current market activity; the regulation of recommended and hostile bids; pre-bid formalities, including due diligence, stakebuilding and agreements; procedures for announcing and making an offer (including documentation and mandatory offers); consideration; post-bid considerations (including squeeze-out and de-listing procedures); defending hostile bids; tax issues; other regulatory requirements and restrictions; as well as any proposals for reform. To compare issues across multiple jurisdictions, visit the Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to mergers and acquisitions law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/acquisitions-mjg. | Articles | 01-Mar-2012 |
| 25 | Public mergers and acquisitions in Austria: overview A Q&A guide to public mergers and acquisitions law in Austria. The country-specific Q&A looks at current market activity; the regulation of recommended and hostile bids; pre-bid formalities, including due diligence, stakebuilding and agreements; procedures for announcing and making an offer (including documentation and mandatory offers); consideration; post-bid considerations (including squeeze-out and de-listing procedures); defending hostile bids; tax issues; other regulatory requirements and restrictions; as well as any proposals for reform. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to mergers and acquisitions law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/acquisitions-mjg. | Articles | 01-Mar-2012 |
| 26 | Public mergers and acquisitions in Belarus: overview A Q&A guide to public mergers and acquisitions law in Belarus. The country-specific Q&A looks at current market activity; the regulation of recommended and hostile bids; pre-bid formalities, including due diligence, stakebuilding and agreements; procedures for announcing and making an offer (including documentation and mandatory offers); consideration; post-bid considerations (including squeeze-out and de-listing procedures); defending hostile bids; tax issues; other regulatory requirements and restrictions; as well as any proposals for reform. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to mergers and acquisitions law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/acquisitions-mjg. | Articles | 01-Mar-2012 |
| 27 | Public mergers and acquisitions in Brazil: overview A Q&A guide to public mergers and acquisitions law in Brazil. The country-specific Q&A looks at current market activity; the regulation of recommended and hostile bids; pre-bid formalities, including due diligence, stakebuilding and agreements; procedures for announcing and making an offer (including documentation and mandatory offers); consideration; post-bid considerations (including squeeze-out and de-listing procedures); defending hostile bids; tax issues; other regulatory requirements and restrictions; as well as any proposals for reform. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to mergers and acquisitions law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/acquisitions-mjg. | Articles | 01-Mar-2012 |
| 28 | Public mergers and acquisitions in Bulgaria: overview A Q&A guide to public mergers and acquisitions law in Bulgaria. The country-specific Q&A looks at current market activity; the regulation of recommended and hostile bids; pre-bid formalities, including due diligence, stakebuilding and agreements; procedures for announcing and making an offer (including documentation and mandatory offers); consideration; post-bid considerations (including squeeze-out and de-listing procedures); defending hostile bids; tax issues; other regulatory requirements and restrictions; as well as any proposals for reform. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions visit the Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to mergers and acquisitions law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/acquisitions-mjg. | Articles | 01-Mar-2012 |
| 29 | Public mergers and acquisitions in Canada: overview A Q&A guide to public mergers and acquisitions law in Canada. The country-specific Q&A looks at current market activity; the regulation of recommended and hostile bids; pre-bid formalities, including due diligence, stakebuilding and agreements; procedures for announcing and making an offer (including documentation and mandatory offers); consideration; post-bid considerations (including squeeze-out and de-listing procedures); defending hostile bids; tax issues; other regulatory requirements and restrictions; as well as any proposals for reform. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions visit the Country Q&A tool.This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to mergers and acquisitions law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/acquisitions-mjg. | Articles | 01-Mar-2012 |
| 30 | Public mergers and acquisitions in China: overview A Q&A guide to public mergers and acquisitions law in China. The country-specific Q&A looks at current market activity; the regulation of recommended and hostile bids; pre-bid formalities, including due diligence, stakebuilding and agreements; procedures for announcing and making an offer (including documentation and mandatory offers); consideration; post-bid considerations (including squeeze-out and de-listing procedures); defending hostile bids; tax issues; other regulatory requirements and restrictions; as well as any proposals for reform. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions visit the Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to mergers and acquisitions law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/acquisitions-mjg. | Articles | 01-Mar-2012 |
