Our latest report delves into the key trends and noticeable events that have shaped the dynamic Dutch public M&A landscape from January 1, 2023 to November 12, 2024.
Key trends we want to highlight are:
1. Low deal...more
In 2022, Allen & Overy’s Equity Capital Markets practice was again involved in many high profile and significant ECM transactions around the world. Our standing in the market, and our role in the successes of our clients,...more
The deal environment in the near future is likely to be challenging but we also see a substantial number of drivers for public takeovers such as strategic combinations when consolidation makes sense or is inevitable,...more
Allen & Overy’s ECM practice has been actively involved in a number of high profile and significant ECM transactions which have come to market in the first half of 2022, despite more challenging equity market conditions...more
On 17 December 2021, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) published consultation conclusions allowing the listing of Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) in Hong Kong. This follows the publications of new rules on...more
The extraordinary boom in U.S. SPAC formations continued in Q1 but declined steeply from April onwards. Few believe the trend is over, but a period of greater uncertainty seems likely. SPACs are now making their presence felt...more
The Council of the EU adopted several changes to the Shareholders’ Rights Directive of 2007. The changes are relevant to listed companies in the EU.
The changes are aimed at encouraging shareholder engagement, in...more
Last week was a busy week on the road to Brexit. The EU 27 and the UK both gave broad indications of how they plan to approach the Brexit negotiations, via the publication of three documents: the UK’s Article 50 notice, a...more