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The Panel takes AIM

by Alex Gibson, Thomas Sibert | K&L Gates LLP on 5/20/2013

On 15 May 2013, the Code Committee of the Takeover Panel published its response statement in connection with its public consultation paper from 5 July 2012 relating to "Companies subject to the Takeover Code" (PCP 2012/3)....more

"Extension of UK Takeover Code Jurisdiction"

by Michael Hatchard, Scott Hopkins | Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 5/16/2013

On 15 May, the U.K. Takeover Panel (the Panel) published its response to a consultation paper proposing to extend the jurisdiction of the U.K. Takeover Code (the Code). The Panel has concluded that the Code’s jurisdiction...more

The Mergers & Acquisitions Review - Sixth Edition: Chapter 16: Cayman Islands

by Wendy Lee | Harney Westwood & Riegels on 5/14/2013

I OVERVIEW OF M&A ACTIVITY - According to a report of the Cayman Islands Economics and Statistics Office, the Islands’ economy began to recover from the economic downturn in 2011, with real gross domestic product...more

New Bill Heightens Potential For More Investment Canada Reviews Of SOE Acquisitions

by Sandy Walker | Dentons on 5/13/2013

Last week the Canadian Government introduced amendments to the Investment Canada Act (ICA) to implement its revised policy towards state-owned enterprises (SOEs) which it announced in December last year....more

Hong Kong Capital Markets Quarterly News -- April 2013

by Stephen Birkett, Charles Chau, Melody Junhua He-Chen, Jessica Moore, Venantius Tan, Gregory Wang | Morrison & Foerster LLP on 5/13/2013

In This Issue: Major Publications and Decisions; New Listing Decisions; New Guidance Letters; Enforcement News; and Regulatory Watch. - Excerpt from Major Publications and Decisions: Chain principle offer...more

The Mergers & Acquisitions Review - Sixth Edition: Chapter 13: British Virgin Islands

by Leonard Birmingham, Simon Hudd | Harney Westwood & Riegels on 5/13/2013

I OVERVIEW OF M&A ACTIVITY - Given the international financial climate, it is perhaps unsurprising that the past 12 months have seen unpredictable deal flows involving British Virgin Islands (‘BVI’) companies, with...more

Integrating Foreign Currency Hedges With Respect To Stock Purchase And Sale Agreements

by Steven Bortnick | Pepper Hamilton LLP on 5/7/2013

Investment funds that invest globally must deal with volatility in the currency in which they agree to invest. Investment funds entering into obligations to purchase stock in a currency other than the primary currency of the...more

Proposed Amendments to Investment Canada Act Capture Control-in-Fact Investments by State-Owned Enterprises

by Matthew Anderson, Peter Franklyn, Peter Glossop, Michelle Lally, Shuli Rodal | Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP on 5/2/2013

On April 29, 2013, the Federal Government introduced its 2013 budget implementation bill, Bill C-60,1 which would also implement announcements made by the Federal Government on December 7, 2012 concerning investments by...more

Release of new book on the 'Best Practices Under the FCPA and Bribery Act" [Video]

by Thomas Fox on 5/2/2013

This past week, my second book, “Best Practices Under the FCPA and Bribery Act” was released. Over the past few years I have tried to provide the compliance practitioner with solid information that can be used to implement,...more

"The Resurgence of Japanese Outbound M&A"

by Kenton King, Michael Mies, Hiroshi Sarumida | Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 4/30/2013

The Nikkei has skyrocketed more than 50 percent over the last six months. Goldman Sachs has issued a report predicting a further 20 percent gain in the index before year-end. Japanese companies were the third-most active...more

Private Equity - Winter/Spring 2013

by Gus Black, Carl de Brito, Daniel Dunn, Thomas Friedmann, Richard Horowitz, Jeffrey M. Katz, Steven Lorch, Roger Mulvihill, Kenneth Wang, Paul Wang, Amy Yang, Scott M. Zimmerman | Dechert LLP on 4/29/2013

In This Issue: - ILPA Guidelines Have Noticeable Impact - Extracting Tax Value in Debt Refinancings and Modifications - Private Equity and Venture Capital Investing in China: Exit Strategy and Circular 698 -...more

Lessons Learned from the Parker Drilling DPA and Ralph Lauren NPA [Video]

by Thomas Fox on 4/25/2013

In the two most recent corporate Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) enforcement actions, the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to communicate not only what they believe constitutes a...more

Market Entry: People's Republic of China

by Thomas M. Shoesmith | Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP on 4/24/2013

China is the world’s second largest economy, with an annual growth rate of more than 8 percent and a rapidly growing middle class. Foreign investment into China routinely exceeds US$100 billion a year. Businesses from all...more

Offshore Litigation Tools for Local Disputes

by Ian Mann | Harney Westwood & Riegels on 4/19/2013

British Virgin Island (“BVI”) and Cayman Islands companies have been a popular choice of investment vehicle for Hong Kong and Chinese companies and individuals. This article explores the key tools available to members of BVI...more

China’s Merger Control Rules Changing: MOFCOM Publishes New Draft Regulations on Remedies and Simple Cases

by Henry Chen, Frank Schoneveld | McDermott Will & Emery on 4/17/2013

China’s Ministry of Commerce recently issued two new draft regulations. The first provides a wider range of potential remedies to obtain the clearance of a concentration (e.g., a merger, acquisition, joint venture, etc.);...more

Sullivan & Cromwell's M&A Hotline is Ringing [Video]

by Bloomberg Law on 4/4/2013

April 4 (Bloomberg Law) -- Despite the number of global mergers-and-acquisition deals being down year over year for the first quarter, Sullivan & Cromwell expects deal work to increase this year because the phone is ringing...more