| 31 | Public mergers and acquisitions in Estonia: overview A Q&A guide to public mergers and acquisitions law in Estonia. The country-specific Q&A looks at current market activity; the regulation of recommended and hostile bids; pre-bid formalities, including due diligence, stakebuilding and agreements; procedures for announcing and making an offer (including documentation and mandatory offers); consideration; post-bid considerations (including squeeze-out and de-listing procedures); defending hostile bids; tax issues; other regulatory requirements and restrictions; as well as any proposals for reform. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to mergers and acquisitions law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/acquisitions-mjg. | Articles | 01-Mar-2012 |
| 32 | Public mergers and acquisitions in Germany: overview A Q&A guide to public mergers and acquisitions law in Germany. The country-specific Q&A looks at current market activity; the regulation of recommended and hostile bids; pre-bid formalities, including due diligence, stakebuilding and agreements; procedures for announcing and making an offer (including documentation and mandatory offers); consideration; post-bid considerations (including squeeze-out and de-listing procedures); defending hostile bids; tax issues; other regulatory requirements and restrictions; as well as any proposals for reform. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions visit the Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to mergers and acquisitions law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/acquisitions-mjg. | Articles | 01-Mar-2012 |
| 33 | Public mergers and acquisitions in India: overview A Q&A guide to public mergers and acquisitions law in India. The country-specific Q&A looks at current market activity; the regulation of recommended and hostile bids; pre-bid formalities, including due diligence, stakebuilding and agreements; procedures for announcing and making an offer (including documentation and mandatory offers); consideration; post-bid considerations (including squeeze-out and de-listing procedures); defending hostile bids; tax issues; other regulatory requirements and restrictions; as well as any proposals for reform. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to mergers and acquisitions law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/acquisitions-mjg. | Articles | 01-Mar-2012 |
| 34 | Public mergers and acquisitions in Indonesia: overview A Q&A guide to public mergers and acquisitions law in Indonesia. The country-specific Q&A looks at current market activity; the regulation of recommended and hostile bids; pre-bid formalities, including due diligence, stakebuilding and agreements; procedures for announcing and making an offer (including documentation and mandatory offers); consideration; post-bid considerations (including squeeze-out and de-listing procedures); defending hostile bids; tax issues; other regulatory requirements and restrictions; as well as any proposals for reform. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to mergers and acquisitions law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/acquisitions-mjg. | Articles | 01-Mar-2012 |
| 35 | Public mergers and acquisitions in Italy: overview A Q&A guide to public mergers and acquisitions law in Italy. The country-specific Q&A looks at current market activity; the regulation of recommended and hostile bids; pre-bid formalities, including due diligence, stakebuilding and agreements; procedures for announcing and making an offer (including documentation and mandatory offers); consideration; post-bid considerations (including squeeze-out and de-listing procedures); defending hostile bids; tax issues; other regulatory requirements and restrictions; as well as any proposals for reform. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions visit the Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to mergers and acquisitions law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/acquisitions-mjg. | Articles | 01-Mar-2012 |
| 36 | Public mergers and acquisitions in Luxembourg: overview A Q&A guide to public Mergers and Acquisitions law in Luxembourg. The country-specific Q&A looks at current market activity; the regulation of recommended and hostile bids; pre-bid formalities, including due diligence, stakebuilding and agreements; procedures for announcing and making an offer (including documentation and mandatory offers); consideration; post-bid considerations (including squeeze-out and de-listing procedures); defending hostile bids; tax issues; other regulatory requirements and restrictions; as well as any proposals for reform. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions visit the Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to mergers and acquisitions law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/acquisitions-mjg. | Articles | 01-Mar-2012 |
| 37 | Public mergers and acquisitions in Malaysia: overview A Q&A guide to public mergers and acquisitions law in Malaysia. The country-specific Q&A looks at current market activity; the regulation of recommended and hostile bids; pre-bid formalities, including due diligence, stakebuilding and agreements; procedures for announcing and making an offer (including documentation and mandatory offers); consideration; post-bid considerations (including squeeze-out and de-listing procedures); defending hostile bids; tax issues; other regulatory requirements and restrictions; as well as any proposals for reform. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions visit the Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to mergers and acquisitions law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/acquisitions-mjg. | Articles | 01-Mar-2012 |
