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Washington Enacts “Mini-HSR” Law, Expanding State-Level Premerger Filing Requirements

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On April 4, Washington became the first state to adopt the Uniform Premerger Notification Act (Act) when Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed the bill into law. The new statute imposes state-level premerger filing...more

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Colorado: Proposed Expanded Medical Care Transaction Oversight - What Providers and Investors Need to Know

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On March 5, 2025, two Senators and one Representative introduced SB 25-198 (the Bill), designed to enhance transparency in transactions involving health care entities. The Bill seeks to impose notification and reporting...more

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What Private Companies and Family Offices Need to Consider in 2025

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Across all industries, private companies, family offices, and their owners and management teams face rapidly evolving challenges, opportunities, and risks in the dynamic environment that is 2025. Here are 11 issues that...more

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Mario Draghi wants to reshape Europe’s regulation of M&A. Will his plans succeed?

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The former head of the European Central Bank is proposing a significant recalibration of EU competition enforcement in a bid to boost the European economy. The focus now is on whether his plans will be implemented. For...more

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How will the Trump administration impact M&A?

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M&A practitioners anticipate a ‘Trump bump’ - The scale of Donald Trump’s victory in the presidential election – and the fact the Republicans now have full control of Congress – has been greeted with optimism by U.S....more

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Global M&A Insights Q4 2024

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Welcome to the latest edition of M&A Insights, where we bring together partners from across the A&O Shearman network to explore the themes shaping global dealmaking. The election of Donald Trump as President is expected to...more

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Global M&A Insights Q4 2024 - introduction

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In our biannual M&A trends report we explore the possible impact of the new U.S. administration on dealmaking, the dynamics of transatlantic M&A, private equity exits, and Mario Draghi’s proposals to reshape the European...more

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UK expands its merger control regime and the CMA’s powers with the Digital Markets, Competition & Consumers Act

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After years of planning and debate, the UK's Digital Markets, Competition, and Consumers Act will come into force on 1 January 2025. This landmark legislation provides expanded powers to the CMA in respect of merger control,...more

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Preparing for a New US Administration: Insights and Resources

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, organizations can stay ahead of US policy changes and strategic shifts that may impact operations under a new presidential administration. McDermott’s cross-practice...more

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What a Second Trump Term Means for Antitrust Enforcement

On January 20, 2025, President-elect Donald J. Trump’s administration will come into power. The McDermott antitrust and competition team has analyzed the first Trump term, compared it to the Biden administration’s actions,...more

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What To Expect From the New Trump FCC

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With President-elect Donald Trump’s election victory and the Republicans gaining control of both houses of the legislative branch, significant policy shifts at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) are expected, setting...more

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How New Delaware Amendments Impact Stockholder, Merger Agreements

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Over the summer, Delaware enacted a number of amendments to the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the “DGCL”). The amendments were largely crafted in response to several recent decisions by the Delaware...more

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Australia’s mandatory merger control legislation introduced into Parliament

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Australia’s shift to a mandatory merger control regime has reached another milestone with the Government introducing the proposed laws into Parliament on 10 October 2024. If enacted, notifiable transactions that trigger...more

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Uptick in the Value of Megadeals and Sponsor Transactions Signal a Further M&A Rebound

Aggregate global M&A deal value is up significantly in 2024 (even though deal volume is down), driven in large part by the announcement of megadeals in the U.S., and reflecting an appetite for dealmaking in the medium term....more

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Update: AB 3129 Passes in California Senate and Nears Finish Line

After its passage in the California Senate on August 31, 2024, Assembly Bill No. 3129 (AB 3129) is now headed to Governor Newsom’s desk. As discussed in depth in our previous blog series on AB 3129, the legislation would...more

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California Bill on Health Care System Consolidation Passes Senate Health Committee Vote

On June 26, the California Senate Health Committee passed Assembly Bill 3129 (Bill), which was further amended on June 27 and re-referred to the Committee on Judiciary. The following is a summary of the material changes made...more

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UK Tax Round Up - March 2024

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Welcome to March’s edition of our UK Tax Round Up. This month has seen a number of interesting cases covering a range of issues, from the deductibility of costs against employment income to the place of effective management...more

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Regulatory Developments; Litigation and Enforcement

Antitrust Enforcers Are Increasingly Focused on Labor Markets, and Not Just in the Merger Context With antitrust regulators focused on competition in labor markets, companies should revisit their noncompete agreements,...more

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Corporate Trends and Financing - March 2024

Managing Deal Risks in a Challenging Regulatory Environment: Strategies and Deal Terms With antitrust and other regulators scrutinizing mergers more closely, it is crucial for companies to negotiate terms to mitigate and...more

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Moving the Goalposts: Football Governance Bill introduces Independent Football Regulator to Parliament

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As the UK Government seeks to put sustainability at the heart of the beautiful game, in this article we consider: The Bill’s introduction to Parliament represents the culmination of several years of UK Government activity...more

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California AB 3129 Targets the Health Facility Transactions Approval Process

On February 16, 2024, Assemblymember Jim Wood introduced Assembly Bill (AB) 3129, which targets healthcare consolidation involving private equity groups and hedge funds. The bill, if enacted, would require private equity...more

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Australian Government consults on merger reform

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The Australian Government has commenced consultation on options to reform Australia's merger regime, including a shift to a mandatory suspensory regime. Businesses have until 19 January 2024 to respond to the consultation....more

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Healthcare Trends & Transactions Q3 2023

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After steadying during Q2, it appears the overall volume of deals in the healthcare industry declined in Q3 compared with Q2, and year-to-date 2023 is still down from last year. A slumping economy has no doubt played a large...more

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Foreign direct investment reviews 2023: A global perspective

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Now in its seventh year of annual publication, White & Case's Foreign Direct Investment Reviews provides a comprehensive look into rapidly evolving foreign direct investment (FDI) laws and regulations in approximately 40...more

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McDermott Health 2023 Annual Report: Managed Care 2022 Year in Review

The managed care space saw a number of regulatory and legislative developments in 2022 that are shaping the sector as we move further into 2023. Against this backdrop, the healthcare sector itself has continued to transform...more

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