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Public company in-house counsel will learn key ways to stay compliant with the SEC's ever-changing reporting requirements in this complimentary webinar featuring two leading capital markets and securities attorneys, the first...more
The lazy days of summer seem to be behind us as merger and acquisition (M&A) activity is getting a jump start. A recent article in the Wall Street Journal cites late July/early August as having “the highest-volume week for...more
Food Venture Financing Trends - U.K.-based meat-free protein company Quorn secured £18 million from its Filipino parent company to position itself as a market leader in the meat-free food sector....more
Companies are increasingly viewing bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as strategic reserve assets, establishing dedicated corporate entities to hold cryptoassets on their balance sheets and raising capital specifically to...more
What corporate persona does this describe? A C-Suite executive who is focused on gathering data to drive better decision-making, advancing productivity and collaboration, capitalizing on their “unique” vantage point (a hub...more
Economic damages are seen as the Holy Grail of any international arbitration. The amount of compensation for financial losses is the ultimate goal of the Claimant, who seeks to be compensated for the damages suffered, but...more
On April 25, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Corporation Finance (Corp Fin) updated its Compliance and Disclosure Interpretations (CDIs) relating to Rule 10b5-1 by issuing two new CDIs,...more
With it looking pretty likely that the federal government will shut down at midnight tomorrow, here are 10 things you should know based on the SEC’s “operations plan during a shutdown” guidance and Corp Fin’s list of 22...more
While issuance of high yield bonds strengthened across all key global jurisdictions in 2024, the US and Europe still face mounting maturity walls - High yield bond issuance in key markets around the world recorded major...more
On March 3, 2025, the staff of the Division of Corporation Finance (the “Staff”) of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) issued new guidance, effective immediately, expanding the accommodations available for...more
2024 started a bit slow for the M&A market but came on strong in the second half. Seward & Kissel’s clients engaged in a wide variety of transactions around the globe involving interesting businesses in diverse industries....more
This guide highlights the key factors tech startups should consider when choosing where to incorporate in Canada. It takes into account the unique needs of tech startups and the recent efforts by Canadian jurisdictions to...more
On this episode of Talking Sports Law, host John Wilson and co-host Trevor Gates are joined by Bob Caldwell, VP and General Counsel of Real Salt Lake (Major League Soccer) and Utah Royals (National Women’s Soccer League)....more
In Dealmaker’s Digest, read the top 10 latest developments in global transactions. We offer insights into M&A activity across industries and borders. While global M&A activity in January declined from most December metrics,...more
The Asia-Pacific private credit market has doubled in the past five years, presenting growing and intriguing opportunities for credit investors. Despite its growth, the APAC region remains a complex, diverse and often...more
With just over two weeks to go until the global fund finance community gathers in Miami, the time seems apt to revisit some topics that bankers and attorneys encounter in some commonly seen non-US fund finance jurisdictions....more
Chaque année, l’Alberta Securities Commission (l’« ASC ») publie son Corporate Finance Disclosure Report, qui contient des renseignements importants sur certains éléments examinés par l’ASC ainsi que des indications pratiques...more
To help businesses, investors, and deal professionals better understand the evolving M&A market, Robert Connolly – a partner in and leader of LP’s Corporate Practice Group – shares a series of conversations with M&A experts....more
Le Conseil d'Etat considère que la mise en place d'actions convertibles inverses accompagnées de divers contrats d'option de vente et d'achat peut être constitutive d'un abus de droit fiscal sur le fondement de l'article L....more
When negotiating convertible notes, parties typically focus on the terms of conversion upon an equity financing, most notably the discount and valuation cap. This is understandable inasmuch as the not-so-hidden secret of...more
Australian M&A defied a slow growth environment to post a solid performance in 2024, while dealmakers are optimistic about the prospects for the year ahead - Australia’s economy continues to grow at a slow pace as...more
Corp Fin has posted several new or revised CDIs that address exempt solicitations under the proxy rules. With certain exceptions, Rule 14a-2(b)(1) exempts “any solicitation by or on behalf of any person who does not, at any...more
The financial landscape of United States professional sports is rapidly evolving. Soaring team valuations, lucrative media rights deals, growing portfolios of ancillary assets and expanding global fanbases have reshaped the...more
CPG Corporate Venture and Private Equity Fund - This week's featured corporate venture and private equity fund is BRF S.A....more
With every new year comes reflection and resolutions. But as we go to press well into January, it is worth a reminder that studies show nearly 90% of New Year’s resolutions will have already failed by the end of the month....more