| 38 | Public mergers and acquisitions in Mexico: overview A Q&A guide to public mergers and acquisitions law in Mexico. The country-specific Q&A looks at current market activity; the regulation of recommended and hostile bids; pre-bid formalities, including due diligence, stakebuilding and agreements; procedures for announcing and making an offer (including documentation and mandatory offers); consideration; post-bid considerations (including squeeze-out and de-listing procedures); defending hostile bids; tax issues; other regulatory requirements and restrictions; as well as any proposals for reform. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to mergers and acquisitions law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/acquisitions-mjg. | Articles | 01-Mar-2012 |
| 39 | Public mergers and acquisitions in Panama: overview A Q&A guide to public mergers and acquisitions law in Panama. The country-specific Q&A looks at current market activity; the regulation of recommended and hostile bids; pre-bid formalities, including due diligence, stakebuilding and agreements; procedures for announcing and making an offer (including documentation and mandatory offers); consideration; post-bid considerations (including squeeze-out and de-listing procedures); defending hostile bids; tax issues; other regulatory requirements and restrictions; as well as any proposals for reform. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions visit the Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to mergers and acquisitions law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/acquisitions-mjg. | Articles | 01-Mar-2012 |
| 40 | Public mergers and acquisitions in Russian Federation ... A Q&A guide to public mergers and acquisitions law in the Russian Federation. The country-specific Q&A looks at current market activity; the regulation of recommended and hostile bids; pre-bid formalities, including due diligence, stakebuilding and agreements; procedures for announcing and making an offer (including documentation and mandatory offers); consideration; post-bid considerations (including squeeze-out and de-listing procedures); defending hostile bids; tax issues; other regulatory requirements and restrictions; as well as any proposals for reform. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions visit the Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to mergers and acquisitions law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/acquisitions-mjg. | Articles | 01-Mar-2012 |
| 41 | Public mergers and acquisitions in Singapore: overview A Q&A guide to public mergers and acquisitions law in Singapore. The country-specific Q&A looks at current market activity; the regulation of recommended and hostile bids; pre-bid formalities, including due diligence, stakebuilding and agreements; procedures for announcing and making an offer (including documentation and mandatory offers); consideration; post-bid considerations (including squeeze-out and de-listing procedures); defending hostile bids; tax issues; other regulatory requirements and restrictions; as well as any proposals for reform. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the M&A Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to mergers and acquisitions law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/acquisitions-mjg. | Articles | 01-Mar-2012 |
| 42 | Public mergers and acquisitions in South Africa: overview A Q&A guide to public mergers and acquisitions law in South Africa. The country-specific Q&A looks at current market activity; the regulation of recommended and hostile bids; pre-bid formalities, including due diligence, stakebuilding and agreements; procedures for announcing and making an offer (including documentation and mandatory offers); consideration; post-bid considerations (including squeeze-out and de-listing procedures); defending hostile bids; tax issues; other regulatory requirements and restrictions; as well as any proposals for reform. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the M&A Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to mergers and acquisitions law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/acquisitions-mjg. | Articles | 01-Mar-2012 |
| 43 | Public mergers and acquisitions in South Korea: overview A Q&A guide to public mergers and acquisitions law in South Korea. The country-specific Q&A looks at current market activity; the regulation of recommended and hostile bids; pre-bid formalities, including due diligence, stakebuilding and agreements; procedures for announcing and making an offer (including documentation and mandatory offers); consideration; post-bid considerations (including squeeze-out and de-listing procedures); defending hostile bids; tax issues; other regulatory requirements and restrictions; as well as any proposals for reform. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions visit the Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to mergers and acquisitions law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/acquisitions-mjg. | Articles | 01-Mar-2012 |
