By now, probably everyone that works in M&A or private equity has heard of the concept of a locked box as an alternative to completion accounts (or, in the U.S., “closing accounts”) on a deal....more
There have been a number of key developments in the evolution of the UK’s national security regime since our e-bulletin earlier this year (UK to Adopt New Powers Over M&A Activity To Protect National Security). First and...more
12/16/2021
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BEIS ,
Change in Control ,
Foreign Acquisitions ,
Foreign Investment ,
Investors ,
Mergers ,
National Security ,
New Guidance ,
Notice Requirements ,
Penalties ,
Risk Assessment ,
Risk Mitigation ,
UK
Draft legislation, which is currently being debated in the UK Parliament, will introduce a new regime granting the UK Secretary of State robust powers to review, vary or block acquisitions which may pose a risk to the...more
4/7/2021
/ Acquisitions ,
CFIUS ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
Enforcement Authority ,
Foreign Investment ,
Merger Controls ,
Mergers ,
National Security ,
Pending Legislation ,
Regulatory Authority ,
UK