Enhanced SFO powers and promises of swifter action on economic crime underscore the importance of anti-fraud measures for corporates and M&A dealmakers.
The UK government is cracking down on corporates turning a blind eye...more
While class actions are well established in the US, they are increasingly common in the UK, driven by market volatility, availability of litigation funding, legal reforms, regulatory settlements, and growing scrutiny of...more
5/29/2024
/ Acquisitions ,
Class Action ,
Corporate Governance ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) ,
FSMA ,
Mergers ,
Opt-Outs ,
Publicly-Traded Companies ,
Risk Mitigation ,
Shareholder Litigation ,
Shareholders ,
UK
The UK market continues to prove a fertile hunting ground for shareholder activism, with US-based investors spearheading a significant proportion of public campaigns during 2023. These seasoned investors with a track record...more
1/12/2024
/ Acquisitions ,
Best Practices ,
Corporate Governance ,
Investors ,
Mergers ,
Public Limited Companies (PLC) ,
Publicly-Traded Companies ,
Shareholder Activism ,
Shareholders ,
Strategic Planning ,
Target Company ,
UK