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Recent Developments for UK PLCs - April 2025

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On 14 March 2025, the FCA published Primary Market Bulletin 54, which raised concerns around the leaking of inside information by individuals at a company or by its advisers on live M&A transactions. The FCA specifically...more

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Target Engaged: How UK PLCs Can Defend Against Growing US Shareholder Activist Focus in 2024

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The UK market continues to prove a fertile hunting ground for shareholder activism, with US-based investors spearheading a significant proportion of public campaigns during 2023. These seasoned investors with a track record...more

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Navigating Sanctions in M&A: Seven Questions for Deal Teams to Consider

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M&A deal teams face complicated legal issues amidst rapidly changing global sanctions and guidance. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has created new headwinds for M&A dealmakers, as a complicated matrix of sanctions and...more

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Distress in the Hotel Sector

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The pandemic has brought much uncertainty to the hotel sector — Intermittent national and regional lockdowns, work from home mandates and restrictions around domestic and international travel have left hoteliers in the...more

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Transacting With Troubled Companies – 3 Tips for PE Deal Teams Navigating Stressed, Distressed, and Insolvent Acquisitions

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Successfully executing an acquisition from stress, distress, or insolvency requires a creative approach to reconcile competing interests. ...more

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Opportunities and Challenges for Private Equity Investment in the Insurance Sector

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Recent private equity investments in high-profile deals, such as Bain Capital’s acquisition of esure and Apollo’s acquisition of Aspen Insurance, have brought European insurance sector deal values to record highs. Regulatory...more

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