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Navigating German FDI Rules

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KEY CONSIDERATIONS AND PRACTICAL INSIGHTS FOR VENTURE CAPITAL INVESTORS - Germany’s foreign direct investment (FDI) regime has been expanded considerably in recent years, mirroring a global trend towards increased scrutiny...more

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Doing Deals in the EU: Pitfalls in European M&A Transactions

When analyzing mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the European Union and related pitfalls that may arise, strategic and institutional investors should remember that, while the EU legal framework is harmonized in several...more

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Saudi Arabia Responds to Investors with Revised Merger Guidelines Addressing Practical Needs

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The Saudi General Authority for Competition (GAC) continues to develop its antitrust and competition regulatory framework to bring it in line with international standards. These efforts are part of the Kingdom’s broader goal...more

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CMA’s Growth Agenda: UK Competition Authority May Loosen Position on Merger Remedies

The United Kingdom’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) will, in the new year, launch a review of its approach to merger remedies which could lead to a shift away from its long-standing preference for structural...more

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Made in Italy: Big deals, PE, TMT and consumer sectors boost Italian M&A deal value in 2024

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The current Italian macroeconomic picture is somewhat mixed. While the International Monetary Fund forecast Italy’s target GDP growth at 0.7 percent, just under Western Europe’s 0.9 percent, Italy’s economy minister Giancarlo...more

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Founder Series: Managing Investment Control Risk in the UK

Orrick's Founder Series offers monthly top tips for UK startups on key considerations at each stage of their lifecycle, from incorporating a company through to possible exit strategies. The Series is written by members of our...more

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National Security Division Announces New Self-Disclosure Policy in M&A Transactions

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The National Security Division (NSD) of the Department of Justice announced a new self-disclosure policy on March 7, 2024 (M&A Policy) that impacts corporations, private equity firms, and venture capital firms and their...more

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Global business in a changing Europe - 2024

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With Parliamentary elections and a series of national votes in 2024, the EU is entering a pivotal period in its history. In this study, ‘Global business in a changing Europe’, we speak to corporate leaders across the world to...more

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The Road Ahead for Private Equity: Antitrust and Merger Control

Recent actions by antitrust agencies globally deliver on their promises for increased scrutiny of private equity sponsored transactions and strategies in at least three ways....more

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Tech takeovers drive M&A in Indonesia

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Buoyed by healthy GDP growth and rising consumer confidence, Indonesian M&A has been on a roll in recent years. Southeast Asia’s largest economy has largely evaded macroeconomic headwinds such as high inflation and weakening...more

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The Informed Board - Fall 2023

Boards routinely confront an array of difficult issues. In this issue of The Informed Board, we tackle four of the thorniest and most topical: - How to preserve the integrity of a deal process where a key fiduciary (say,...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

UK Public M&A Update – H2 2022

2022 vs. 2021 Public M&A activity in the UK in 2022 returned to moderate levels after a busy 2021. The 28 firm offers announced in H1 2022 was in line with H1 2021, demonstrating a steady trajectory back towards pre-pandemic...more

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Affaire Illumina / Grail : La Commission européenne Dit « Pause ! »

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Le 29 octobre 2021, la Commission européenne (« Commission ») a adopté des mesures provisoires dans le cadre d’une enquête de gun-jumping afin d’éviter la réalisation anticipée de l’acquisition de la société américaine Grail...more

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Italian M&A on track to reach post-crisis high

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An increase in megadeals reveals growing dealmaker appetite within Italy’s M&A market - Dealmaking confidence appears to be returning within the Italian M&A market. A total of US$57.4 billion-worth of deals announced in...more

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CMA Provisionally Clears Amazon’s Investment in Deliveroo Due to COVID-19 Impact

- On April 17, 2020, the CMA provisionally cleared Amazon’s investment in Deliveroo in light of the deterioration in Deliveroo’s financial position caused by COVID-19. - The CMA has provisionally concluded that...more

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5 Antitrust Trends for Private Equity to Watch

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In a continually evolving antitrust landscape, we consider five key trends that PE deal teams should be aware of. Focus on Non-Controlling Stakes in Competing Companies - Antitrust authorities are paying closer...more

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Foreign Investment Control Heats Up: A Global Survey of Existing Regimes and Potential Significant Changes on the Horizon

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Mergers and acquisitions by multinational companies require attention to foreign investment controls around the world, and such controls vary widely. For example, requirements for determining whether such controls apply, the...more

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