| 44 | Public mergers and acquisitions in The Netherlands: overview A Q&A guide to public mergers and acquisitions law in The Netherlands. The country-specific Q&A looks at current market activity; the regulation of recommended and hostile bids; pre-bid formalities, including due diligence, stakebuilding and agreements; procedures for announcing and making an offer (including documentation and mandatory offers); consideration; post-bid considerations (including squeeze-out and de-listing procedures); defending hostile bids; tax issues; other regulatory requirements and restrictions; as well as any proposals for reform. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions visit the Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to mergers and acquisitions law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/acquisitionshandbook. | Articles | 01-Mar-2012 |
| 45 | Public mergers and acquisitions in Turkey: overview A Q&A guide to public mergers and acquisitions law in Turkey. The country-specific Q&A looks at current market activity; the regulation of recommended and hostile bids; pre-bid formalities, including due diligence, stakebuilding and agreements; procedures for announcing and making an offer (including documentation and mandatory offers); consideration; post-bid considerations (including squeeze-out and de-listing procedures); defending hostile bids; tax issues; other regulatory requirements and restrictions; as well as any proposals for reform. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to mergers and acquisitions law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/acquisitions-mjg. | Articles | 01-Mar-2012 |
| 46 | Public mergers and acquisitions in United Arab Emirates ... A Q&A guide to public mergers and acquisitions law in the United Arab Emirates. The country-specific Q&A looks at current market activity; the regulation of recommended and hostile bids; pre-bid formalities, including due diligence, stakebuilding and agreements; procedures for announcing and making an offer (including documentation and mandatory offers); consideration; post-bid considerations (including squeeze-out and de-listing procedures); defending hostile bids; tax issues; other regulatory requirements and restrictions; as well as any proposals for reform. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions visit the Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to mergers and acquisitions law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/acquisitions-mjg. | Articles | 01-Mar-2012 |
| 47 | Public mergers and acquisitions in Uruguay: overview A Q&A guide to public mergers and acquisitions law in Uruguay. The country-specific Q&A looks at current market activity; the regulation of recommended and hostile bids; pre-bid formalities, including due diligence, stakebuilding and agreements; procedures for announcing and making an offer (including documentation and mandatory offers); consideration; post-bid considerations (including squeeze-out and de-listing procedures); defending hostile bids; tax issues; other regulatory requirements and restrictions; as well as any proposals for reform. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to mergers and acquisitions law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/acquisitions-mjg. | Articles | 01-Mar-2012 |
| 48 | Trends and issues for cross-border investment by state-owned ... The growth in cross-border investment by state-owned enterprises (SOEs) over the last decade has prompted increased scrutiny of these investments by law and policy makers, regulators and the community. Against this background, this article addresses some of the approaches taken by SOEs and their targets to address commonly encountered issues (including, regulatory clearances, European competition law and the use of reverse break fees). This article is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to mergers and acquisitions law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/acquisitions-mjg. | Articles | 01-Mar-2012 |
| 49 | A new route for the takeover bid? Implementing a public M&A ... This article examines the background to Directive 2005/56/EC on cross-border mergers of limited liability companies and looks at the key features of the cross-border merger structure, certain tax issues that arise when using the structure and assesses the impact of using cross-border mergers as a vehicle for public M&A transactions with a UK nexus. This article is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to M&A. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/acquisitionshandbook. | Articles | 01-Mar-2011 |
| 50 | China's new M&A review rules: a comparison with the US China recently unveiled a new national security review mechanism for foreign acquisitions. This article considers the new rules and compares them to similar rules in the US. For a full list of recommended M&A lawyers and law firms in China, please visit PLC Which lawyer? This article is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to M&A. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/acquisitionshandbook. | Articles | 01-Mar-2011 |
| 51 | Mergers and Acquisitions (public): Portugal A Q&A guide to public mergers and acquisitions law in Portugal. The country-specific Q&A looks at current market activity; the regulation of recommended and hostile bids; pre-bid formalities, including due diligence, stakebuilding and agreements; procedures for announcing and making an offer (including documentation and mandatory offers); consideration; post-bid considerations (including squeeze-out and de-listing procedures); defending hostile bids; tax issues; other regulatory requirements and restrictions; as well as any proposals for reform. For a full list of recommended M&A lawyers and law firms in Portugal, please visit PLC Which lawyer? This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to mergers and acquisitions law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/acquisitionshandbook. | Articles | 01-Mar-2011 |
