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Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP

DOJ Antitrust Division Launches ‘Comply with Care’ Task Force to Combat Gamesmanship in Investigations

On Aug. 29, Assistant Attorney General (AAG) Gail Slater of the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division announced the formation of a new “Comply with Care” task force....more

Proskauer Rose LLP

The Case for Accountancy: Why Private Equity Investors Are Targeting the Sector

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Accountancy has become one of the most attractive areas for private equity investment, with numerous recent high-profile deals making headlines. Several key business fundamentals make accountancy practices appealing to PE...more

White & Case LLP

2025 Summer review - M&A legal and market developments

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We set out below a number of interesting English court decisions and market developments which have taken place and their impact on M&A transactions. Our Summer 2025 review examines these developments and provides practical...more

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Australia is transitioning to a new merger control regime

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Transition to Australia’s new merger control regime began on July 1, 2025, and merger parties are now able to notify voluntarily under the new regime. Mandatory approval of transactions that meet notification thresholds will...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Compliance Tip of the Day: M&A – International Issues

Welcome to “Compliance Tip of the Day,” the podcast where we bring you daily insights and practical advice on navigating the ever-evolving landscape of compliance and regulatory requirements. Whether you’re a seasoned...more

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Uncertain regulatory climate makes deal protections crucial

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Regulatory intervention levels are rising. The concerns of antitrust authorities and foreign investment (FDI) regulators are evolving and can be unpredictable. Allocation of merger control execution risk in deal documents...more

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The Foreign Investment Screening Regime comes into force in Ireland

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In line with international and European developments, Ireland has introduced a new regime to provide for a process to allow for certain transactions that may present risks to the security or public order of the State to be...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

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

2024 Insights: Corporate Trends

Global M&A Activity Endures Headwinds in 2023 and Displays Resilience Going Into 2024 - Despite market headwinds, dealmakers have looked to carveouts, spin-offs, joint ventures and other creative deal structures to engage...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

[Webinar] Managing M&A Opportunities and Risk for Japanese Investors During COVID-19 and Beyond - June 4th, 7:00 am - 8:00 am CEST

The COVID-19 pandemic is bringing unprecedented disruption to the global M&A market. Even in today’s uncertain environment, however, certain deals are still moving forward. To usher existing agreements to successful...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

No-Poach Prosecutions: A Growing Problem for M&A Deal Teams?

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M&A deal teams should take note of heightened scrutiny of HR and employment practices by antitrust enforcers in the US and Europe. No-poach, non-solicitation, and wage-fixing agreements - arrangements between companies...more

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No-Poach Prosecutions: A Growing Problem for Private Equity?

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Buyout firms and portfolio companies should take note of heightened scrutiny of HR and employment practices by antitrust enforcers, both in the US and in Europe. No-poach and wage-fixing agreements — arrangements between...more

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Corporates Must Evaluate M&A Competition Strategy Ahead of Brexit

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As the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) prepares to assume sole jurisdiction for UK competition reviews post-Brexit, M&A deal teams must evaluate the competitive consequences of deals bridging the Brexit period and...more

Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP

Nutter Bank Report, March 2017

Fed Raises Threshold That Triggers Review of Systemic Risk of a Proposed Merger - In a recent decision on a proposed merger of two bank holding companies, the Federal Reserve indicated that it has increased the...more

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