The Rise of Mobile Payments – Impact on M&A Activity in 2013

by Lucy Overbury | MoFo Tech on 3/20/2013

What’s involved? - A recent study by Juniper Research predicted that the total value of mobile payments for digital and physical goods, money transfers and near field communications transactions – short-range wireless...more

Bill on Bankruptcy: How Purchasers of AMR Stock Made a Killing [Video]

by Bloomberg Law on 3/13/2013

March 13 (Bloomberg Law) -- Someone who bought stock in American Airlines last year already made a killing. Stock that could have been bought in November for less than 40 cents a share is now trading above $4, for...more

China Bulletin - March 2013: China Eases Foreign Exchange Restrictions on FDI

by John Leary, Virginia Tam, Vivian Tsoi, Alex Zhang | White & Case LLP on 3/6/2013

On November 21, 2012, China’s State Administration of Foreign Exchange (“SAFE”) released a new circular, “Circular on Further Improvement and Amendment of Foreign Exchange Control Policies on Direct Investment ([2012] No....more

Private Equity: Blindsided by the FCPA — Hedging Against Anti-Corruption Deal Risk

by G. Derek Andreson, Marc Axelbaum, James Kelly, Ryan Sparacino, Christopher Zochowski | Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP on 3/1/2013

Until a few years ago, private equity firms enjoyed relative insulation from regulatory scrutiny of overseas acquisitions and the operations of multi-national portfolio companies. No longer is that the case. Spurred by the...more

Aquila: M&A Looking Up in 2013; "The Negatives Are Built In" [Video]

by Bloomberg Law on 2/15/2013

15 Feb. (Bloomberg Law) -- Frank Aquila, partner at Sullivan & Cromwell, talks with Bloomberg Law's Lee Pacchia about the prospects for mergers and acquisitions activity in 2013. Aquila notes that while 2012 was something of...more

Between Mortar and Pestle: SEC Pressure Grinds Auditors Against PRC State Interests

by Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 2/13/2013

Comity among US and Chinese regulators may top this New Year’s wish list for United States-listed companies in China. After a failed six-month pursuit of a diplomatic solution, the SEC revived its federal court petition to...more

"Anti-Corruption Due Diligence in Corporate Transactions: Implementing a Risk-Based Approach"

by Gary DiBianco, Kelly Schulz | Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 2/7/2013

Anti-corruption issues continue to present significant risks in acquisition and investment transactions because regulators continue robust enforcement in this area and emerging markets often present the greatest economic...more

Focus On Competition, Antitrust And Foreign Investment - January 2013: "Investment Canada And Competition Law – 2012 In Review and...

by Sharon Seung, Sandy Walker | Dentons on 2/1/2013

In This Issue: - Investment Canada ..State-Owned Enterprises Under Scrutiny - Competition Act ..Mergers ..Cartels And Bid-Rigging ..Price Maintenance ..Abuse Of Dominance ..Competition Bureau...more

Transaction Monitoring Under the FCPA [Video]

by Thomas Fox on 1/31/2013

Transaction monitoring was mentioned in a couple of significant enforcement actions of 2012. I think that it will move to becoming a best practice in FCPA compliance programs. This video will explain how transaction...more

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The Panel takes AIM

"Extension of UK Takeover Code Jurisdiction"

The Mergers & Acquisitions Review - Sixth Edition: Chapter 16: Cayman Islands

New Bill Heightens Potential For More Investment Canada Reviews Of SOE Acquisitions

Hong Kong Capital Markets Quarterly News -- April 2013

The Mergers & Acquisitions Review - Sixth Edition: Chapter 13: British Virgin Islands

Integrating Foreign Currency Hedges With Respect To Stock Purchase And Sale Agreements

Proposed Amendments to Investment Canada Act Capture Control-in-Fact Investments by State-Owned Enterprises

Release of new book on the 'Best Practices Under the FCPA and Bribery Act" [Video]

"The Resurgence of Japanese Outbound M&A"

Private Equity - Winter/Spring 2013

Lessons Learned from the Parker Drilling DPA and Ralph Lauren NPA [Video]

Market Entry: People's Republic of China

Offshore Litigation Tools for Local Disputes

China’s Merger Control Rules Changing: MOFCOM Publishes New Draft Regulations on Remedies and Simple Cases

Sullivan & Cromwell's M&A Hotline is Ringing [Video]

The Rise of Mobile Payments – Impact on M&A Activity in 2013

Bill on Bankruptcy: How Purchasers of AMR Stock Made a Killing [Video]

China Bulletin - March 2013: China Eases Foreign Exchange Restrictions on FDI

Private Equity: Blindsided by the FCPA — Hedging Against Anti-Corruption Deal Risk

Aquila: M&A Looking Up in 2013; "The Negatives Are Built In" [Video]

Between Mortar and Pestle: SEC Pressure Grinds Auditors Against PRC State Interests

"Anti-Corruption Due Diligence in Corporate Transactions: Implementing a Risk-Based Approach"

Focus On Competition, Antitrust And Foreign Investment - January 2013: "Investment Canada And Competition Law – 2012 In Review and...

Transaction Monitoring Under the FCPA [Video]

Release of new book on the 'Best Practices Under the FCPA and Bribery Act" [Video]

Lessons Learned from the Parker Drilling DPA and Ralph Lauren NPA [Video]

Sullivan & Cromwell's M&A Hotline is Ringing [Video]

Bill on Bankruptcy: How Purchasers of AMR Stock Made a Killing [Video]

Aquila: M&A Looking Up in 2013; "The Negatives Are Built In" [Video]

Transaction Monitoring Under the FCPA [Video]

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