| 52 | Public mergers and acquisitions in Poland: overview A Q&A guide to public mergers and acquisitions law in Poland. The country-specific Q&A looks at current market activity; the regulation of recommended and hostile bids; pre-bid formalities, including due diligence, stakebuilding and agreements; procedures for announcing and making an offer (including documentation and mandatory offers); consideration; post-bid considerations (including squeeze-out and de-listing procedures); defending hostile bids; tax issues; other regulatory requirements and restrictions; as well as any proposals for reform. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to mergers and acquisitions law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/acquisitions-mjg. | Articles | 01-Mar-2011 |
| 53 | Private equity in Latin America This article examines recent developments in private equity investment in Latin America, outlines some key common characteristics of the Latin American private equity market and analyses legal and market developments in Brazil, Chile and Colombia. | Articles | 21-Sep-2010 |
| 54 | EU and other cross-border mergers: a Q&A guide In this article, members of Ernst & Young's corporate legal team answer ten questions on the rules governing EU and other cross-border mergers. | Articles | 01-Jun-2010 |
| 55 | European and UK Trends in Private M&A: The New Deal ... An article on European and UK trends in private M&A in the post-Lehman deal landscape. | Articles | 29-Oct-2009 |
| 56 | Bridging the value gap: the takeover of British Energy Using the British Energy/EDF deal by way of illustration (and with reference to relevant law, regulation and practice), this chapter considers the use of contingent consideration in M&A deals; examines key features of stub equity and CVRs; sets out how the British Energy/EDF deal unfolded; and explains why the alternative consideration structure used in the deal (CVRs) was chosen. | Articles | 01-Feb-2009 |
| 57 | The SEC's Amended Rules on Cross-Border Business ... This article discusses the amendments adopted on September 19, 2008 by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to the rules governing cross-border tender offers, exchange offers, rights offerings and business combination transactions and the reasons for and impact of these changes. These amended rules come into effect December 8, 2008. | Articles | 04-Dec-2008 |
| 58 | Offshore SPVs in International Transactions: British Virgin ... This Article considers: the types of transactions for which British Virgin Islands SPVs are used, the reasons for using British Virgin Islands SPVs, as well as details regarding organization, ongoing corporate and regulatory requirements, tax considerations and methods of dissolution. This Article forms part of a series that also covers the Cayman Islands, Ireland and Channel Islands (Jersey). | Articles | 21-Nov-2008 |
| 59 | Private company acquisitions: a survival guide for non-US ... An examination of the key issues for an overseas strategic buyer on the negotiated acquisition of a US private company.This article is part of the PLC US Special Report, which was published to mark the launch of PLC's first US services. | Articles | 11-Nov-2008 |
| 60 | Public mergers and acquisitions: buying into America An examination of the legal and practical issues that a prospective foreign buyer should bear in mind when it considers acquiring control of a US public company. This article is part of the PLC US Special Report, which was published to mark the launch of PLC's first US services. | Articles | 11-Nov-2008 |
| 61 | Canadian merger control An overview of the anti-trust rules applicable to mergers and acquisitions in Canada, focusing on public bids in particular. | Articles | 01-Feb-2008 |
| 62 | Deal protection mechanisms in the US and the UK This chapter looks at the differences in deal protection mechanisms available to bidders for publicly listed companies in negotiated transactions in the US and the UK. In particular, it examines the differences between negotiated acquisitions in the US and the UK and the reasons why deal protection mechanisms are used in these jurisdictions. | Articles | 01-Feb-2008 |
| 63 | Hostile takeovers and defences This chapter examines the main legal principles that govern the defence of a target against a hostile bid, the shareholders' right to consider the bid and the directors' fiduciary duties. It looks at defensive tactics (with particular reference to the EU) and the implementation of Directive 2004/25/EC on takeover bids (Takeover Directive) as it applies to defensive tactics. | Articles | 01-Feb-2008 |
| 64 | US merger control Anti-trust planning is a central part of every transaction and public takeover bids are no exception. This chapter focuses on how US anti-trust rules impact on mergers and acquisitions, pointing out (where applicable) any differences which apply when the contemplated transaction is a public bid. | Articles | 01-Feb-2008 |
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| 1 | Corporate Real Estate and M&A multi-jurisdictional guides PLC Cross-border has published a new edition of the Corporate Real Estate multi-jurisdictional guide, which deals with cross-border issues and answers key questions on corporate real estate law from the perspective of practitioners in 23 jurisdictions. Also available is the Mergers and Acquisitions multi-jurisdictional guide covering the essential practical considerations for companies and firms undertaking mergers and acquisitions in 33 jurisdictions. | Legal Update: archive | 17-Nov-2011 |
