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Distress Signal: Europe’s M&A Market Braces for a Wave of Opportunity

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Dealmakers in Europe have had plenty of reasons to pause forward movement on deals. From new tariffs on transatlantic trade to weak industrial output in Germany—which also saw a snap election in February—2025 has brought a...more

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French Competition Enforcement in the New EU Paradigm

Like in the United States, competition enforcement in Europe is in flux. The European Commission has appointed new leadership (Teresa Ribera) and set new policy directives. While one could not be blamed for focusing all...more

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Qualification de titres acquis lors d’une augmentation de capital suivie d’une cession

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La Cour administrative d’appel de Nancy confirme que la moins-value constatée lors de la cession de titres souscrits dans le cadre d’une recapitalisation préalable à la cession d’une filiale reste non déductible, ces titres...more

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Data with destiny: European AI M&A heats up as the race for dominance intensifies

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With industries embracing this evolving technology, Europe is determined not to be left behind, and dealmakers are paying close attention - Europe’s artificial intelligence industry is gaining traction but has struggled to...more

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Taxe sur les salaires et boni de fusion

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Le Tribunal administratif de Lille retient qu’un boni de fusion doit être pris en compte dans le chiffre d’affaires pour la détermination du rapport d’assujettissement à la taxe sur les salaires d’une société holding (TA de...more

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Increasing European defence budgets: what are the implications for government contractors and investors?

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At a time of marked geopolitical uncertainty, governments around Europe are committing to meaningful increases in defence spending, whilst also looking to private capital and investment to supplement public funds. This in...more

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South & Southeast Asia M&A Report

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We are pleased to provide this twice-annual report summarising notable mergers and acquisitions activity in South and Southeast Asia, highlighting transactions over US$100 million in aggregate value. This edition features...more

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Bulletin Concurrence XII - Paris │Avril ● Mai ● Juin ● Juillet ● Aout 2024

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1. CONTENTIEUX - NOUVEAU RISQUE DE REMISE EN CAUSE À POSTERIORI D’OPÉRATIONS NON NOTIFIABLES - Par une décision du 2 mai 2024, l’Autorité de la concurrence (ci-après l’ « Autorité ») a fait pour la première fois...more

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High anxiety or real opportunity? Distressed M&A in Europe

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The number of distressed deals reaches record highs as challenging market conditions take their toll - European M&A saw a solid uplift in value in the first half of 2024. Western Europe saw US$390 billion of deals—a rise...more

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France sets its sights on becoming Europe’s PE leader

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Governmental pressure and an improving macroeconomic outlook could see French buyout activity gaining on the UK French private equity activity posted an impressive deal value in the first half of 2024 despite political and...more

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Foreign Direct Investment: Key Recent and Future Developments in Europe and the US

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At a time of significant geopolitical challenges, many jurisdictions are looking at their investment screening regimes to ensure that they can adequately safeguard national security and public order. Within this context,...more

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Shareholder Activism Continues To Increase and Spread in Europe

Key Points - - The number of activist campaigns launched against European companies rose again in 2023, with a new focus on German targets. - Many activists surveyed believe that France offers them good opportunities. -...more

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A View from Abroad: Unpacking DOJ’s M&A Safe Harbor Policy, Part II

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On October 4, 2023, United States Deputy Attorney General (DAG) Lisa Monaco announced a new Department of Justice (DOJ) Mergers & Acquisitions Safe Harbor policy that encourages companies to self-disclose criminal misconduct...more

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Investing in Healthcare & Life Sciences - An International Guide to Regulatory and Transactional Issues Across the Sector -...

As macroeconomic forces and geopolitical dynamics continue to shape the M&A and investment climate globally, health and life sciences transactions continue to remain high priority sectors presenting both high growth and...more

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French Labor Law | Key Considerations

When considering M&A transactions or group restructuring in France, companies should take into account the high level of protection that French law affords to employees....more

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Cross-Border M&A Comparison Table

Cross-border deals are complex and require mastery of multiple disciplines with unique considerations in different regions. Review our table comparing cross-border deal considerations for various topics across the United...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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France’s M&A activity remains steadfast

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French deal volume in 2022 remained at historic levels, even while deal values dipped in the final quarter of the year France’s M&A market had a solid run of deal activity in 2022 and continues to demonstrate resilience....more

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French Merger Control Update: Key Takeaways from 2022

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In 2022, the French Competition Authority (the "FCA") maintained a high level of activity, focusing notably on digital markets, which remain one of its key priorities. Last year also brought the first successful failing firm...more

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Competition Bulletin V PARIS │ July ● August ● September 2022

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1. LITIGATION CUMULATIVE ADMINISTRATIVE SANCTIONS AGAINST THE SAME PARTY FOR SIMULTANEOUS BREACHES ARE CONSTITUTIONALLY PERMISSIBLE - In a judgment dated June 23, 2022, the Paris Administrative Court fully upheld the...more

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IPEM 2022 | Key Takeaways

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After an insightful conference in Cannes, our partners have compiled some of the key takeaways from IPEM 2022. As well as exploring the private equity landscape in the UK, Germany, France and Italy, we also explore the...more

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Will the recently updated French FDI regulation impact your next deal?

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Updated foreign direct investment (FDI) regulation around the world, including in France, requires, more than ever, advance planning and strategy. Playing it well will enhance deal certainty, mitigate risks and keep timing on...more

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Gun-jumping – The French Competition Authority fines COFEPP for failure to notify and completing the transaction before clearance

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The French Competition Authority ("FCA") fines a company for gun-jumping in a case relating to a progressive takeover and de facto control - On 12 April 2022, the FCA fined the Compagnie Financière Européenne de Prises de...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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Competition and Distribution Law Newsletter - BCLP Paris - July 2021

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Merger control - Infrastructure: For the first time, the French Competition Authority blocked a concentration in the infrastructure sector. The Authority ruled that the acquisition of exclusive control of the Pipeline...more

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