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| 1 | Acquisition structures: South Korea: International Acquisitions This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Acquisition structures: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Country Q&A | 01-Nov-2012 |
| 2 | Consideration and acquisition finance: South Korea ... This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Consideration and acquisition finance: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Country Q&A | 01-Nov-2012 |
| 3 | Employees: South Korea: International Acquisitions This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Employees: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Country Q&A | 01-Nov-2012 |
| 4 | Preliminary agreements: South Korea: International ... This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Preliminary agreements: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Country Q&A | 01-Nov-2012 |
| 5 | Share acquisition documents: South Korea: International ... This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Share acquisition documents: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Country Q&A | 01-Nov-2012 |
| 6 | Signing, closing and opinions: South Korea: International ... This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Signing, closing and opinions: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Country Q&A | 01-Nov-2012 |
| 7 | Tax: Mexico: International Acquisitions This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Tax: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Country Q&A | 29-Oct-2012 |
| 8 | Consideration and acquisition finance: Hong Kong ... This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Consideration and acquisition finance: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Country Q&A | 15-Oct-2012 |
| 9 | Preliminary agreements: Hong Kong: International ... This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Preliminary agreements: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Country Q&A | 15-Oct-2012 |
| 10 | Share acquisition documents: Hong Kong: International ... This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Share acquisition documents: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Country Q&A | 15-Oct-2012 |
| 11 | Tax: Hong Kong: International Acquisitions This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Tax: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Country Q&A | 15-Oct-2012 |
| 12 | Consideration and acquisition finance: Singapore ... This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Consideration and acquisition finance: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Country Q&A | 09-Oct-2012 |
| 13 | Preliminary agreements: Singapore: International Acquisitions This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Preliminary agreements: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Country Q&A | 09-Oct-2012 |
| 14 | Tax: Singapore: International Acquisitions This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Tax: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Country Q&A | 09-Oct-2012 |
| 15 | Acquisition structures: Singapore: International Acquisitions This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Acquisition structures: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Country Q&A | 05-Oct-2012 |
| 16 | Employees: Singapore: International Acquisitions Employees. Country Q&A (Singapore). | Country Q&A | 05-Oct-2012 |
| 17 | Consideration and acquisition finance: Japan: International ... This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Consideration and acquisition finance: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Country Q&A | 01-Oct-2012 |
| 18 | Signing, closing and opinions: Japan: International ... This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Signing, closing and opinions: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Country Q&A | 01-Oct-2012 |
| 19 | Acquisition structures: Canada: International Acquisitions This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Acquisition structures: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Country Q&A | 24-Aug-2011 |
| 20 | Preliminary agreements: Canada: International Acquisitions This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Preliminary agreements: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Country Q&A | 15-Aug-2011 |
| 21 | Share acquisition documents: Canada: International ... This Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Share acquisition documents: International Acquisitions, and forms part of our international acquisitions transaction guide. | Country Q&A | 28-Jul-2011 |
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| 1 | Confidentiality agreement: international acquisitions: drafting ... Drafting note for the standard document confidentiality agreement for use in a cross-border private company or business acquisition. This note includes key legal, negotiating and drafting issues for buyer and seller. | Drafting Notes | Maintained |
| 2 | Letter of intent: international acquisitions: drafting note Drafting notes for a standard document letter of intent on a cross-border private company acquisition. Includes key legal, negotiating and drafting issues for a buyer and seller. | Drafting Notes | Maintained |
| 3 | Share purchase agreement: international acquisitions: drafting ... Drafting note for standard document share purchase agreement on cross-border private company acquisition where exchange and completion are not simultaneous. | Drafting Notes | Maintained |